Error "Error on render of geometry" After Publishing a Workbook to Tableau Server
Published: 27 Sep 2017 Last Modified Date: 20 Jul 2023
Issue
When creating a workbook using maps, the following error might occur after publishing this workbook to Tableau Server:
"Error on render of geometry."
Environment
Tableau Server
Tableau Data Engine
Resolution
Choose the Map mark in the Mark types drop down menu instead of leaving it on the automatic setting.
Cause
When using shapes, the Mark type might be set as Automatic. Tableau Desktop understands that the map is the desired mark type, however after the workbook is published to Tableau Server; the map is not retained.
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