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TDS/TDSX Files Cannot Be Opened By Tableau Prep Builder


Published: 22 Mar 2023
Last Modified Date: 22 Mar 2023

Issue

When connect to a TDS/TDSX file, Tableau Prep Builder shows Text File as a connector and no data and table information included.
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Environment

  • Tableau Prep Builder 2022.4.2
  • Windows 10

Resolution

Workaround

1. Connect to the TDS/TDSX file from Tableau Desktop and publish to Tableau Server/Cloud.
2. Connect to the published datasource from Tableau Prep Builder.

Cause

TDS/TDSX is not supported by Tableau Prep Builder as designed, but if the file is drag and dropped into Tableau Prep Builder it may show some text files with error. 
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