Jan
23
Replacing Data Source Breaks Everything: Cause, Workaround & Ultimate Fix
[Update: A fast solution has been posted
http://vizdiff.blogspot.com/2015/07/replacing-data-source-fast-way.html
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In my work, after building a workbook based on a data source (a file or a database connection), I extract the data and publish the extract to the server as a data source. By replacing the original data source with the server instance, I find my viz broken.
Actually this breaks everything. As far as I know, the broken pieces include:
- color settings
- aliases
- formats
- quick filters and their settings
- sort orders
- sets
- parameters
- groups
- calculated fields
plus je ne sais quoi.
I am not alone.
http://vizdiff.blogspot.com/2015/07/replacing-data-source-fast-way.html
]
In my work, after building a workbook based on a data source (a file or a database connection), I extract the data and publish the extract to the server as a data source. By replacing the original data source with the server instance, I find my viz broken.
Actually this breaks everything. As far as I know, the broken pieces include:
- color settings
- aliases
- formats
- quick filters and their settings
- sort orders
- sets
- parameters
- groups
- calculated fields
plus je ne sais quoi.
I am not alone.