Learning DataSelf:
    DataSelf Analytics (DSA)

IMPORTANT: For these training videos, please assume that Tableau and DataSelf Analytics (DSA) are the same product.
DSA incorporates software under an OEM agreement with Tableau Software ("Tableau").
These Tableau instructional videos are selected for their relevance to DSA users.
Some of Tableau’s data source features are not available or required in DSA.

Instructional Videos

  Intro Level

  Title   Description  
Getting Started with DSA

22 minutes.

Play 		Connecting to your data for the first time. A good entry level introduction to DSA. 
  • User interface basics
  • Connecting to data
  • Dimensions vs. measures
  • Show Me
  • Marks card
  • Simple formatting
  • Building views
  • Building a dashboard
 Getting Started video
Analyzing

11 minutes.

Play 		Different ways DSA makes analyzing your data quick and simple. Sorting, drill-downs, graphing and other powerful functions. 
  • Sorting
  • Grouping
  • Aliases
  • Filtering
  • Trendlines
  • Page Trails
  • Cross-Tabs (Pivot Tables)
  • Totals and Subtotals
  • Drilling and Drill Through
  • Aggregation and Disaggregation
 Analyzing video
Formatting

17 minutes.

Play 		How to format numbers and text, add shading and more.  Customize the look and feel of your visualizations.
  • Row-banding
  • Number formatting
  • Text formatting
  • Shading
  • Labels
  • Annotations
  • Tooltip
 Formatting video
Introduction to Calculations

13 minutes.

Play 		How to make various types of calculations in DSA. Some important differences between Row-Level and Aggregate calculations are also covered.
  • Aggregate Calculations
  • Row-Level Calculations
  • Quick Table Calculations
 Introduction to Calculations video
Dashboard Development

13 minutes.

Play 		How to create interactive dashboards that empowers others to conduct their own analysis.
  • Single table
  • Dashboard Objects
  • Filter Actions
  • URL Actions
  • Sizing
  • Tiled and Floating Sheets
  • Dynamic Sheet Titles
 Dashboard Development video
Sharing

3 minutes.

Play 		How to share DSA views with others. Views can be shared with a small group of individuals or with an entire enterprise.  
  • File Formats
  • Export Image
  • Print PDF
  • Tableau Reader
  • Tableau Server
 Formatting video



Revision: July 15, 2013