Previous to version 8.0, if a Tableau author desired to view queries and other performance-centric information generated by Tableau Desktop, deciphering raw log files was the only option. Another option was introduced in version 8.0; that is, the Performance Recording dashboard.
This exercise and the associated discussion points will survey various aspects of the Performance Recording dashboard, including how to generate it, how to use it to explore options for improving performance, and how it's constructed:
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Navigate to the worksheet titled
Types of Events
.Go to Help | Settings and Performance | Start Performance Recording.
Press F5 on Windows or Command + R on Mac to refresh the view.
Go to Help | Settings and Performance | Stop Performance Recording.
In the...