May 26, 2021 Tableau
Data analysis results in Tableau can be saved and saved and distributed in a variety of formats. /b10> These various formats are called different file types, and they are identified by different extensions. /b11> Their format depends on how they are produced and for which purpose they are used. /b12> They are stored as XML files that can be opened and edited.
Each file type and its usage are described as follows:
| The file type | The file extension | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Tableau workbook | .twb | It contains information for each sheet and dashboard in the workbook. /b10> It contains the details of the fields used in each view, as well as the formulas that apply to the aggregation of measures. /b11> It also applies formats and styles. /b12> It also contains data source connection information and any metadata information created for that connection. |
| Tableau packages workbooks | .twbx | This file format contains the details of the workbook and the local data used in the analysis. /b10> The purpose is to share it with other Tableau desktop or Tableau reader users, provided that it does not require data from the server. |
| Tableau data source | .tds | The details of the connection used to create the tableau report are stored in this file. /b10> In connection detail, it stores the source type (excel / relational / sap, etc.) and the data type of the column. |
| Tableau packaged data source | .tdsx | This file is similar to the .tds file that adds data and connection details. |
| Tableau extract | .tde | This file contains the data used in the .twb file in the highly compressed bar data format. /b10> This helps with storage optimization. /b11> It also saves aggregated calculations applied in the analysis. /b12> This file should be refreshed to get updated data from the source. |
| Tableau bookmarks | .tbm | These files contain a worksheet that is easy to share and paste into other workbooks. |
| Tableau preferences | .tps | This file stores color preferences used in all workbooks. /b10> It is primarily used to maintain a consistent look and feel between users. |