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# SuperTables keeps reloading in Tableau Desktop

**Cause:**\
This issue is caused by a **known sync bug in Tableau Desktop**, not in the SuperTables extension itself. When you configure a worksheet and add it to a dashboard simultaneously, Tableau tries to sync both views, but because they are treated as **separate instances**, this sync fails and causes the extension to repeatedly reload.

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**Symptoms:**

* SuperTables view and the “Format extension” panel constantly reload
* Restarting Tableau sometimes helps, but the issue returns
* Happens mostly when configuring the worksheet and dashboard at the same time

<figure><img src="/files/CMZEAkUXx3C9NWvRq74f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Supertables Reloading</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Resolution / Workaround:**\
While Tableau works on fixing the sync bug, we recommend:

1. **Remove SuperTables temporarily** from the dashboard while configuring the source worksheet
2. Only add the extension **after** your worksheet is fully prepared
3. Avoid editing both the worksheet and dashboard in parallel while the extension is active

> 🧩 This issue has been reported to Tableau and is currently under their review.

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**Next Step:**\
Please report this issue to Tableau support as well. The more users report it, the higher priority it gets. We’ve already submitted a bug report on our side.


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