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Why can’t I print or export extension content?

Cause: Currently, Tableau does not support printing or exporting content rendered inside dashboard extensions (like WriteBackExtreme), because extensions are loaded in secure iframes.

Workaround / Recommendation: Yes, while you can't print the extension itself, you can still use the WriteBack data in a printable way.

How:

  • Join or relate the data written by the extension (e.g., to Snowflake, SQL Server)

  • Bring that data back into Tableau using a standard data connection

  • Visualize the data inside a native Tableau worksheet, which can be printed or exported

Note: Tableau is actively working to improve extension print/export support in future releases.

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