Introduction

The HierarchyFilter extension can interact with your dashboard through parameters that can be used in calculations, filters, and set/parameter actions. It also allows you to set a filter that can be used to limit the data in the hierarchy to the current node and all child nodes and mark selections of selected nodes and child nodes.

Supported data structures

It is important to know that the HierarchyFilter extension supports two different data models to visualize and interact with your hierarchy dataset. Both datamodels require a different approach in configuring the HierarchyFilter extension. This Product Guide will elaborate on both data models/structures.

1. Dimensional data. The hierarchy is based on the dimensions in your dataset. An example of this model is the Product Structure in the SuperStore demo dataset of Tableau (Category >> Sub-Category >> Manufacturer >> Product Name)

2. Hierarchical data. The data structure you will often find in organization structures and consists of a Parent-Child relationship.