This guide explains how to display your Tableau dashboards on signage screens, allowing you to share powerful data stories and business analytics with a wider audience.

Prerequisites:

• A Tableau account (Tableau Online or Server) with access to the dashboard.

Idea: Best Practice
Create a dedicated Tableau user with a "Viewer" site role to provide secure, read-only access to the dashboards you need to display.

Step-by-Step Configuration:

1. Create the Dashboard App in Pickcel:

   • Log in to the Pickcel Console and navigate to Apps. Search for the Dashboard app and click on it. Then, click Create App.
   • Give a name to the app instance (e.g., "Quarterly Business Review - Tableau").
   • Now, select Tableau from the dropdown menu. The configuration fields will open on the right.

2. Fill in the Fields for Tableau Dashboard Configuration:

   • This section requires precise information to generate a correct and secure Auth Token.
   • Tableau URL: Log into your Tableau instance and navigate to the dashboard you want to display. Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar and paste it here.
   • Username: Enter the username of your dedicated Tableau viewer account.
   • Password: Enter the password for that account.
   • Click Generate Auth Token. The token will be generated, copied to your clipboard, and automatically pasted into the Auth Token field on the left.

3. Enter Screen Selection Code (Optional):

   • To focus on a particular visualization, use the Pickcel Dashboard Screen Mapper Extension to select the area and paste the generated code into the Screen Selection Code field.

4. Set Refresh Interval:

   • This setting defines how often the dashboard is updated. An interval of 30-60 minutes is sufficient for most dashboards.

5. Set Session Expiry:

   • This forces a fresh login to prevent session timeouts. A value of 8 hours is recommended to ensure the session stays active all day.

6. Enable Scroll Option for the Dashboard (Optional):

   • Enable Auto Scroll: Set a duration in seconds for the dashboard to scroll from top to bottom.
   • Enable Auto Scroll Height: Set a height in pixels for the dashboard to scroll down incrementally.

7. Create and Publish:

   • Once you're done, click Create App. The app instance will be available in the Media section.
   • To preview, go to Media, find your app by name, and click its thumbnail. If the preview looks good, assign it to your digital signage.

That's a wrap! 🎉

What's Next?
Your Tableau Dashboard App is now ready. For further reading:

• To create a multi-zone layout: Learn about Compositions.
• To send it to your screens: Learn how to Publish or Schedule Content.