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            <h1>Dynamic Parameter Extension</h1>
            <p>A Tableau Extension to add dynamic parameter capabilities to Tableau dashboards.</p>
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                <a href="https://github.com/KeshiaRose/Dynamic-Parameter" class="btn btn-light">View on GitHub</a>
                <a href="https://keshiarose.github.io/Dynamic-Parameter/DynamicParameter.trex" class="btn btn-light">Download Manifest File</a>
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            <h2>Dynamic Parameter Extension</h2>
            <p>This extension allows you to add dynamic parameter capabilities to a Tableau dashboard.</p>

            <h2>Installing the Extension</h2>

            <p>Download and install the Extensions API version of Tableau Desktop from the <a href="https://prerelease.tableau.com">Tableau Extensions API Developer Preview</a> site. Under <strong>Resources</strong>, click <strong>Extensions API Software Downloads</strong>.</p>

            <p>Current version: 18.0411.1540</p>


            <p>Download the Dynamic Parameter <a href="https://keshiarose.github.io/Dynamic-Parameter/DynamicParameter.trex">manifest file</a>.</p>

            <h2>Using the Extension</h2>
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                <li>Create an open input (All) parameter with a data type matching the field you want to use to populate it</li>
                <li>Drag in a new Extension object to your dashboard</li>
                <li>Find the manifest (.trex) file you downloaded above</li>
                <li>Select the parameter you created above for the extension to manipulate</li>
                <li>Select the data source that holds the field you want to base your parameter on (if only one data source present, the extension will auto select it)</li>
                <li>Select the field you want to base your parameter on</li>
                <li>Optional: If you want your parameter to only contain relevant values, check the box and select the worksheet that has the filters you want to affect the dynamic parameter</li>
                <li>Click ‘Add dynamic parameter’</li>
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