You don't need to configure join types between tables.Relationships provide several advantages over using joins for multi-table data: Use joins only when you absolutely need to (Link opens in a new window). We recommend using relationships as your first approach to combining your data because it makes data preparation and analysis easier and more intuitive. Some people affectionately call relationships 'noodles', but we usually refer to them as 'relationships' in our help documentation. Relationships are the flexible, connecting lines created between the logical tables in your data source. Watch a video: For an overview of data source enhancements and an introduction to using relationships in Tableau, see this 5-minute video. Relationships, part 3: Asking questions across multiple related tables (Link opens in a new window).Relationships, part 2: Tips and tricks (Link opens in a new window).Relationships, part 1: Introducing new data modeling in Tableau (Link opens in a new window).Learn more about how relationships work in these Tableau blog posts:
For more information, see What's Changed with Data Sources and Analysis. Learn more: The ability to relate your data is an important feature of Tableau's new data modeling capabilities.
