Save as local data source in Tableau

Question

How to save connection (or workbook) data as a local data source in Tableau Desktop?

Answer 1

Follow the below steps to save Data Source

1. In Tableau Desktop, open the workbook that has the connection to the data you want to save as a file.

2. At the top of the Data pane, right-click the name of the data source, and then select Add to Saved Data Sources.

3. Enter a file name, select the file type (.tds or .tdsx), and then click Save.