Wondering what kind of documentation Rapid BI Catalog creates from a Tableau file? Below is an overview using the Superstore workbook — the standard sample used across Tableau tutorials and testing.
Sample Workbook: Superstore
The Superstore workbook includes dashboards, data sources, calculations, and parameters — giving you a realistic sense of how Rapid BI Catalog handles actual Tableau metadata.
Sample Files
Download the sample Tableau workbook and documentation output:
- Superstore.twbx — Sample Tableau workbook
- Superstore Documentation.zip — Full documentation output in all formats
File-Based Outputs
Rapid BI Catalog generates documentation in the following file formats:
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| A printable, shareable summary of all workbook metadata | |
| DOCX | A fully editable version in Microsoft Word format |
| HTML | A lightweight, web-friendly version of the documentation |
| Excel (XLSX) | Tabular structure for auditing or comparison |
| CSV | Individual files for each metadata section (e.g. Worksheets, Fields, etc.) |
Database Outputs
If a database is configured, Rapid BI Catalog can export the same metadata into structured tables — similar to what's available in the CSV output files.
- Each metadata type (such as Datasources, Dashboards, Worksheets, Calculated Fields) is saved in its own table.
- Each table includes a column to identify which workbook the metadata belongs to.
- This makes it easy to filter, group, or query data based on source workbook — especially when multiple files are processed into the same database.
Supported Databases
MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL are supported for metadata export.
Next Steps
- Run your own documentation job: Processing & Scheduling
- Download generated outputs: Download & Upload Files