Add 'refresh datasource button' in Tableau

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In Tableau Server, it is possible to refresh the DataSources using the button "Refresh" located in the Toolbar.

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My client needs to add a button within the dashboard that can perform the same action, to "refresh the data sources" in order to see newly available data. (Note that they use the dashboard within a webpage, so F5 and ":refresh=y" are not options for them, unfortunately. And actually, I'm going to need to hide the toolbar).

Please happy to have your advice on how to add a refresh data source button within the dashboard.

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Does the toolbar button actually refresh the datasource if you're using anything but a live connection? - Oso
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You can look into the Tableau Extension feature. The sample files on github actually include a data source refresh example called Filtering. Follow the Tutorial to get started. I recently implemented this in a workbook and it works great. No need to code anything new.