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Embedding hoots in data products

Important

You don't need to do this task if you are planning to use the Google Chrome plug-in.

To embed the hoot:

  1. From the Hoot details page, copy the Hoot URL or the Markdown for the hoot. The selection will depend on what is supported by the application where you are embedding the hoot.

  2. Go the application where you want to embed the hoots and follow the instructions of the application to add the Hoot using markdown or using an embeddable URL.

Note

The following walk throughs provide quick guidance on how to embed hoots in Power BI, Looker, and Tableau dashboards. Your experience will be different based on the data product where you are embedding the hoot.

Embedding hoots in Tableau dashboards

To embed a hoot in Tableau dashboard:

  1. Go to the Hoot Admin page. Click Copy as Markdown or copy the Hoot URL. Note down this URL or Markdown—you will need it in the next steps.

  2. Go to the Tableau dashboard where you want to embed the Hoot. In the top bar, click Edit.

  3. In the left-side bar, in the Objects section, click Web Page. The Edit URL window opens.

  4. In the Edit URL window, provide the Hoot URL you copied in step 1.

  5. Click OK to save your changes.

  6. Once the steps are complete, check the Tableau dashboard. The Hoot Badge is now visible to users of the data product.

Embedding hoots in Power BI dashboards

To embed a hoot in Power BI dashboard:

Important

Hoots can be embedded in PowerBI dashboards only. They are not supported for PowerBI reports.

  1. Go to the Hoot Admin page. Copy the Hoot URL. Note down this URL—you will need it in the next steps.

  2. Go to the PowerBI dashboard where you want to embed the Hoot. In the top bar, click Edit.

  3. From the Edit dropdown, select Add a tile. The Add a tile window opens.

  4. In the Add a tile window, click Web content > Next.

  5. Next, in the Embed code field, provide the Hoot URL you copied in step 1. Click Apply.

  6. Once the steps are complete, users can interact with the Hoot Badge.

Embedding hoots in Looker dashboards

To embed a hoot in Looker dashboard:

  1. Go to the Hoot Admin page. Click Copy as Markdown for the hoot you want to embed. Note down this Markdown—you will need it in the next steps.

  2. Go to the Looker dashboard where you want to embed the Hoot. Click the Three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.

    From the dropdown menu, select Edit dashboard.

  3. Next, in the top bar, click Add. From the dropdown, select Markdown. The Add Text window opens.

  4. In the Add Text window, set the following and click Save.

    1. Title: Provide a title for the hoot.

    2. Body: Provide the Markdown you copied in step 1.

  5. You can now see the badge for the hoot. In the top bar, click Save.

  6. Once the steps are complete, check the Looker dashboard. Click the Hoot Badge to see more information gathered from the data catalog.

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