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    API to read multiple SBDF files consecutively and append them as a single data table

    I'm proposing an API to read multiple SBDF files consecutively and append them as a single data table. If CustomDataSource is fetching a large SBDF file from a file server (e.g. samba server), I think it would be faster to split it into several SB...
    over 3 years ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration

    Access the underlying data table from the Mods API

    Add the ability to read the whole data table from the Mods API as unaggregated data, not only the values of the specified axes. As an example this could be used to create a "table plot" mod.
    over 5 years ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration

    Support for two authentication methods within the same view

    In the case of a union view that accesses two databases (each with their own method of pass-through authentication), TDV should accept both pass-through authentication methods at the same time to permit the view.
    over 1 year ago in Spotfire Data Virtualization / data sources 0 Future Consideration

    Please expand the GIS-related functionalities

    While Tableau supports Mapbox APIs, Spotfire lacks advanced features like map matching. I would like to see more comprehensive GIS capabilities integrated.
    4 months ago in Spotfire / API / Visualization 1 Needs Info

    Official Support for CDH 6.x

    I think it's important to officially support one of the most important Hadoop distributions in its recent version. CDH 6 has been released more than 1 year ago, so it's time to provide official support for this data source.
    almost 7 years ago in Spotfire Data Virtualization / data sources 2 To be Reviewed

    Fetch client ip address from the request to pass it to the PAM module

    Per request from the Support team (CASE #: 02167247), I am creating the ticket to enhance the feature in the PAM module. Currently, the login module only provides the user and password in the PAM module. --- user = nameCallback.getName(); pass = S...
    over 3 years ago in Spotfire Data Virtualization / access control 2 Planning to implement

    Provide an option to setup a custom database for the default cache db

    The DV server currently uses an embedded PostgreSQL database as the default cache. This enhancement would allow the developer or admin the ability configure any supported cache data source as their "default" cache.
    over 8 years ago in Spotfire Data Virtualization / caching 0 Future Consideration

    Mods API to read/write column sort order

    Add API methods to read and write the sort order for specific colums- to discover its current sort order settings, and to alter it as required - either a default for the data type, or to specify a custom sort order.
    almost 4 years ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration

    Add additional role separation for developers and deployment admins to allow developers to build plans but not deploy

    Add additional role separation for developers and deployment admins to allow developers to build plans but not deploy. This allows the developers to build the plans as they are the ones that know the resources and actions required to migrate their...
    over 8 years ago in Spotfire Data Virtualization / deployment 3 Future Consideration

    Re-sign mod with Spotfire account

    The ability to re-sign Mods with a certificate based on the Spotfire account would allow an administrator to easily share trusted mods across the organization. Making the mod signature and certificate verification completely transparent for end us...
    almost 3 years ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration
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