Customize Dataset metadata using XMD (Extended Meta Data) in Wave Analytics

We can modify the Lens and Dashboards in Wave Analytics by using JSON files; however, instead of doing changes in the JSON file for each Lens and Dashboard, we can easily modify the dataset with the help of XMD, and it will apply all the XMD file changes to the corresponding Lenses and Dashboards. XMD file is in JSON format and is used to customize the formatting of Wave Analytics Dashboard elements. It will work outside of the Wave analytics Salesforce Organization and has a separate login UI, but we can use the same Wave Analytics Salesforce login credential.

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