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# Semantic Query API Quick Start Guide

Learn how to quickly get started with the Semantic Query API for the Tableau Semantics. Use the Semantic Query API to send Semantic SQL Queries.

The Query Generator API allows you to leverage your data in Data 360 through the Tableau Semantics in order to answer a variety of business questions.

## Send a Semantic Query

Use the following POST command to send a Semantic Query.

`<POST> /services/data/v59.0/semantic-engine/gateway`

## Permissions

To use the Semantic Query API, your organization must have CDP Semantic Query Permissions enabled. Learn more about [Permission Sets](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=perm_sets_overview.htm&type=5).

## See Also

- [Salesforce Analytics SAQL Developer Guide](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.bi_dev_guide_saql.meta/bi_dev_guide_saql/bi_saql_intro.htm)