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# AskDataExtension

AskDataExtensions to base Tableau functionality.

## [_link_](#graphql-schema-definition) GraphQL Schema definition

`   - type AskDataExtension {  - # Unique identifier used by the metadata API - id: [ID](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/id.doc.html)!  - # Lens configured for the askData extension - lens: [Lens](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/lens.doc.html)  - # The dashboard that contains this askData extension - dashboard: [Dashboard](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/dashboard.doc.html) - }   `

## [_link_](#require-by) Require by

- [AskDataExtensionsConnection_Connection Type for AskDataExtension_](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/askdataextensionsconnection.doc.html "AskDataExtensionsConnection - Connection Type for AskDataExtension")

- [Dashboard_A dashboard contained in a published workbook._](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/dashboard.doc.html "Dashboard - A dashboard contained in a published workbook.")

- [Lens_Lenses are curated, embeddable Ask Data experiences. \*Introduced in Tableau Cloud June 2022 / Server 2022.3.\* \*Retired in Tableau Cloud February 2024 / Server 2024.2.\*_](lens.doc.html "Lens - Lenses are curated, embeddable Ask Data experiences.  
    *Introduced in Tableau Cloud June 2022 / Server 2022.3.*  
    *Retired in Tableau Cloud February 2024 / Server 2024.2.*")

- [Query_Query root for Metadata GraphQL interface_](https://help.tableau.com/current/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/query.doc.html "Query - Query root for Metadata GraphQL interface")