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# name: Desktop Debug logs Mac - DE
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Tableau Desktop debug logs (created during the reproduction of the issue):
a.) Make sure all instances of Tableau Desktop are closed. 
b.) In Mac Finder, navigate to the My Tableau Repository folder. 
Tip If you’re not sure of the location, you can get it by opening Tableau Desktop and selecting File > Repository Location. 
c.) Rename the Log folder (e.g. Backup_Logs). 
d.) Open the Terminal app 
e.) Type cd /Applications 
f.) Type open -n ./Tableau.app --args -DLogLevel=Debug 
Note that the above command will need to be changed if you have renamed your Tableau app. 
The -n flag forces your Mac to open a new instance of Tableau with this logging level 
g.) Reproduce the issue.
h.) Close Tableau Desktop. 
i.) Ctrl-click the Logs folder, and select Compress “Logs”. 
j.) Send the Logs.zip file with your reply. Please see https://kb.tableau.com/articles/howto/sending-desktop-logs for instructions.