I’m using MySQL Google Connectors to connect to multiple store databases in Looker Studio. Each store has its own database named with the pattern gfan_[city initial]1 (e.g., gfan_smg1, gfan_asd1, gfan_qwe1).
Current setup:
- Database connection example:
Host: [redacted]
Port: 3306
Database: gfan_smg1
Username: gfan_smg1 - I have created a Looker Studio report for one store.
- To create reports for other stores, I manually duplicate the report and change the database connection.
Problem:
I can’t find a way to dynamically change the database connection within a single Looker Studio report, such as using a dropdown or button.
This leads to maintenance issues:
- I have to create separate reports for each store.
- When updating the report, I need to manually change every query in each duplicate.
Question:
Is there a way to dynamically switch between different store databases in a single Looker Studio report? If not, what are some efficient workarounds to manage reports for multiple stores with similar schemas but different database names?