Create Data Set#

Dataset.Create

Dataset.CreateTemplate

Dataset.CreateFromTemplate

Overview#

This Data Platform entity is used to create a Data Set. You can also create a template in .xml format and upload it using the import button, in order to create a new object. This selection is done in the main entity menu.

Setup#

No specific setup is required other than to meet the preconditions of the transaction.

Preconditions#

• The Data Set name must be unique.

Sequence of Steps#

Step 1: General Data#

1. Enter the Name of the Data Set (must be unique).
2. Enter the Description.

3. The Owner Type, depending on which you will need to set additional configurations:

   • App - when available, select the App that will be using this Data Set
   • Role - select the Owner Role for this Data Set
   • User - select the Owner User for this Data Set

4. Select Next to continue.

Fields#

In Fields stage, the user may identify two tabs called Query and Fields. It is important to mention that the Data Set created this way, without a direct link to an IoT Event Definition, is of type Query, meaning it behaves as a materialized view,

1. In Query tab specify a query to retrieve the fields.
2. Select the Validate button

When selecting the Validate button on the top left, you will populate the grid in the Fields tab, located on the top right.

1. After the fields are filled-in, you can edit the following properties:

   • Description
   • Field Type
     • Dimension
     • Metric
     • Timestamp
     • None
   • Sort Direction
     • Ascending
     • Descending
   • Low Cardinality

After you have finished the configuration, select Create to complete the operation.