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'''This section will show you how to import a new data sourcedatasource.'''
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* [[Import/Update_data|Update Data]]
* [[Automate_Update_data|Data Update Automation]]
* Download a sample file here: '''[https[Special://wiki.taticview.com/taticfilesFilePath/Sales.xlsx |Sales.xlsx]]'''
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* '''File''': Choose the file to be imported. Click on the ''Browser'' button to search your computer for files. See [[Supported File Formats]] for more information;
* '''Name''': Data source Datasource name. This is the name that will be displayed on the '''[[Main Page Overview|main page]]''';* '''Description''': An optional description for the new data sourcedatasource.
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* '''Header''': Check if the file has a ''Header row'' that identifies the columns. The header will be used as the default name for the columns in the data sourcedatasource;
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'''Notes:'''
* Is very important to set the right type for each column. When the type is not right, the word NULL will be shown in the cells.
* The Formula columns show the expression used in the spreadsheet or text file.
* You can´t delete existing columns in the datasource.
* In value columns, empty cells (NULL) will be converted to "0".
* In date columns, empty cells or not valid dates will be converted to NULL.
* In text columns, empty cells will be converted to NULL.
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If you made a sctructure change the header collums apper whit different collors an extra screen will show you the alterations to confirm the changes.
* New columns in the imported file, the header color will be yellow.
* Probably wrong columns the header collor will be red.
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'''Attention:''' After you confirm this screen and process the importation you can't undo the changes.
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If you are [[Import/Update data|updating]] a data sourcedatasource, go directly to the [[New Data Source Summary|import summary]].
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When the data source datasource import/update is completed, TaticView will automatically update the status on the [[Main_Page_Overview|main page]].
