Creating a dataset
Learn how to create a dataset
This page guides you through the process of creating a dataset in Tilebox using the Tilebox Console.
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Creating a dataset in the Console
Navigate to the Create dataset form
Create a dataset in Tilebox by going to My datasets and clicking the Create dataset
button.
Select a dataset kind
Choose a dataset kind from the dropdown menu. Required fields for the selected dataset kind are automatically added.


Specify a name, code name, and description
Complete these fields:
Name
is the name of your dataset.Code name
is a unique identifier for the dataset within your team. It’s automatically generated, but you can adjust it if needed.Description
is a brief description of the dataset purpose.


Define the dataset schema
Specify the fields for your dataset.
Each field has these properties:
Name
is the name of the field (it should be snake_case).Type
andArray
let you specify the field data type and whether it’s an array. See below for an explanation of the available data.Description
is an optional brief description of the field. You can use it to provide more context and details about the data.Example value
is an optional example for this field. It can be useful for documentation purposes.


Save
Once you’re done completing the fields, click “Create” to create and save the dataset. You are redirected to your newly created dataset.
Automatic dataset schema documentation
By specifying the fields for your dataset, including the data type, description and an example value for each one, Tilebox is capable of automatically generating a documentation page for your dataset schema.


Adding additional documentation
You can also add custom documentation to your dataset, providing more context and details about the data included data. This documentation supports rich formatting, including links, tables, code snippets, and more.


To add documentation, click the edit pencil button on the dataset page to open the documentation editor. You can use Markdown to format your documentation; you can include links, tables, code snippets, and other Markdown features.
If you don’t see the edit pencil button, you don’t have the required permissions to edit the documentation.
Once you are done editing the documentation, click the Save
button to save your changes.
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