Dataset Editor

An IN-SPIRE dataset is a collection of documents and associated information needed to support interactive visual displays and analysis. Creating a dataset is the first step in creating a visualization. Datasets display in the Dataset Editor when you start IN-SPIRE.  You can also open the dataset editor by selecting Datasets from the IN-SPIRE main menu File menu.

Some features described in this section may be unavailable due to special requirements at your facility.

Creating a New Dataset

• To create a new dataset from source documents, click the New button on the Dataset Editor toolbar and follow the instructions on the screen. See Creating a New Dataset for further information.

• To create a new dataset containing a subset of the documents in an existing IN-SPIRE dataset, see Creating Dataset Subsets.

Note: Client-server IN-SPIRE installations are integrated with a database and a database query is used to create the document collection instead of the Dataset Editor. See your database administrator (DBA) or IN-SPIRE support person if you are unsure of how to generate a collection of documents from your database.

Using a Dataset for Visualization

To use a particular dataset for visualization, the dataset's status must be "Available." The status of a dataset may not be "Available" if it is still being processed, or if processing has failed. Click on its name in the list to select it and click Open . A Galaxy for the chosen dataset will open.

Deleting a Dataset

To delete a dataset, click on the dataset name in the list to select it and click Delete .

Renaming a Dataset

To rename a dataset, click on its name in the list to select it, then click Rename . The Rename window opens. Type the new name in the text box, and click OK.

Updating the List of Datasets

To update the list of datasets after deleting or renaming, or to see the current status of a dataset being processed, click Refresh .

Viewing Processing Details for a Dataset

To view processing details for a dataset, click on its name in the list to select it, then click Status . The Dataset Details window opens and displays processing information associated with the dataset.

Using the Query information

Below the list of datasets is the Query text area.  

The Query panel shows the relationship between a subset dataset and its parent. For more information about subset datasets, see Creating Dataset Subsets.

The Query area is most useful for client-server installations of IN-SPIRE, where the datasets are contained in a central database accessed over a network. In that case, it may show information used to create the dataset, such as the query text that led to the document list. Details will depend on how the interface between IN-SPIRE and the original data search engine was set up.

Importing and Exporting a Dataset

With the Dataset Editor, you can import datasets into IN-SPIRE and export datasets you create to share with others.

Importing a Dataset

To import a dataset exported from another IN-SPIRE user:

1. Copy the exported dataset (this is a file in zip format) to the C:\Program Files\INSPIRE\DatasetRoot\Export data folder.

2. From the Dataset Editor, click the Import button and

3. Choose the file from the list of files in the Export folder.

4. For expanded instructions, see Importing a Dataset.

Exporting a Dataset

To export a dataset so that it can be sent to an different IN-SPIRE user:

1. Click on the Export Button . A dialog opens.

2. Decide whether you want to save the source files in addition to the analysis information.

3. A file containing the analysis (and optionally the source files) is saved in the C:\Program Files\INSPIRE\DatasetRoot\Export data folder.

4. You can then send this file to IN-SPIRE users for their analyses.

5. For expanded instructions, see Exporting a Dataset.

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