Intro to Datasets
A Qrvey Dataset is a collection of structured data used to create dashboards and visualizations within the platform. There are two types of Datasets. Managed Datasets store data inside Qrvey’s data repository, a high-performance, scalable, serverless OpenSearch cluster. Alternatively, Live Connect Datasets provide data access directly from its source, enabling real-time queries without the need to load data.
Create a Dataset
- Navigate to the Data Module and make sure you are in the Datasets tab.
- Click Create New Dataset. A dropdown will appear. Choose to create a:
- New Managed Dataset
- New Live Connect Dataset
- Configure as Desired.
Manage a Dataset
To manage a dataset, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Data > Datasets.
- Click on the desired Dataset.
- Configure and Manage the Dataset as needed.
Design
Once you've created a dataset, you can customize it as desired under the Dataset > Design tab.
Analyze
The Analyze tab provides a suite of tools for analyzing datasets. These visualizations may be added into Dashboards and embedded as widgets.
Summary View
Every dataset connected to Qrvey generates a Summary View, offering a quick overview of your data. Access it by selecting a dataset and clicking the Analyze tab.
Each column/field is displayed with relevant summary statistics. Numeric fields are visualized using bar charts, while other field types may have different visual representations.
Options in the panel's top-right menu: Download, Apply Filters, Formulas, and Buckets.
Tabular View
The Tabular View presents data in a familiar spreadsheet format.
Options in the panel's top-right menu: apply Filters, Formulas, and Buckets.
More Options:
- Filter, Sort, and Show/Hide columns
- Drag to reorder or resize columns
- Apply aggregate functions (via the three-dot menu in column headers)
- Numeric fields offer multiple aggregation options, with results displayed in the column footer.
Custom View
Custom View treats the Analyze area similar to a Dashboard to create custom visualizations.
Steps:
- Navigate to the Analyze tab and select Custom View.
- Click Add Chart to open the Chart Builder.
- Click on the chart's 3-dot menu and use the "Size" option to adjust its size.
Options in the panel's top-right menu: Edit, Download, Duplicate, or Delete.
Metric View
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The Metric View highlights key performance indicators using various visual formats.
To create a metric:
- Navigate to the Analyze tab and select Metric View. The Chart Builder will open.
- Choose a metric type: Indicator, Bullet, or Gauge.
- Drag data into the fields shelf or canvas and style as needed.
Activity Log
Each Dataset gets its own Activity Log.
Browse Datasets
- Navigate to Data > Datasets to browse all Datasets within the application.
Each dataset will be displayed as a card, displaying the following details:- Name — The name assigned to the Dataset.
- Type — Notes if it a Managed or a Live Connect Dataset.
- Status —
active
(ready to create visualizations),draft
(dataset is still loading), orfailed
(dataset is not properly loaded). - Last Loaded — The date that the data was loaded.
- Data Sync — Notes if Data Sync is
On
orOff
. - Data Source — The Connection used by this Dataset.
- Records — Number of records within the dataset.
- Columns — Number of columns within the dataset.
Mark Dataset as Favorite
To mark a Dataset as a favorite, follow these steps.
- Navigate to Data > Datasets.
- Find the desired dataset card.
- Click the star in the upper-right corner.
Rename a Dataset
- Navigate to the desired dataset card.
- Click on its name.
- Type to change it as desired.
Share and Un-Share Datasets
By default, datasets are only accessible in the application in which they are created.
- Navigate to Data > Datasets.
- Find the desired Dataset and click its three-dot menu. A dropdown will appear.
- Click either Share Data with my Organization or Unshare with my Organization. A modal will appear.
- Click to confirm your choice in the modal and you will return to Data > Datasets.
Note: If unshared, any existing datasets and/or dataset views created from this dataset will no longer be available to users building charts and metrics. Any existing charts and metrics that have a dependency on this dataset will no longer show any data.
Delete a Dataset
- Navigate to Data > Datasets.
- Find the desired Dataset and click its three-dot menu. A dropdown menu will appear.
- Click Delete. A modal will appear.
- Click Delete to confirm your choice in the modal and you will return to Data > Datasets.