Import local data into an analysis as a new data table

Prior to this task:

✔ Spotfire for Signals (item) must be opened.

1️⃣ Spotfire for Signals start page ➡ select  [Files and data]
2️⃣ Files and data flyout ➡ select  [Browse local file…]
3️⃣ Open window ➡ browse and select file(s)
4️⃣ Open window ➡ select [Open]
5️⃣ Import Settings window ➡ select [OK]
6️⃣ Add data to analysis pane ➡ select [Rename data table] ➡ type new name
7️⃣ Add data to analysis pane ➡ select [OK]

Supporting Knowledge

The Import Settings dialog appears when a delimited text file such as a .csv is opened. It is a preview of the first 100 data points to be loaded. Here, it is important to do a first-time check of the data, columns, and estimated categories for each column. It is sometimes necessary to change columns data types since Spotfire might not apply the user's desired data type, or a different category might be more appropriate.

The Add data to analysis panel displays a summary of all data tables that will be added or updated. If data is added from multiple sources to the analysis, recommendations on how to add data will be shown (as new data table, as new columns, or as new rows).