Data formats

Import Formats Guide

Choosing the right format ensures your data is compatible with your favorite tools, whether you're using a GIS (Geographic Information System), a spreadsheet, or a programming environment.

Which format should I choose?

Not sure which one to pick? Use the table below to find the best match for your workflow:

• CSV (Comma-Separated Values): Uses commas to separate data points.
• TSV (Tab-Separated Values): Uses tabs to separate data points.

Both are excellent for simple spreadsheets, but TSV is often preferred if your data contains text with many commas.

For large datasets, Parquet is optimized for speed and performance. If you need maximum compatibility with older systems, Shapefile remains the "gold standard," though it has file size limitations.

Currently, you must select one Primary Format per export. To get the same data in a different format, simply run the export process again with a new selection.

GeoTIFF is specifically for raster data (pixels). If your dataset is an image or a continuous surface rather than points or lines, only the GeoTIFF option will be compatible. Choosing the right format ensures your data is compatible with the platform.

1. Header Controls & Breadcrumbs

• Asset Indicator: Located at the top left (VIEWING ASSET: TRACT_POINTS (2)), this tells the user exactly which data layer they are looking at.
• Select by Attribute Button: A high-level tool used to build logic-based queries (e.g., "Find all rows where AREA > 2") to filter the view.
• Global Exit (X): Allows the user to collapse the table view and return to the primary map or dashboard view.

2. Selection & Row Management

• Multi-Select Checkboxes: The leftmost column features circular checkboxes. This allows for manual, granular selection of specific records for batch actions like exporting or zooming to a map location.
• Row Highlighting: When a row is selected or hovered over, it provides visual feedback (shading) to help the user track data across wide horizontal rows.

3. Column & Navigation Tools

• Sticky Headers: The top row containing the column names stays fixed while scrolling vertically, so you never lose track of what the numbers mean.
• Horizontal & Vertical Scrollbars: Because geospatial datasets are often "wide" (many attributes) and "deep" (many records), the UI includes scrollbars to handle overflow without cluttering the screen.