This article is to illustrate how to set up datasets using our FTP ingestion pipeline. This dataset type should be used for datasets that have regular additions (e.g. daily or monthly) and/ or sensor networks that have large volumes of data, multiple sites but have the same column headings.
Step 1 - Create a real-time dataset
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Select the real-time data toggle to on.
Step 2 - Choose a publisher or publishers for the dataset
The next step is to use the API Key Writers section to create someone who can publish. To create an API writer in the first place go to the “Management Section” and add a new API Key. Remember to save the API key and API secret so you or your designated publisher can add their data.
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The next step is to use the API Key Writers section to create someone who can publish.
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Step 3 - Use your FTP publisher
In your FTP data publisher complete the following information
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Simply drag and drop and your data will start appearing in the dataset.
Step 4 - Checking the data
Once your FTP publisher has registered the transfer as complete you should be able to see data appearing in the black “Preview” box at the bottom of the screen.
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