Choosing the data to analyze

You select what data to analyze from the Files and data flyout.

1. On the authoring bar, click Files and data .
   

   

2. In the flyout, locate the data of interest by searching for a suitable filename or keyword, or by browsing the different categories.
   
   You can search for specific types of data by typing keywords. For example, enter type:dxp (to search for analyses), type:dataconnection (to search for data connections), or, type:query (to search for information links). See Searching the Library for more details.
   Click Connect to see a list of all available data connectors.
   Click Browse local file to open files from your computer or a network location.
   Tip: You can add several local data files simultaneously.
   You might also see a section called Other, with the Linked copy to data table in analysis option, which can be used if you want to unpivot your data but also keep the original data table in the analysis.
3. If a configuration dialog shows up, change any settings to your liking.
4. When you have selected your data, you will see a summary view of all data tables that will be added or updated. In many cases, you can make changes to the default recommendations by clicking on the sources and edit settings. See Choosing how to load the data for more information.
5. When you are satisfied, click OK.