Import a CSV file

Overview

This guide shows you how to upload a CSV file into Sift using the web interface. By following the steps, you'll make your CSV data available in Sift for visualization and analysis.

Import a CSV file

To upload a CSV file:

1. In Sift, click .
2. Click Import data.
3. Select a CSV file.
4. Asset:
   1. Existing Asset: If you want to associate the new CSV file with an existing Asset:
      1. In the Asset list, select the Asset to associate with the CSV file.
   2. New Asset: If you want to associate the new CSV file with a new Asset:
      1. Click New Asset.
      2. In the Asset box, enter a name for the new Asset.
5. Run:
   1. New Run: If you want to associate the new CSV file with a new run:
      1. Optiona: In the Run box, edit the name for the new Run.
   2. Existing Run: If you want to associate the new CSV file with an existing Run:
      1. In the Run list, select a Run to associate wiht the CSV file.
6. In the First data row box, enter the row number where time-series data begins.
7. In the Timestamp column list, select the column containing timestamps. Auto-detected but editable.
8. In the Timestamp format list, select the format of the timestamp column.
9. Optional: Edit the Channel configuration settings.
10. Click Upload.