Import a Parquet file

Overview

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

Import a Parquet file

To upload a Parquet file:

1. In Sift, click .
2. Click Import data.
3. Select a Parquet file.
4. Define the General configuration settings:
   1. Select an Asset:
      Existing AssetNew Asset

      If you want to associate the new Parquet file with an existing Asset:

      1. In the Asset list, select the Asset to associate with the Parquet file.
   2. Select a Run:
      New RunExisting Run

      If you want to associate the new Parquet file with a new run:

      1. In the Run box, edit the name for the new Run.
   3. In the Timestamp column list, select the column containing timestamps. Auto-detected but editable.
   4. In the Timestamp format list, select the format of the timestamp column.
5. Optional: In the Complex types import mode list, select one mode to specify how lists and maps (complex types) should be imported.
6. Optional: Edit the Channel configuration settings.
7. Click Upload.