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Import data

Import data into your Nastel XRay system with an easy-to-use wizard.

Supported formats

The following file formats are supported to import data:

  • .XLS, .XLSX
  • Apache log
  • .CSV
  • Custom (with configuration)

How to import the files

1. There are two ways to get to the import wizard:

  • Either go to the Landing Page and select Analyze Your Data: 
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  • Or click the green Import Data button at the top right of your dashboard:
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2. Select your file format on the left side of the screen.

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3. Click Choose File to select the import file.

4. Analyze the preview. If your file does not look correct, click Advanced to change processing options.

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5. The following advanced processing options are available.  Make desired updates and click Next.

  • First row as header:  Specify if the first row is a header row.
  • File encoding:  Select encoding type.
  • Column separator:  From the drop-down menu select the column delimiter: comma, semicolon or tab.
  • Decimal character:  Specify the decimal number delimiter: period or comma.

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6. Additional processing options are available on this screen. You can:

  • Change the name of column headers. Select from the drop-down list or type over the existing header name.
  • Map imported data to an existing field within the Nastel XRay data model. Alternatively, select new property to import custom data.
  • Remove a column
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7. The fields on the following screen are optional. Populate them to make the data more detailed.  
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8. Click Start to import the prepared file.

View the Imported Data

To view all data previously imported, go to Main Menu mceclip0.png > Import / Export > Data.  The Manage Imported Data dialog box opens which lists all data files that have been imported into the system.  Perform the following to select a file and generate a dashboard to view the imported data.

1. Select a file from the list of imported files and click Open to start the Wizard.  The Wizard will alter the data, import it into a dashboard and create new viewlets.

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2. New viewlets are automatically created.  By default, all viewlets are selected.  Deselect the viewlets you do not want to add to your dashboard.  Click Next.

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3. Select an existing dashboard or create a new one by giving your dashboard a name and selecting the number of columns in the layout.  Click Finish to publish your viewlets.

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