Adding Source Datasets
You can add one source dataset file, or specify multiple files to include
all at once.
Adding a Source Dataset
Select Add
Dataset from the Source Data menu on the menu bar.
Specify the format and
dataset filename. See Choosing
from the Formats List.
Specify settings and
coordinate system (if applicable), and press OK.
The log window will display processing information,
and the dataset will appear in the source area of your workspace.
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Tips:
If you drag the file
directly onto the Workbench canvas, the Insert Source Dataset dialog box
will appear with the format and dataset name already filled in. You can change the
displayed name of a source dataset by right-clicking on it in the Navigator
pane, and choosing Rename. |
Adding Multiple Source Datasets
If you want to add more source datasets that are in the same format
as the existing source dataset in your workspace, follow the instructions
in Merging Similar Datasets.
To extend the input of your workspace to include multiple source datasets
that are in a different format than your existing source dataset:
Select Add
Dataset from the Source Data menu on the menu bar.
Specify the format.
Enter a dataset filename.
To select multiple datasets,
click 
. Type directly in the Directory field (you can use wildcards
to include all files of a specific format), or click Add Folder button
to browse for a specific directory name. Click the Subfolders box to also
include all subfolders below that directory. If you know that files are
the same schema, check the Identical Schemas box (this can have an effect
on overall processing time if you have many datasets).
Specify settings and
the coordinate system (if applicable).
Press OK.
The log pane will display processing information,
and the dataset will appear in the source area of your workspace.
