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Folders

A folder is a directory which contains tables, views, and even other folders. Folders provide a way to group datasets by common themes such as a project, purpose, department, or geographic region. Folders can be further organized by creating a hierarchy of folders.

Paths​

Paths are a dot-separated list that indicate the location of a dataset, starting with the name of the source or catalog in which that dataset resides, followed by any folders or data source structures, and ending in the name of the dataset. A path is used to qualify the dataset when referencing it in a query.

Examples​

In the example dataset path My_Arctic_Catalog.usage.onprem_deployment.daily_usage:

  • My_Arctic_Catalog is the name of the catalog
  • usage and onprem_deployment are folders within the catalog
  • daily_usage is the name of the view

In the example dataset path Sales.Transactions.North-America.salesNY:

  • Sales is the name of the catalog
  • Transactions and North-America are folders within the catalog
  • salesNY is the name of the view

Adding a Folder​

To add a folder:

  1. On the Datasets page, navigate to the catalog or folder where you want to add the folder.
  2. Click near the top-right corner and select New Folder from the dropdown.
  3. In the Add folder dialog, for Folder name, enter a unique name.
  4. Click Add.

Removing a Folder​

To remove a folder:

  1. On the Datasets page, navigate to the folder you want to remove.
  2. Hover over the folder and click that appears next to the folder.
  3. From the dropdown, select Delete.
  4. Confirm that you want to remove the folder.