# Non Spatial Tabular Data Files

JMap Cloud allows you to create data sources (DS) from CSV files containing **tabular data without spatial components**. These datasets can later be **linked to spatial data** if needed.

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If the CSV file includes fields with values that correspond to **X and Y coordinates**, you can choose to process the data source either as **spatial** or **non-spatial**.
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## Creating a DS from Tabular Data Files 

Creating a data source is done in several steps:

**1. File selection**

1. In the **Data Sources** tab, click on **Create a data source**.
2. Select the **Tabular data file (non spatial)** option.
3. Choose between:
   * **New File**: to upload a file from your local device.
   * **Existing File**: to select a file already stored on JMap Cloud. For more details, refer to the [Uploading Files](https://docs.jmapcloud.io/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/connecting-data-data-sources/uploading-files) section.
4. If you choose **New File**, go to the corresponding tab and select the file to upload. Only one CSV file, compressed as a **.zip**, can be uploaded.
5. If you select **Existing File**, choose the desired file from those already available in JMap Cloud.

**2. Uploading**

When uploading a **new file**, JMap Cloud automatically analyzes its metadata (format, structure, data types, etc.) before displaying the configuration window.

If you choose an **existing file**, the analysis has already been completed and the configuration window opens immediately. 

**3. Configuring DS Parameters**

For details on the configurable options, refer to the [File settings](#file-settings) section.

You may also add a **description** and **tags** to help filter and organize your data sources. To create new tags, simply type them into the **Tags** field.

**4. Finalizing the DS**

Click **Create** to launch the process. The new data source will appear in the list. Its status will first display as **Preparing**, then switch to **Ready** once the process is complete.

Once a data source is created for a file, the file is no longer required as the data is transferred to the JMap Cloud databases. All uploaded files are automatically deleted after **10 days**.

## File Settings

The table shows the general settings to configure when creating an DS from tabular data files.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="168"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name </td><td>Give the DS a name. <br>There are no restrictions for the name of resources (DS, projects, map layers) in JMap Cloud.</td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td>Optional. <br>You can add a description of the data source.</td></tr><tr><td>Unique identifier</td><td>Optional. <br>Select the field that contains the unique identifier of each table register. This identifier is necessary when you want to establish links with other data sources.</td></tr><tr><td>Tags</td><td>Optional. <br>You can add labels that can be used to sort or filter DS. <br>Tags are available for use with all resources (DS, projects, layers).</td></tr><tr><td>Fields</td><td>The fields in the file are presented in a table that contains the name and data type of each field.</td></tr></tbody></table>