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.

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.

Files can be uploaded during the data source creation process, or uploaded in advance via the file management interface. For more information, refer to the Uploading Files section.

Steps to Create a DS from a Tabular File

1. Upload the CSV file to JMap Cloud.

2. Metadata analysis (structure, data types, etc.).

3. Validation and configuration of the DS parameters.

4. Once the process is complete, both the data and its configuration are stored in JMap Cloud’s databases.

Creating a DS from tabular data files

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 section.

Uploading

• 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.

• If you select Existing File, choose the desired file from those already available in JMap Cloud.

Configuring DS Parameters

• 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.

For details on the configurable options, refer to the 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.

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.

The uploaded files appear in the Files tab. These files are automatically deleted from JMap Cloud after 10 days.

File settings

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

Name	Give the DS a name. There are no restrictions for the name of resources (DS, projects, map layers) in JMap Cloud.
Description	Optional. You can add a description of the data source.
Unique identifier	Optional. 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.
Tags	Optional. You can add labels that can be used to sort or filter DS. Tags are available for use with all resources (DS, projects, layers).
Fields	The fields in the file are presented in a table that contains the name and data type of each field.