Dataset Setup and Management

Overview

Datasets are collections of files of a specific type (e.g. Audio, Video, Image, PDF, Text, CSV). They are used to generate annotation tasks within projects. Navigate to Datasets in the left sidebar to manage them. Only Company Admins and Super Users can perform dataset setup and management.

Guide: Creating a Dataset

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Select Datasets from the left sidebar

Click the Datasets icon in the primary navigation.

Figure 18: Datasets List Page

2

Click the Create Dataset button

Located in the upper right corner of the Datasets view.

Figure 19: Create Dataset Button

3

Configure dataset parameters

Provide a Name, optional Description, and select a Type from the dropdown: IMAGE, TEXT, PDF, VIDEO, AUDIO, or CSV.

Figure 20: Create Dataset Form

4

Click Save

The dataset container is created and ready for file ingestion.

Guide: Adding Files to a Dataset

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open the target dataset

Click directly on the name of your dataset from the Datasets list.

Figure 21: Dataset Details Page

2

Click Upload Files

The file ingestion modal appears.

Figure 22: Upload Files Button

3

Browse or Drag-and-Drop files

Select media files matching your dataset type from your local workstation or drag them into the upload dropzone.

Figure 23: Upload Files - Drag and Drop Area

4

Wait for upload completion

Progress indicators track file verification. Once finished, all files appear in the dataset list with status and item counts.

Managing Datasets

• Datasets Dashboard: Displays Dataset Name, Company Name, Updated At, Type, and Items Count.
• Add to Projects: Select one or more datasets via checkboxes and click Add to Projects to link them to an active project.
  

  Figure 24: Dataset - Add to Projects

• Add Files & Sync: You can add files to a dataset even after it is linked to a live project. Use the Sync button to generate tasks for newly added files automatically (see Section 7.3).
  

  Figure 25: Dataset - Add Files and Sync

• Delete Dataset: Select and click Delete to permanently remove a dataset. Note: You cannot delete a dataset if it is currently linked to an active project.
• Delete Files: Select specific files within the dataset details view and click Delete.
• Search Files: Use the search filter bar to quickly locate files by filename or extension.