How to create a Dataset

The following steps show how to create a Dataset.

1. Log in to the RDA

Default view of RDA user interface

2. Click Projects & Datasets

Projects & Datasets menu item

The Projects & Datasets section is selected by default.

3. Select a Project from the left-hand navigation list

Left-hand navigation menu showing available Projects

4. Click Create New Dataset

Project selected with no Datasets

5. Enter a name for the Dataset, and then click Create

Creating a new Dataset

After creating a Dataset, refresh the page to see it.

A new Dataset appears with the default state as Unpublished – Version 1.

6. Click Edit to upload data and adjust the details of the new Dataset

New Unpublished Dataset

For more information on editing a Dataset, see the reference pages below:

• Dataset Description
• Data Files
• Supporting Files
• Entity Relationship Diagram
• Share Settings
• Pre-Publish