Import

Import #

MetaCroc supports importing from CSV files. Import can be initiated from two locations:

  • Columns tab in table form (via the Import button)
  • Folder context menu in project tree

In the Columns tab, it is possible to import columns to the active table only. In the project tree, metadata for multiple columns can be imported, including creating new tables.

How to import #

Import from CSV step by step:

  1. Click the Import button on the Columns tab and select a CSV file

Step1

  1. A file preview with data is shown. The Has headers checkbox should be enabled if the first row contains column headers.

Step2

  1. If the import file contains headers, MetaCroc attempts to link columns to attributes. Unlinked columns can be linked manually or remain ignored.

Step3

  1. Final settings

The final settings

Attribute Description
Case sensitive Names with the same spelling but different letter cases are recognized as different ones (e.g., DT Key and dt key are recognized as two different names)
Create new domains If new domains are found, they are automatically created in Settings.
Do not import technical columns Columns with the same name as technical columns are not imported
Names normalization Names are normalized according to the option selected from the dropdown

Names normalization

A new domain is also recognized when an existing domain has a different definition. Exercise caution—in such situations, new domains with the same name but different definition are created.