Configuring datasets
Keeping data up to date
The Opendatasoft platform makes it possible to handle static datasets (which need to be published only once) and live datasets (which need to be regul...
Deciding what license is best for your dataset
This page provides guidance on how to select an appropriate license for a dataset. Choosing the right license for your dataset is crucial to establish...
How Opendatasoft manages dates
When presented with a dataset, Opendatasoft will try to automatically detect columns containing dates. It then interprets that information using sever...
How and where Opendatasoft handles timezones
Agreeing on the time is usually simple because you and those around you all use the same reference. The sun comes up, and you drop your children at sc...
Refining your data through processing
The content of a dataset can be seen as a flat database table, composed of fields (columns) and records (rows). Both fields and records can be modifie...
How to find your workspace's IP address
Sometimes you might need to know the IP address of the server that's hosting your workspace, for example if you're trying to reach an FTP server hoste...
Configuring dataset export
Users can download any published dataset in a variety of formats from the Export tab of the front office. In the Opendatasoft platform, the configur...
Automated removal of records
The Automated removal of records feature is currently only available as a paid option for Ultimate plan clients. Automated removal of records allows y...
Configuring the tooltip
In order to display information on a map, on an image, or in a calendar, you can configure a tooltip. You can use and configure the standard tooltip o...
Dataset limits
The following limits apply to Opendatasoft datasets: Limit Value Notes Number of fields per dataset 500 Number of fields per data type 150 fields fo...
Checking dataset history
The History tab displays the 20 latest modifications made to the dataset. The actions operated on both the Security and Scheduling tabs are never ta...
Translating a dataset
For workspaces with more than one language activated in the portal, Opendatasoft allows the translation of specific parts of the datasets, as well as ...
Dataset actions and statuses
Actions related to the life cycle of a dataset: Action Button Description Save Saves all new configurations and modifications operated on the dataset....
How to configure an HTTP connection to the France Travail API
Below are instructions on how to configure an HTTP connection to the France Travail APIs using the OAuth2 authentication method. Also see Saving and...
Defining a dataset schema
Every dataset has a schema, which defines the kind of data your dataset contains and how it's organized. When creating a dataset from an existing data...
Configuring a dataset's filters and visible fields according to your portal's languages
Every dataset can be configured to include filters to allow your users to find the data they need. These can easily be configured to include only the ...