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How to use project folders in DSS
As the number of projects on a Dataiku DSS instance grows, it is important to maintain an organizational structure easily understood by all contributors. At the same time, any organizational structure should also support the data governance policies of the enterprise. As detailed in the reference documentation, project…
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Navigating DSS with the right panel
In Dataiku DSS, datasets and recipes together make up the Flow of any project. On the right side of the Flow is a collapsible panel packed with more functionality than you may be aware of. The Right Panel is contextual. Its content responds to what kind of object is selected from the Flow. See how it works in the short…
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Using global search in DSS
The Global Search bar simplifies search and navigation in Dataiku DSS. A single search input at the top right of every screen enables discovery of DSS items like datasets and recipes, administrative settings, and help topics. Start typing your search term, and DSS begins searching for matches across several sources,…
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How to hide parts of the Flow
The visual grammar of the Flow makes it easy to trace the lineage of data in a project as it moves through data preparation and modeling stages. However, as projects grow and the Flow becomes more complex, readability can become an issue. The reference documentation explains how you can hide parts of the Flow, upstream or…
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How to reorder or hide the columns of a dataset
In many cases, you might want to reorder the columns of a dataset. In other situations, you might just want to temporarily hide columns from view. Both actions can easily be achieved with Dataiku DSS. Reorder Columns In a Prepare recipe (or a Visual Analysis in the Lab), use the Move columns processor to alter the order of…
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How to duplicate a DSS project
In many situations, an existing project can serve as a useful template for a new project. Fortunately, it is very easy to duplicate a Dataiku DSS project so you never need to manually replicate a Flow. Whether you want to copy the project to the same or another instance, detailed instructions for duplicating a project can…