Import CSV file to Dashboards Direct

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https://learninghub.kx.com/forums/topic/import-csv-file-to-dashboards-direct

There was a recent question from a reader on importing csv files into kdb. How is this best achieved with Dashboards Direct?

  • If you haven't already, install Dashboards Direct.
  • Save your CSV file into the /sample/data directory of your Dashboard Direct install folder
  • Update the demo.q file in the /sample directory to include details of the CSV file you want to import; you can source the kdb type you need for each data format here.
kdbname: ("kdbtypeforeachcolumnincsv"; enlist ",") 0: `$":sample/data/csvfilename.csv";
  • Restart Dashboards.
  • You can check for the file on localhost:6812, or add a component and in the data editor search for the data source name (kdbname) you assigned in the demo.q file.
Watch this video to see the process below: