CSV Data Stream Parameters

The CSV plugin provides data streams for importing and visualizing tabular data from CSV files or raw CSV text. You can load data from web URLs or local files on Windows and Linux systems, or directly paste CSV content.

With options for headers, custom delimiters, line skipping, and certificate handling, these streams give you flexible control over how CSV data is ingested and displayed for analysis and visualization.

Text / File

Pulls tabular data either from CSV text you paste in or from a CSV file. A file can sit behind a web URL, or on Windows or Linux reached through a relay agent.

Parameter
Description
CSV text
Displays when Text is selected at the Source. Enter or paste the CSV content directly into this field.
CSV location
Displays when File is selected as the Source. Select the location of the CSV file you want to read. Choose from:
  • Web URL:
    Specify the URL of the CSV file.
  • Windows File (Windows Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory and File location of the CSV.
  • Windows Folder (Windows Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory location to get the most recently created CSV from.
  • Linux File (Linux Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory and File location of the CSV.
  • Linux Folder (Linux Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory location to get the most recently created CSV from.
First row contains header
Select this checkbox if the file you are reading treats the first row as a header. If left unchecked, then numbers are used to represent the data column headers.
Custom delimiter
If not automatically detected, enter a delimiter for the data in the CSV file. For example, a semicolon ;.
Skip lines
Displays when File is selected as the Source. Enter the number of lines in the file to skip before importing CSV data. This is useful in circumstances where the file includes some sort of intro text or title lines to ignore.

Deprecated streams

The following data streams are flagged as deprecated but can still be accessed via the Data streams tab by selecting Filter

> Visibility > Deprecated.

File

Reads a CSV file from a location you specify, such as a web URL or a path reached through a relay agent.

Deprecated

Superseded by Text / File, which reads both pasted text and files. Use that data stream for new tiles.

Parameter
Description
CSV location
Select the location of the CSV file you want to read. Choose from:
  • Web URL:
    Specify the URL of the CSV file.
  • Windows File (Windows Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory and File location of the CSV.
  • Windows Folder (Windows Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory location to get the most recently created CSV from.
  • Linux File (Linux Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory and File location of the CSV.
  • Linux Folder (Linux Relay agent):
    Specify the Directory location to get the most recently created CSV from.
Has header row
Select this checkbox if the file you are reading treats the first row as a header. If left unchecked, then numbers are used to represent the data column headers.
Advanced options
Click to display the following additional configuration options:
  • Delimiter:
    Enter an alternative delimiter for the data in the CSV file. For example, a semicolon ;.
  • Skip Lines:
    Enter the number of lines in the file to skip before importing CSV data. This is useful in circumstances where the file includes some sort of intro text.
  • Ignore certificate errors:
    If you activate this checkbox the data source will ignore certificate errors when accessing the server. This is useful if you have self-signed certificates.

Raw Text

Reads CSV content pasted straight into the tile, with no file or connection involved.

Deprecated

Superseded by Text / File, which reads both pasted text and files. Use that data stream for new tiles.

Parameter
Description
CSV text
Enter or paste the CSV content directly.
Has header row
Select this checkbox if the file you are reading treats the first row as a header. If left unchecked, then numbers are used to represent the data column headers.
Advanced options
Click to display the following additional configuration options:
  • Delimiter:
    Enter an alternative delimiter for the data in the CSV file. For example, a semicolon ;.

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