Create a schema by uploading a schema file
A schema describes the structure of a data set through the definition of types and their properties. Schemas can be imported from multiple types of data sources, such as databases, XML schema files, *.json.hsd files, or even a Shapefile. They can also be created directly in hale connect using the built-in modelling tools.
To create a new schema using a schema file, follow this workflow logged in as a Theme Manager or Superuser:
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Go to “Schemas” on the main toolbar
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Go to “Create new schema” at the bottom of the schema list
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Select creation method. In the first step, select «Upload schema file». Click «Continue»
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Define schema. Next, define the schema you want to use. The schema definition is determined by the creation method.
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Click the «Select file(s)» button and navigate to the desired schema file (XSD) or drag a schema file to «Drop file(s) here». If you want to create a schema for a shapefile, upload the shapefile and hale»connect will automatically extract the schema. If you want to create a schema for a GeoPackage, export a .json.hsd (Hale Schema Definition) file from hale»studio and upload it. When you are finished, click «Continue»
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Add information. Provide the name, author, type and version of your schema. When you are finished, click «Continue»
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Confirm creation. In the final step, review your schema. You have the option to add or create a theme for your schema. When you are finished, click «Create» to save the schema
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