You can create a dataset by specifying the URL of an external server which hosts the geospatial file.

1. Navigate to the Datasets page.
2. Click Create Dataset.
   The Create Dataset window opens.
3. Select the File URL option.
4. Specify the File URL to access the geospatial data from an external domain.
   The following file types are supported:

   • Excel spreadsheet
   • CSV file
   • KML file
   • Shape files contained in one zip file
5. Click Create.

   For instance, if you are accessing a CSV file using the file URL, then Create dataset from a csv file dialog opens as shown:

   Figure 3-14 Creating a Dataset from a File URL

   
   Description of "Figure 3-14 Creating a Dataset from a File URL"

   1. Select the connection to upload the shapefile from the Upload to connection drop-down list.
   2. Optionally, change the Table name.
   3. Optionally, change the destination Dataset name.
   4. Click Submit to create the dataset.