Files

Files are the smallest data units in the system. Each file belongs to a dataset and represents a single piece of data, such as a sequence file, image, table, or model output in a specific format.

Upload Files

Once your dataset has been successfully created in Data Catalog, you can start adding files or directories directly from the dataset’s home page. The upload section is located on the Files tab and it supports multiple upload options for flexibility.

There are three options available:

  • Drag & Drop files from your computer into the upload area

  • Click Choose files to select individual files from your local storage

    or

  • Click Choose directory to upload an entire folder (ideal for keeping related files together)

➤ Once uploaded, files will appear in the list with details such as name, and upload date, making it easy to keep track of its content.

Note

Files are queued on upload, meaning they transfer sequentially rather than in parallel. Total upload time depends entirely on your network’s upload speed. For large transfers (5+ GB), use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi to achieve faster and more stable uploads.

Tip

When uploading a directory, the folder structure is preserved for better organization.

Manage Files

You can perform basic actions on files or directories in the Data Catalog:

  • Download: Click the open_icon icon to save a file locally and view its details.

  • Delete: Click the open_icon icon to remove files that are no longer needed.

  • Cancel Upload: While a file is uploading, a Cancel button appears next to it. Click to stop and remove the in-progress upload in case you selected the wrong files.

*Please review files before deleting to avoid accidental data loss.



Uploading files

Uploading files


Warning

Currently, deleting a file permanently removes it from the Data Catalog. However, files can still be restored within 7 days of deletion through the storage account. If you need to restore a file, please contact Research Data Management team at rdm@bright.dtu.dk or Pasquale Domenico Colaianni at pasdom@dtu.dk.

*Keep in mind that this behavior may change in future releases.