Note: This video was recorded in an earlier version of LiquidEarth, and some interface elements or features may differ from the current version.
Note: This video was recorded in an earlier version of LiquidEarth, and some interface elements or features may differ from the current version.
How to Upload and Import Data
Beginning with LiquidEarth version 2026.3, uploading and importing data is handled through the reworked Data Import Wizard:
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Select and expand the space where you want to import data.
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Select Add Content to [Space] at the bottom of the expanded Space to show the Upload and Import actions.
The options to upload and import data at the bottom of an expanded Space.
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Choose how to add your files:
- Select Upload to store files in the selected Space before importing them. Add files by dragging and dropping them into the Uploading window or using Browse for files, then select Upload. The files appear under Uploaded Files in the Explorer.
- Select Import to open the Data Import Wizard directly. You can select local files later by choosing Device in the relevant importer.
The Uploading window with drag-and-drop and Browse for files options.
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If you uploaded the files first, select Import under Add Content to [Space]. In the Data Import Wizard, choose a data category and format.
The Surfaces page in the Data Import Wizard, showing standard and experimental formats.
Supported file formats under Uploaded Files may also show a Wizard button. Selecting it opens the matching format and automatically stages that file.
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Choose files from either Workspace or Device:
- Workspace lists files already uploaded to the selected Space.
- Device lets you select local files from your computer. For supported file types, you can also add files by drag-and-drop.
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Review the selected files in the staging area. If the selected format has additional import options, configure them below the staging area.
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Select Import to import the selected files into the Space.
Bulk imports are currently limited to a maximum of ten files at a time. Import actions are enabled only after a valid file has been selected.
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Note: The steps required to import data using the wizard vary by data type. For example, borehole data can use either the simplified CSV workflow or the advanced CSV importer. See Import Boreholes for the required file structure.
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Note: Experimental file types may still use the previous importer interface and may require more expert knowledge or additional restrictions.
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After finalizing this procedure, your data is loaded into the chosen Space. Depending on the size of the data, this may be immediate or take some time. The Activity Feed shows the import progress.
After import, LiquidEarth asks whether you want to recalculate the Space extent to encompass the imported data. See Automatically Recalculating Extent.
With your data now loaded, LiquidEarth provides a range of tools for you to visualize and interact with it (see User Camera & 3D Navigation and Element-Specific Controls & Interactions).
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