Step 7 - Validate dataset
Now that the dataset is prepared validate it to ensure it follows the SPARC Dataset Structure before uploading it to Pennsieve.
Running Validation
- To run validation, click the
Validate Dataset
button. - The validation process will take a few moments to complete.
- Once validation is complete you can re-run validation as often as desired by clicking the
Validate Dataset
button again.
Interpreting Results
- If validation is successful you will receive a message notifying you that your dataset is valid and a table with results.
- The resulting table has two columns:
Path
- The path to the file, folder, or field that was validated.Message
- The message informing you what was determined to be invalid about the file, folder, or field specified in thePath
column.
- To fix your errors, simply alter your dataset to correct the given error messages then re-run validation for confirmation.
- It is recommended that, if possible, you fix most errors before uploading your dataset to Pennsieve.