Edit attribute columns during import or update

When you import or update vector or table data, you can change its attribute columns. You can:

You can only edit attribute columns while you’re importing new data or updating a dataset with new data.

This guide shows how to edit columns while you import data. The column editor works the same way when you update a dataset.

Start an import

Upload your data or connect a data source. Then, on the Data Manager’s Uploads or Sources tab, open the upload or source, tick the data you want to import, and select Import as one dataset.
Select Edit Columns

On the import page, scroll down to Data source. Next to Attribute Columns, select Edit Columns.
Rename a column

Select a column’s title and type a new one. Koordinates shows the original column title underneath, in case you want to change it back.
Remove a column

Point to a column and select Remove Column.
Restore a removed column

Select Restore Column, then select the column you want back.
Reorder the columns

Drag a column by its handle to move it higher or lower in the list.
Select Save

When you’re updating a dataset, select Done instead.
Select Import

Make any other changes to the dataset, such as its title, description, metadata and access, then select Import to import and publish it with your edited columns.

To let colleagues check your changes before you publish them, select the arrow beside Import and choose Import as Draft.