Quick start videos

Welcome! Need a little help getting started with the tools and features on this site? We’ve created a collection of videos designed to teach you the basics of interacting with datasets, visualizations, and more.

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Basics
Intro to the Open Data Platform
What is the Open Data Platform? This video provides a high-level overview of the features and functionality of this site.
1:13 min
Sort and Filter a Dataset
Learn how to sort and filter data in a dataset by a specific column.
2:35 min
Charts
Create a Chart
Get familiarized with the Visualization Canvas with this walk-through on creating a stacked bar chart.
2:25 min
Exploration Canvas
Shape Data with Exploration Canvas
This video will guide you through the basics of aggregating, grouping, and calculating values from the column and records of your source dataset using the Exploration Canvas.
2:06 min
Maps
Create a Map
Learn how to create a basic map in the Visualization Canvas.
4:44 min
Sharing and Discovery
Discover Data on ODP
The catalog is a public facing area of an open data website which allows for browsing, searching, and sorting of publicly available assets. Learn how to navigate the catalog on this open data platform.
2:05 min
Embed a Visualization
Want to locate a chart, map, or other visualization outside of the platform? This video will show you how to access your visualization’s embed code.
1:59 min