Augmentations can be managed by a Company Administrator and by users that the company admin grants special permissions.
What is the purpose of Data Augmentations?
Data augmentations enable you to extend a dataset provided by an external data provider via a native data connector by adding additional fields. For example, if you are working with a sports statistics data provider but need to include extra elements such as player headshots, flags, or team logos—data not available in the external data provider’s API—you can use augmentations to enhance the data source that feeds your graphics.
How do Data Augmentations work?
To manage data augmentations, Viz Flowics utilizes Google Spreadsheets as both the data source and primary editing interface. We use Google Spreadsheets for their simplicity and ease of use, allowing you to manually add or update fields as needed.
The process involves an import and export mechanism to seamlessly integrate your augmented data. You can import your extended dataset into Google Sheets, where you can make necessary adjustments or add additional information. Once your data is ready, it can be exported back into Viz Flowics, where it enhances your existing data sources and enriches the graphics you create.
This approach provides a flexible and user-friendly way to enhance your datasets with additional information, ensuring that you can easily incorporate supplementary data into your graphics.
Please note that the following Data Connectors DO NOT support to be augmented:
JSON Get
JSON HTTP Push
JSON Local
JSON Streaming Push
ATOM / RSS Feed
Below, you will find a comprehensive guide on how to create and manage Data Connector augmentations.
1. Associating a Google Account
To associate your Google account, follow these steps:
Click on your user photo.
Select "Social Accounts."
Click on the "+" button.
Select the Google social account.
Associate a Google account and Enable Google Drive Access.
2. Adding an Augmentation
Only company admins and users with special permissions enabled can manage augmentations.
To add a new Augmentation:
Navigate to Data Connectors (top menu)
Select Data Augmentations
Click on Add
Click on Edit to make changes to the newly created augmentation.
Click on the Export button.
Select the Google account on which the augmentation Google Sheet will be created.
Create a new spreadsheet.
Add a name to the spreadsheet and create.
3. Updating Data
Enter your Google Sheet and update the data you want to sync. Note that if you are going to upload images, you need to upload them to the Assets Library, and then copy and paste the link into your Google Sheet.
Then you can share the permissions to read or be able to edit. To make a Google Spreadsheet public, you need to click on File >> Share >> Get link change >> Anyone with the link
4. Syncing Data
Once the necessary data has been added to your spreadsheet, it is necessary to import it to your augmentation. To carry out this process, it is necessary to follow the following steps:
Within the module of your augmentations, select "Import".
Select your Google account
Select the spreadsheet
The changes made to the spreadsheet will be displayed.
In this section, you can see in detail the updates, insertions, and deleted data in the cells.
Once the changes have been confirmed, they must be imported into the augmentation.
Once the data import is complete, a message will appear with a summary of the process.
