Sources with the BigML Dashboard

4.1 Creating Composite Sources from Existing Sources

A composite source can be created by combining existing sources.

Under the source list view, there is a “Create composite source” icon on the source action bar:

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Figure 4.6 Create composite source under the source list view

Clicking on it will bring the Composite source creation view:

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Figure 4.7 Composite source creation view

Users can use the checkboxes to select the component sources, then clicking on the Create composite source button on top will bring the composite source creation confirmation box:

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Figure 4.8 Create composite source confirmation

It lists the number of component sources and prompts users for the name of the composite source. Finish the creation by clicking on the Create button.

Remember: you can create a composite source with any number and any type of sources. However, only composite sources with homogeneous component sources, which mean they have the same format and exactly the same fields, can be used to create datasets.