Editing Your Data in SharpCloud

 

Overview

There are several ways to update your data in SharpCloud, whether during initial story creation or as part of ongoing updates. You can edit directly within views, use the Edit Panel, update data in bulk via the Data Grid, or synchronise with external sources like Excel.

Editing Directly in a View

On views where attributes are displayed (such as X or Y axes), you can:

• Unlock the view

• Drag an item to update its value

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Any changes made will automatically be reflected in the Data Grid.

Using the Edit Panel

To edit item properties:

• Select one or more items

• Click the Edit (pencil) icon on the right-hand toolbar

This opens the Edit Panel, where you can update attributes, descriptions, relationships, and more.

Editing via the Data Grid

The Data Grid is ideal for bulk updates:

• Access it via All Data in the Story dropdown (Create Mode)

• Edit values directly in cells (similar to Excel)

• Perform bulk operations such as updating entire columns

Updating via Excel or Connectors

You can also:

• Update data in Excel and paste it into the Data Grid

• Use SharpCloud Connectors to synchronise data from external sources

Helpful Tips

• Create a copy of your story before making major changes (via Story Setup)

• Use the Undo option on the toolbar to reverse recent changes