====== Split DataSets =======

This page describes the tool "Split DataSets". \\

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=====Concepts=====

Splitting is the GIS operation that consists of breaking a dataset into different output datasets.



===== Source  =====

Set the source file via drag & drop or browse to the file location. 

===== Target =====

Set the target directory for the result datasets.

  * Browse to the directory or drag and drop the folder into the target field. 
  * Optionally when target file already exists, overwrite the existing file. 
  * Optionally when processing is completed, add optimized resource automatically to the [[234:desktop:dataset:index|dataset list]].

===== Options =====

Split Dataset by: 

  * Model \\ Datasets will be split based on the models they have. See: [[234:technology:supported_formats:vector:ovf|Vector Data Structure]]

  * Model and table \\ Datasets will be split according to the models and their Attribute Sets.

  * Attribute \\ Vector datasets will be split by the value of the selected attribute. For every value, a new dataset is created.

  * Area \\ Vector and pointcloud dataset will be split the selected or added area. For every area, a new dataset is created.