# Dataset Creation

## **Create Dataset Schema**

### **Access Datasets**

* Navigate to the '**Datasets**' section from the left panel.

### **Create Dataset**

* Click on 'Create dataset'.
* Provide the following information:
  * **Name**: Give your dataset a unique name.
  * **Description**: Describe the dataset for future reference.
  * **Evaluation Variables**: This will be your data schema and variables used for evaluators. If you are not sure what variable means, check [here](/monitor/evaluators.md).
  * Click on 'Submit' to save the dataset schema.

{% hint style="info" %}
To evaluate the dataset as a whole, select "Prediction, Reference" from the dropdown menu.
{% endhint %}

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## **Populate Dataset**

### **Select the Dataset to Populate**

* Choose the dataset you'd like to populate from your list of datasets.

### **Import Data**

* Click the 'Import' button at the top right corner.
* Upload your CSV file.
* Map your desired columns from the CSV file to the evaluation variables.
* Note that the maximum number of rows is currently capped at 1000. If you need extra rows, please contact us.

### **Other Methods to Populate Dataset**

You can also populate dataset by

* Manually add new datapoint
* Save data from the playground
* Save data from inferences


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