Supabind

Import Data

Learn how to import datasets from Google Drive and FTP/SFTP, configure automatic synchronization, and keep your Supabind workspace continuously updated with the latest files.

Overview

The Import Data feature enables you to connect external storage providers such as Google Drive, FTP, and SFTP to import datasets directly into Supabind.

Instead of manually uploading files each time, you can configure automatic synchronization to continuously monitor selected folders and automatically import newly added datasets into your workspace.

Once imported, datasets become immediately available for data transformation, workflow automation, validation, reporting, and analytics without requiring additional uploads.

Why use Automated Imports?

Automated imports eliminate repetitive manual uploads by continuously monitoring external folders for new files. Whenever new datasets are detected, Supabind imports them automatically, helping keep your workflows, reports, and transformations synchronized with the latest data.

Import from Google Drive

Connect your Google Drive account to securely import datasets directly into Supabind. Instead of downloading files manually, you can browse your Drive, select a folder, and automatically synchronize newly added files into your workspace.

Available Features

• Secure Google authentication
• Browse Google Drive folders
• Search files and folders
• Import supported datasets
• Automatic folder monitoring
• Auto synchronization
• Refresh folder contents
• View synchronization status

Automatic Folder Monitoring

Enable Auto Sync to continuously monitor a selected Google Drive folder. Supabind periodically checks the folder and imports newly added files without requiring any manual uploads.

What happens when Auto Sync is enabled?

  • • Supabind monitors the selected Google Drive folder in the background.
  • • Newly uploaded files are automatically detected.
  • • Supported datasets are imported into your workspace.
  • • Imported datasets are validated before processing.
  • • Connected workflows can begin automatically.
  • • Duplicate files are processed according to your configured duplicate handling settings.

Configure Google Drive Synchronization

1. Connect Google Drive

Authenticate your Google account and grant Supabind permission to access the folders that you want to import.

2. Select Folder

Choose the Google Drive folder that Supabind should monitor for incoming datasets.

3. Enable Auto Sync

Turn on the Auto Sync option to continuously monitor the selected folder for new files.

4. Configure Poll Interval

Choose how frequently Supabind checks Google Drive for newly uploaded files.

5. Save Configuration

Save your settings to activate continuous synchronization.

Synchronization Process

  1. Supabind checks the configured Google Drive folder.
  2. New files are detected automatically.
  3. Supported files are downloaded securely.
  4. Datasets are validated before importing.
  5. The imported files appear in your workspace.
  6. Configured transformations or workflows can begin automatically.

Best Practices

  • • Create a dedicated Google Drive folder for automated imports.
  • • Use consistent file names and formats.
  • • Avoid modifying files while synchronization is running.
  • • Archive processed files if required.
  • • Review synchronization logs regularly.
  • • Test the connection before enabling production workflows.

Import via FTP / SFTP

Connect your FTP or SFTP server to securely import datasets into Supabind. After configuring the connection, you can browse remote directories, import files manually, or enable automatic synchronization to continuously monitor a folder for newly uploaded files.

Supported Features

• Secure FTP/SFTP connection
• Browse remote directories
• Import supported datasets
• Automatic directory monitoring
• Background synchronization
• Run synchronization manually
• Duplicate file detection
• Synchronization logs

Automated Import (Auto Sync Monitor)

Enable the Auto Sync Monitor to automatically import new files from your configured FTP/SFTP directory. Supabind regularly checks the selected folder and imports newly detected datasets without requiring manual uploads.

Automatic Synchronization

  • • Monitor a specific remote directory continuously.
  • • Detect newly uploaded files automatically.
  • • Import datasets into your workspace.
  • • Validate imported files before processing.
  • • Trigger connected workflows automatically.
  • • Prevent duplicate processing using configurable rules.

Auto Sync Configuration

Watch Directory

Select the FTP or SFTP directory that Supabind should monitor. Every new supported file uploaded to this location is detected automatically.

Poll Interval

Configure how frequently Supabind checks the monitored directory for new files.

Common Poll Intervals
  • • Every 1 minute
  • • Every 5 minutes
  • • Every 10 minutes
  • • Every 30 minutes
  • • Every hour

Duplicate File Handling

Configure how Supabind should handle files that already exist in your workspace.

  • • Skip duplicate files
  • • Replace existing files
  • • Create a new copy
  • • Update the existing dataset

Run Now

Click Run Now to immediately perform a synchronization without waiting for the next scheduled polling interval.

Save Settings

Save your configuration to activate continuous background synchronization. Supabind will begin monitoring the selected directory using your configured settings.

How Automatic Import Works

  1. Connect your FTP or SFTP server.
  2. Select the remote directory to monitor.
  3. Enable Auto Sync.
  4. Configure the polling interval.
  5. Save the configuration.
  6. Supabind checks the folder automatically.
  7. Newly uploaded files are detected.
  8. Files are imported into your workspace.
  9. Validation is performed automatically.
  10. Connected transformations and workflows can begin immediately.

Synchronization Logs

The Synchronization Logs provide a complete history of all automated import activities. Every synchronization attempt is recorded, allowing you to verify successful imports, identify failures, and troubleshoot synchronization issues.

Information Available in Sync Logs

• File Name
• Import Source
• Upload Date & Time
• Synchronization Status
• Imported By
• Processing Duration
• Error Messages (if any)
• Workflow Trigger Status

Possible Status Values

  • Imported-The dataset was successfully imported.
  • Processing-The file is currently being validated or processed.
  • Completed-Import and processing finished successfully.
  • Skipped-The file was skipped based on duplicate handling rules.
  • Failed-The import failed due to validation or connection issues.

Best Practices

Following these recommendations helps ensure reliable imports, consistent synchronization, and improved data quality across your automated workflows.

Google Drive

  • • Use a dedicated folder for automated imports.
  • • Keep a consistent folder structure.
  • • Use descriptive file names.
  • • Avoid editing files while synchronization is running.
  • • Archive processed files regularly.

FTP / SFTP

  • • Prefer SFTP for secure data transfers.
  • • Monitor only dedicated import directories.
  • • Maintain consistent file structures.
  • • Archive processed files.
  • • Verify server credentials periodically.

Auto Sync

  • • Configure an appropriate polling interval.
  • • Review synchronization logs regularly.
  • • Configure duplicate file handling before enabling Auto Sync.
  • • Test synchronization before production deployment.
  • • Monitor failed imports and resolve them promptly.

Data Quality

  • • Ensure files contain column headers.
  • • Remove duplicate records before import.
  • • Use supported file formats.
  • • Keep data types consistent.
  • • Validate datasets before enabling automation.

Need More Help?

If your automated imports are not working as expected, verify your connection settings, folder permissions, synchronization configuration, and duplicate handling rules. If the issue persists, our support team is available to help.

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