Data Usage Guide

Viewing Data

1. Open Data Panel: Locate the left navigation bar and click "Open Data" or "Commercial Data" to activate the data management interface.
2. Navigate Process Directory: Select target entries in the hierarchical list to jump to the corresponding data space.
3. View Data Details: Data lists and search results show the latest visible version for each dataset ID by default. Click the "View" button on the right side of the data list to see comprehensive information including:
   • Geographic coordinates
   • Timestamp ranges
   • System boundaries
   • Input/output inventories
   • Industry and product classifications
   • Reference: CIFA Guidelines Chapter 6 Appendix
4. View Version History: Click "All Versions" in the dataset list to access every historical version for that dataset.
5. View Historical Data: Click "View" next to specific versions to see detailed historical data. When a page supports version selection, choose the target historical version and submit it.
6. Continue the same dataset ID: To create a new version from a historical version, select the source version in All Versions and click Create Version. The form shows “The new version will be generated automatically,” and the system assigns the next version when you save. If you need an independently editable copy instead, use Copy Data.

Citing Data

1. Open Selection Panel: Click the "Select" button next to the content you wish to cite to open the information panel.
2. Switch Categories: Use the top navigation bar to select different data categories.
3. Select Data: Check the boxes for target information (selected rows will highlight in purple). To cite a historical version, open "All Versions" first and select the target version.
4. Save Changes: Click "Save" at the bottom of the edit page to return to the previous panel.

Important: Commercial data cannot be cited

Copying Data

1. Open Data Panel: Locate the left navigation bar and click "Open Data" or "Commercial Data".
2. Navigate Process Directory: Select target entries in the hierarchical list.
3. Open Copy Interface: Click "Copy Data" to open the data copying page.
4. Save Changes: Click "Save" to confirm the copy operation.
5. Access Copied Data: Navigate to "My Data" in the left sidebar, select the target entry to view your copied data (which can be modified—see My Data Guide).