What is Compass?
Compass is the file browser module that provides an intuitive interface for navigating and managing files across your connected storage sources. It offers a familiar file manager experience for working with cloud storage, file servers, and local datasets.
Key Features
File Navigation
- Tree View - Hierarchical folder structure navigation
- Breadcrumb Navigation - Quick path navigation with breadcrumbs
- Search - Find files by name or pattern
- Favorites - Bookmark frequently accessed locations
File Operations
- Preview - View file contents without downloading
- Download - Download files to your local machine
- Upload - Upload files to connected storage
- Copy/Move - Copy or move files between locations
- Delete - Remove files and folders
- Rename - Rename files and folders
View Options
- List View - Detailed list with file properties
- Grid View - Thumbnail view for visual browsing
- Sort Options - Sort by name, date, size, or type
- Filter - Filter files by type or extension
Supported Sources
Compass works with all file-based connections:
- Amazon S3 buckets
- Azure Blob containers
- Google Cloud Storage buckets
- SFTP and FTP servers
- Local file systems
- Uploaded datasets
Getting Started
- Navigate to Data Catalog → Compass
- Select a storage connection from the sidebar
- Browse through folders using the tree view or list
- Click on files to preview or download
- Use the toolbar for file operations
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation: Enter to open, Backspace to go up, Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste, Delete to remove.