Folder Structure
The Folder Structure feature in askEdgi Workspace allows efficient organization of tables, files, and other objects. It enables logical grouping, simplifies navigation, and supports workspace management by allowing actions at both the object and folder levels. This functionality enhances workspace usability and provides a scalable foundation for managing various assets in a structured manner.
Objects must be successfully added to the workspace before they can be moved into folders.
Folder Creation
Folders can be created inside the workspace and assigned custom names.
Naming Conventions:
Each folder name must be unique.
Maximum length: 256 characters
Minimum length: 1 character (empty spaces are not valid)
Allowed characters: Letters, numbers, spaces, and special characters _ (underscore), - (hyphen), . (period), () (parentheses), [] (square brackets), @ (at sign), and # (hashtag).
Steps to Create a Folder
Navigate to askEdgi > Workspace.
Click the three-dot menu beside My Workspace Search.
Select Create a Folder.
Enter the desired folder name.
Click the tick mark icon to save and create the folder.
Object Management within Folders
Moving Objects into a Folder
Objects such as tables or files can be added to folders using drag-and-drop or selection options.
Steps to Move Objects
Select one or more objects in the workspace.
Drag and drop them into the desired folder.
Objects are automatically sorted alphabetically within the folder.
Removing Objects from a Folder
Objects can be moved out of folders using drag-and-drop actions.
Steps to Remove Objects:
Hold and drag the object from the folder.
Release it outside the folder area.
The object will no longer belong to that folder but will remain in the workspace.
Moving Multiple Objects between Folders
Click the three-dot menu.
Select Move Objects.
The Move Objects pop-up modal will appear.
Choose the target folder.
Confirm the move in the pop-up confirmation window.
The selected objects will be moved to the specified folder.
Folder Deletion
Folders can be deleted from the workspace with confirmation.
Steps to Delete a Folder:
Hover over the folder name to display the Delete icon.
Click the Delete icon.
A confirmation pop-up will appear.
Confirm whether to delete the folder or move the contained objects to another folder.
Removing All Objects from Workspace
Click Remove All from Workspace.
Confirm the action in the pop-up window.
All folders and objects will be removed from the workspace.
Pinning
When an object inside a folder is pinned, only that object is moved to the top of the folder.
The entire folder does not move to the top of the workspace.
Auto-Persist Recipe Tables
When a Recipe is executed, askEdgi automatically adds the Recipe's input datasets (ingredients) and generated outputs to the workspace. In complex Recipes that use multiple datasets and generate several outputs, the workspace can quickly become cluttered and difficult to navigate.
To improve workspace organization, askEdgi automatically stores Recipe-related objects in dedicated folders:
Recipe Ingredients – Contains all datasets used as inputs during Recipe execution.
Recipe Outputs – Contains all datasets generated by the Recipe.
This automatic categorization helps users distinguish between:
Datasets they manually added to the workspace.
Datasets used by Recipe executions.
Outputs generated by Recipes.
As multiple Recipes are executed, their input and output datasets are automatically organized into the appropriate folders, keeping the workspace clean and easier to manage.
Example
A user executes a Business Glossary Validation Recipe that:
Uses five catalog tables as inputs.
Generates three output tables containing validation results.
After execution:
The five input tables are automatically stored in the Recipe Ingredients folder.
The three generated result tables are automatically stored in the Recipe Outputs folder.
The user can easily review Recipe inputs and outputs without searching through all workspace objects.
Purge
When datasets are imported into the workspace from the Data Catalog, Recipes execution, manual upload, or other supported sources. Over time, these datasets can consume significant storage even when they are no longer actively used.
To optimize workspace storage, askEdgi automatically removes inactive data after a configurable retention period. When data is purged, only the physical dataset stored in the workspace is removed. Metadata, catalog references, and chat history remain available.
For more information, please refer to Purge Policy.
Data Reload
Data Reload allows users to restore or refresh existing datasets directly from their original catalog source without manually adding them again. When a catalog-sourced dataset is purged, users can click the Reload icon displayed next to the object. askEdgi retrieves the latest available data from the source system and restores it to the workspace.
For more information, please refer to Data Reload.
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