This is a short step-by-step guide to demonstrate how different datasets can be added to a practice virtual machine, which can then be analysed using DataSHIELD commands.
The basic outline is:
Download the data files and dictionaries .zip file (download from here: take your pick of the available types of data: e.g. DASIM or SURVIVAL)
boot your practice VM
once it is running, log in to the opal portal using the administrator login combination (find it here, see the services part of the table)
Go into “projects”
“Add project”
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Upload the .zip file
go to “files” (4th tab from top on left bar)
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import the .zip file:
go to “tables” (second tab from top on left bar)
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CLick through the dialog boxes
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select an “opal archive” file format:
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Navigate to the zip file you uploaded
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Click “finish”
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Give the table tab 5-10 seconds (as the data processes) then click the grey “refresh” button above the table
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You should be ready to analyse!
