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How to Upload Your Dataset

Uploading Your Dataset in ProcessMind

You can upload your data from several places in the application. No matter where you start, all data uploads end up in the same place, so you always know where to find them.

You can upload your data from:

  • The New Process screen (for example, the Process Mining option)
  • The Data page by selecting Upload new dataset
  • Inside a Process Model under the Data Mapping tab

All upload dialogs follow the same process, which is explained below.

What You Can Upload

The Upload your data screen accepts datasets in many file formats, such as CSV, TSV, TXT, XLS, XLSX, XLSB, XES, Parquet, ORC, and JSONL. You can also upload gzip-compressed files (.gz). The steps below guide you through the upload process. For more details on supported formats and data structure, see the Data section.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Data

  • Make sure your dataset is saved in a supported file format.
  • Check that your file is well-structured and clean for the best results in ProcessMind.

Step 2: Upload Your Dataset

ProcessMind upload your data screen
  • Drag and drop: drag your dataset file from your device and drop it into the dashed upload box on the Upload your data screen.
  • Manual file selection: click the dashed box to open a file dialog, then browse for your dataset. While the file uploads, the box shows the file name and a status indicator.

Step 3: Confirmation and Processing

ProcessMind dataset upload progress timeline
  • Processing starts automatically and a loading timeline shows the stages: uploading, detecting the file type, converting the file, detecting the process, and preprocessing the data.
  • You do not need to wait for it. Preprocessing continues in the background, and you can keep working in ProcessMind while it finishes.

Step 4: Verify Your Data

ProcessMind dataset General tab with Process Mining column mapping fields

Once the data is loaded, the General tab shows the Process Mining panel with the columns ProcessMind detected:

  • Case ID, Activity, and End time are required for process mining.
  • Start time, User, Cost, and tCO₂e are optional and add detail to your analysis.

If a field is empty or wrong, pick the right column from its dropdown. For more details on manual data setup, see the data configuration guide.

How to configure your dataset
Learn how to configure your dataset for Process Mining analysis. This guide covers uploading, mapping, and setting up your data for accurate process analysis.

Troubleshooting Upload Issues

  • If the file format is unsupported or there is a problem with the file, you will see an error message.
  • Make sure the file is saved in an accepted format.
  • If the issue persists, check for formatting errors (such as missing headers or incorrect data types).
  • For ongoing issues, contact ProcessMind support for help, or work through Troubleshooting Data Issues.

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