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Overview

Upload files directly to Go Fig for one-time analyses, proof-of-concepts, or data that doesn’t live in a database or SaaS application. Supported Formats:
  • CSV (Comma-separated values)
  • TSV (Tab-separated values)
  • JSON (JavaScript Object Notation, including JSONL/NDJSON)
  • Parquet (Columnar storage format)
  • Excel (.xlsx, .xlsm, .xls)
File Size Limit:
  • Maximum file size: 1GB per file (contact us for larger files)
  • For larger or continuously updating datasets, connect a database instead

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Uploading Files

1

Open the upload card

Click Add data source on the top right of your Organization’s Connectors page, then select Upload a File, the second card in the gallery.One card handles every supported format, so there is no file type to pick first. Go Fig reads the format from the file itself.
The Connect a new data source dialog showing connector tiles, including the Upload a File tile.
2

Upload your file

Drag and drop your file onto the upload zone, or click Choose File to browse your computer.
The file upload drop zone with a Choose Files button, noting supported formats CSV, Parquet, and JSON (maximum 1GB each).
3

Provide Collection name

Provide a Collection name to organize the upload.
The upload dialog with a selected CSV file and the Collection name field filled in.
4

Save

Click Save to complete the upload. Once the file finishes syncing, your data is available as a table you can preview and explore.
The uploaded collection showing the table preview with rows of data and the table listed in the sidebar.

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Updating Uploaded Data

To update data in an uploaded file:
1

Open Upload Settings

Navigate to the collection in which your upload table is saved, preview the table, then click Upload Settings.
2

Click Replace File

Click Replace File in the connector details page.
The Upload Settings tab of an uploaded collection showing the Replace file uploader.
3

Upload new file

Upload your replacement file using the file picker.Once you upload the new file, Go Fig automatically starts syncing the data. You’ll see a confirmation message “Sync started for [filename]” and be redirected to the Connectors page.
Automatic Sync: You don’t need to manually trigger a sync after uploading. The system automatically processes your new file and updates the table.
Upload Errors: If your file upload fails, you’ll see an error message with details about what went wrong (e.g., file format issues, size limits). Fix the issue and try uploading again.
Schema Changes: Adding or removing fields may break flows that reference those fields. Review dependent flows before confirming.

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File Upload Best Practices

Excel files: Go Fig automatically picks the first tabular sheet in an Excel workbook. For best results, keep one header row, avoid merged cells, and put your data on the first sheet.
Use Consistent Formatting: Keep date formats consistent (YYYY-MM-DD), use the same delimiter throughout, and avoid mixing data types in a column.
Test With a Sample: Upload a small sample (first 1000 rows) to verify schema detection before uploading the full file.
File Size Limit: For files larger than 1GB, connect a database instead of uploading files.