How to Create a Collection in K

Collections are used to group a range of different data items for easy of access and management. For example, you can create a collection of Critical Data Elements

This function is currently restricted to Data Governance Managers, Data Managers and Administrators.

How to Create a Manual Collection

Select Platform Settings in the side bar
In the pop-out side panel click on Collections
Click on New Collection
Complete the details and click Next to edit the properties of the Instances in the collection
Complete the form and click Create
Next create the instances that will feed into the collection by clicking Add Instance
Link your data asset to the new instances you’ve just created. There are two ways you can link your data items.

Option 1: Click on Link on the Instance page

Option 2: Share the load and ask the team to help add the collection through the data item’s profile page by clicking + Add

If your team can’t find the collection review the collections settings to ensure the data item type is eligible to be linked