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Connect Data Browser 2.0Connect™ User Guide

2019

Confidential. © 2019 IHS Markit®. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents

• Connect Login Instructions

• Build Query from all datasets

• Build Query from a single dataset

• View Search Results

• Workspace

• Export Data

• My Saved

• Documentation

• Training Video

• Contact Us

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Connect Login Instructions

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Go to connect.ihs.com and log in with your Username and Password.

Click on ‘Forgot Password?’ to reset your password.

Connect Login Instructions

https://my.ihs.com/Connect?ForceLogin=True


Build Query – Keyword SearchSearch data from all entitled datasets

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You can search data by keyword(s)

Build Query from All Entitled Datasets

In Build Query

page, select All

Datasets and key in

your keywords e.g.

China GDP.

You can narrow

down your search by

selecting datasets

and frequencies.

After making

selections, click on

VIEW RESULTS.

The result will be

shown below the

criteria.* Available datasets vary depending on your subscription.


Build Query – Criteria SearchSearch data from a single dataset

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You can search data by geography, concept and/or frequency

Build Query from a single dataset

Selecting a dataset

in Build Query

allows you to see

detailed filtering

options e.g. Global

Economy New.

After making

selections, click on

VIEW RESULTS.

You can apply function(s) to

the entire search results.

You can apply a keyword search for

geography, concept and frequency.allows you to expand the

filter pane.


View Search ResultsViewing data online

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Search Results

Search result is shown below the

filtering options. Ticking a box

and clicking on Show Preview

allow you to see a quick preview

of the selected series (one series

at a time). Scroll to the right to

see all time series data.

There are multiple tabs if you

select multiple frequencies.

Scroll to the right to see all time

series data.


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Table Settings

Manage Tables allows you to change table settings.

Clicking the date range allows you to revise the data period.

Save As allows you to save the criteria for later use. You can

access your saved item through My Saved (Slide 22).


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Switching views

Switch to Overview

allows you to see a list of

series regardless

frequencies. This is

useful to see the entire

list of available series for

your criteria.

Switch to Overview

only appears when you

have multiple

frequencies in the

results.


WorkspaceManipulate data

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Move series to Workspace

In the search result

of Build Query,

select the series you

want to move to

Workspace.

Click on ADD TO

WORKSPACE.


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You can apply calculations only to the series you desire

Apply calculations

Select series, click on Calculations and select your option(s).


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You can show a chart of the desired series

Show a chart

Select series and click on Show Chart.

Click on to download the chart.

Edit Chart allows you to make further

changes to the chart.


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You can save your table for later use

Save your work

Select series, click on Save As.

Name your table and specify a folder.

You can access your saved item through My Saved (Slide 22).


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You can load data by mnemonics

Load by mnemonics

In Workspace, click on LOAD BY MNEMONICS.

Copy and paste or type mnemonics horizontally or vertically.

Click on CHECH AVAILABILITY followed by ADD SERIES.


Export DataDownload static data or generate a refreshable Excel file

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Export to a static Excel or a static CSV file

Select Excel static or CSV static to download to a static Excel or CSV file.

Adjust Export Settings if necessary.

You will be notified on the download progress.


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Refreshable Excel files allow you to update the data with one click

Generate a refreshable Excel file

Select Excel Refreshable to generate a

refreshable excel file. Specify a folder to save the

search criteria.

To update the refreshable Excel, please click on

Refresh All from the Excel Data Menu.

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My SavedManage saved items

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My Saved provides quick access to your saved items

My Saved

By clicking on the name of your saved item, you can re-load what you have saved earlier

e.g. India vs China.

gives you options such as delete, edit, send a copy, share, copy to and move to.

allows you to share the saved item with your colleague(s). Your colleague(s) need to

be entitled to the same data.


DocumentationData Documentation

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Documentation provides quick access to Service Documentation, Flash Alerts and What is New in Data

Documentation

* Available documentation varies depending on your subscription.


Training Video5-minute online training video

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Online training video provides quick guidance of New Data Browser

Training Video

Click on followed by Training Video to view the online training video.


Schedule a complimentary Connect training

[email protected]

Access Connect from iPad and Smartphone

Access Connect anywhere, anytime for the information, insight and

analytics necessary to make critical decisions.

Download the free Connect iPad and Smartphone apps to your

mobile device.

Americas

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Email: [email protected]

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Mon. to Fri. 0800 to 1800 BST (GMT +1h)


Asia Pacific

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Mon. to Fri. 0800 to 1800 MYT (GMT +8hrs)


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Contact Us

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