Creating a Dataset from scratch
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An interesting tool that GeoNode makes available to you is the *Create dataset*. It allows you to create a new vector dataset from scratch. The *Dataset Creation Form* is reachable through the :guilabel:`Create dataset` link shown in the picture below.

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     *Create dataset link*

In order to create the new Dataset you have to fill out the required fields:

* *Name*
* *Title*
* *Geometry type*

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      *Geometry types*

Usually the datasets features should have some *Attributes* that enrich the amount of information associated with each of them. Through the :guilabel:`Add Attribute` button you can add new attributes.

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    *New Dataset creation from scratch*


Once the form has been filled out, click on :guilabel:`Create`. You will be redirected to the *Dataset Page* (see :ref:`dataset-info`). Now your Dataset is created but is still empty, no features have been added yet. See the :ref:`dataset-editing` section to learn how to add new features.