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Getting Started with CEDS Tools What's New in Version 7

Getting Started with the Tools

Learn how to create a CEDS user account and begin accessing the Align and Connect tools.

What's New in Version 7

Learn about the new CEDS elements released with Version 7, and the new features and enhancements of the CEDS tools.
Transcript Download Getting Started with the Tools PDF (93 KB) Transcript Download What's New in Version 7 PDF (703 KB)
Creating a Map Managing a Map

Creating a Map

Learn how to use the Align tool to create a map – a data dictionary aligned to CEDS.

Map Administration

Manage your existing maps in the Align tool, and learn how to add users, change the map information, share the map, and more.
Transcript Download Creating a Map PDF (320 KB) Transcript Download Map Administration PDF (105 KB)
Uploading a Data Dictionary Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 1

Uploading a Data Dictionary

Use an Excel template to upload your data dictionary to your map in the Align tool.

Aligning Elements to CEDS (Part 1)

Explore how you can add elements individually to your map in the Align tool.
Transcript Download Uploading a Data Dictionary PDF (529 KB) Transcript Download Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 1 PDF (96 KB)
 
Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 2 Using the Map

Aligning Elements to CEDS (Part 2)

Learn how you can align your elements to CEDS in the Align tool.

Using the Map

Learn how to share a map, and apply myConnect right from your Align map.
Transcript Download Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 2 PDF (102 KB) Transcript Download Using the Map PDF (100 KB)
 
Creating Reports

Creating Reports

Use the Align tool to run dynamic reports on existing maps, including those you’ve created as well as shared maps from other users.
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