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Getting Started with CEDS Tools Creating a Map

Getting Started with the Tools

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

Creating a Map

Learn how to use the Align tool to create a map – a data dictionary aligned to CEDS.
Transcript Download Getting Started with the Tools PDF (93 KB) Transcript Download Creating a Map PDF (320 KB)
Managing a Map Uploading a Data Dictionary

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.

Uploading a Data Dictionary

Use an Excel template to upload your data dictionary to your map in the Align tool.
Transcript Download Map Administration PDF (105 KB) Transcript Download Uploading a Data Dictionary PDF (529 KB)
Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 1 Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 2

Aligning Elements to CEDS (Part 1)

Explore how you can add elements individually to your map in the Align tool.

Aligning Elements to CEDS (Part 2)

Learn how you can align your elements to CEDS in the Align tool.
Transcript Download Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 1 PDF (96 KB) Transcript Download Aligning Elements to CEDS - Part 2 PDF (102 KB)
 
Using the Map Creating Reports

Using the Map

Learn how to share a map, and apply myConnect right from your Align map.

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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