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A collection is a folder-like container that groups assets inside a project. Collections can nest inside one another, so you can build a structure that mirrors how you already think about your data — by experiment, instrument, sample, or date.

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Create a collection

1

Open the create collection dialog

Inside a project (or another collection, to nest), choose to create a collection.
2

Name it

Give the collection a Name and an optional Description.
3

Choose where data is stored

Pick an Allocation — where the raw data for assets in this collection is stored. Leave it on Use owner default unless your team uses more than one. Sub-collections and assets inherit this choice when they’re created. See Storage.
4

Create

Click Create. If you have permission, you can also set who can access the collection at creation time.

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Nesting and navigation

Collections can contain both assets and other collections. As you move into nested collections, breadcrumbs show where you are and let you jump back up the hierarchy.

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Access

Access set on a collection cascades to the assets and sub-collections inside it. You can also grant access to a specific item to widen or narrow it. See Sharing & permissions.

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Next steps

Assets & content

What lives inside a collection.

Storage

Repositories and allocations explained.

Sharing & permissions

Control who can see and edit a collection.