CSV exports are powerful tools for organizing and analyzing data. The labels at the top of each column are essential for understanding the type of data contained within that column. Here's a detailed explanation of the labels found in your specific document exports from the Content Items dashboard:
Definitions:
ID
This label represents a unique identifier for each content item.
Created Date
The date and time when the entry was initially created. It helps track when each record was created in the system which occurs upon the first save
Created By
The username of who created the content assignment
Modified Date
This column shows the date and time when the entry was last modified
Modified By
Indicates the name of the person who last modified or updated the content item
Type
This column specifies the content item type targeted in the export filters. This can be an article, assessment, Codelab, Course , Link, Task, Track, or Video from the Content Items dashboard. Note that event related content is not shown here but have their own dashboards
Name
The name or title of the content item created by the facilitator who initiated the content
Duration
If set in the content item, this column indicates the estimated length of time for users to complete this content. Note that duration will not be applicable to all content items and this is not calculated by the system but configured from the creator's personal estimation from a list
Description
This label provides a description about the content item taken from it's description field
URL
This column contains a unique web URL link of the content item which can be pasted into a browser and directly accessed by anyone if the content is set to public or hidden, however, if restricted only by those users permitted access via group security
Cover
This label contains the path to the image cover used. If the field is blank the content item is using a default PlusPlus provided image
Tags
This column displays tags created by platform admins in global settings associated with the content item. Tags are useful for categorizing and searching for specific records based on common themes or attributes
Is Hidden
This label indicates whether the entry is hidden or visible to regular users. Note that platform organizers and admins will still see hidden content
Access Groups
This column specifies the restricted groups with users access to the entry. If blank the content item is unrestricted, set to allow all users
Last Engaged Date
This shows the date and timestamp of the last instance a user engaged in the content or last time they had an interaction with the content, such as interacted, completed, assigned themselves, watched
Total Assignments
This header indicates a count of the total number of assignments recorded for the content item
Facilitators
This column lists the names of all the facilitators associated with the content item
Is Inline
This label shows if a content item is associated with a track and therefor only accessible within the track which cannot be consumed outside the track
Is Archived
This column indicates whether the entry is archived or active. Note that archived content can still be seen by platform admins and organizers and is accessible by any users with a direct URL link as described above in the URL section if not restricted to groups and by those users within associated restricted groups. It isn't, however, visible from the catalog view or by content searches
Parent Track ID
This label represents a unique identifier of the parent track associated with the content item
Parent Track Name
This column indicates the name or title of the top level parent track associated with child level the content item
By understanding these headers, you can effectively navigate, analyze, and manage the data within your Excel spreadsheet. Each header provides crucial information that helps in organizing and interpreting the data accurately making reporting on it easier.