# Data asset page

When you click on an asset in the catalog, you land on its asset page. 

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This is where you find the **full picture**: a description of what the data contains, its metadata, download options, and tools for exploring it directly in the browser.&#x20;

**Here's a walkthrough of each section** using the Bike Facilities Existing and Programmed – City of Memphis dataset as an example.

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### The header

At the top of the page you'll see the asset title, its category badge (in this case, **Data**), the creator (**City of Memphis**), and when it was last modified (**March 31, 2026**).&#x20;

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**That last modified date is the first thing to check if you're using this data for anything time-sensitive.**
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In the **top-right corner**, four **action buttons** let you....

* bookmark the asset (if you have a registered DMS account)
* explore the data
* export it
* access the API console
* edit metadata (if you have the appropriate permissions)

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#### The **action button language** and **destination** depend on the type of asset.

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### Raw Data

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Opens a data table preview
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### Visualizations

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Opens an external data resource, usually a map or dashboard
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### Reports

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Opens a downloadable document, typically a PDF, with narrative analysis, charts, and findings.
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### Overview

The Overview section contains two things: the **Description** and the **Metadata panel**.

The description tells you in plain language **what the dataset contains** and **who it's** intended **for**.&#x20;

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The metadata panel on the right sidebar shows:

* **Themes** — Geography, Transportation
* **Keywords** — Pedestrian, Bike Lanes
* **Modification date** — March 31, 2026
* **Creator** — City of Memphis
* **Key contact** — Memphis Data Hub Support (<datahub@memphistn.gov>)
* **Technical identifier** — the dataset's unique ID in the portal

Also in the sidebar, three **Use the tools** shortcuts let you jump directly to **Explore data, Export data, or the API console.**

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### Metadata

On each Data Asset Page, you'll see detailed reference information prepared by the Data Midsouth team called **Metadata**.&#x20;

This section includes attributes like:&#x20;

* Who publishes the asset
* When it was created and last updated
* Years available
* Download formats
* **Data quality & limitation notes**
* Related reports

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Read the metadata carefully — it tells you whether this is the data you're actually looking for, and flags any known limitations or coverage gaps.
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### **Similar assets**

At the bottom of the page, the portal surfaces **related assets** you might also find useful.&#x20;

These are **automatically generated** based on shared themes and keywords, and are a useful way to discover related data without going back to search.

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### **Previews**

Visualizations and Mega Data data asset pages include a Previews section that allow you to decide whether the asset meets your needs before you leave the site to explore it.&#x20;

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