How to Add Additional Columns for Analysis After Upload

Missed a TTA column during import? Here’s how to bring it in later—no reupload of the full dataset needed.

Did you forget to include a column for analysis during your data upload? No worries — there are two ways to bring that column into your analysis using Smart Columns or Add & Replace.

Option 1: Using Add & Replace

If Smart Columns are not available or preferred, you can re-import the column using the Replace flow.

The original dataset must contain a unique identifier column (for example, UUID or user ID).

1. Prepare your file

   Include the unique identifier column (e.g., UUID, respondent ID) and the column(s) you forgot to include originally.

2. Replace Data

   In your project, go to Data → Replace Data and upload your new file.

3. Match and add columns

   Select the identifier column to match existing rows, then select the new column(s) to be added.

4. Configure and complete

   Check the TTA box if the column should be treated as open text, select the option to add as a new column, and complete the upload.

Option 2: Using a Smart Column (if included in your plan)

If you have Smart Columns enabled, you can turn an existing column into a Text to Analyze (TTA) column.

1. Open Smart Columns

   Go to your project and open the Smart Columns panel, then click Create Smart Column.

2. Select column type

   Select the column type “Text to Analyze”.

   
3. Choose Formula and Variable

   Choose Formula, click on Variable, and select the column you’d like to turn into a TTA field.

   
4. Create & Fill

   Click Create & Fill.

   

Your selected column will now behave like any other open-ended field and can be included in your analysis.