1. Click on "Add source" in the source management section of the Admin panel.

  2. Select the desired activity and define the source.

    In this step, you have the option to Allow Date Conflict. Depending on your preferences for the data source fields, you can either select or leave it unselected. This choice allows you to control how conflicts related to dates are handled in your data source. Choosing to Allow Date Conflict means that duplicate data entries with the same date ranges will not be permitted during data input

  3. Choose the emission factor and proceed.

  4. In the "Customize Source Data Fields" section, you can add a new column to your data source. You have the flexibility to choose from various custom data field types. These options empower you to tailor your data collection to your needs. The available custom data field types include:

    • Text: This allows the addition of a custom text input field for capturing text-based information.
    • Number: Adds a custom number input field for collecting numerical data like quantities, measurements, or ratings.
    • Dropdown: Enables the creation of customized dropdown menus, ensuring consistency in data collection.
    • File Upload: Users can create fields for uploading files and documents, useful for handling file-based data such as documents or images.

  5. After selecting the desired custom data field type, you can choose whether the field should be "Visible in Data Entry" and whether it is required or not.

  6. Click "Save."

  7. Once saved, you can view the newly created column on the data page.