ET1 Basic Training

ET1 helps you extract, transform, and load data in a single user-friendly canvas.

Data automation in a single canvas and this is the basic training. Where we show you the basics so that you’re dangerous.

This is the only data automation that visually shows you what is happening in real-time, allows you to open more than one tool at once, and the settings aren’t scary.

If you’re familiar with music equipment, phones, or computers, you’re more than likely familiar with inputs and outputs with audio.

Never loop or recycle data (audio analogy)

The DAG Streaming engine also means no ability to loop data/music infinitely, which means you never hurt your ears or your machine!

ET1 is a lot like an audio device and nodes help you change the audio.

Data flows through ET1 through, from output to input.

🚀 Getting Started

1. Drag a data source node (CSV, JSON, or Manual Table)
2. Click the node to configure it
3. Connect nodes by dragging from output to input circles
4. Drag to output connect/create

🔍 Core Concepts

• Nodes: Each node, tool, or box does one or more things to your data
• Connections: Arrows show how data flows. From Output to input
  • Think of it like audio equipment, that is always ready
• Preview: See results instantly under each node
  • Audio is always on, instantly able to preview

Cell level highlights..!

Hover your mouse over cells to see and understand your data automation tools better.

Highlight a cell, see it highlight across nodes, branches and the canvas.

How to start ET1.

ET1 starts with a CSV Input Node open and available to begin slicing your data.

Csv file looks like file.csv and opens in ET1.

CSV data usually looks like…

City, State Austin, Texas Texhoma, Texas Addison, Texas Allen, Texas Carrollton, Texas

Connecting the dots, creating connectors, drawing connections, the node menu

When highlighting on the right of a node with an output, you will find a circle.

This creates an arrow that can connect to the input of other nodes.

I find this next piece, the node menu, is the most helpful.
I can begin a process, and immediately get through everything with ease.
— Tyler Garrett

The node menu

Clicking the circle creates an arrow that points at a scrollable node menu, and automatically places the node directly to the right of your node.

“Drag” the circle by clicking and dragging your mouse to create an arrow…

“Drop” the arrow by letting go of your mouse click into a blank canvas to create a scrollable node menu where you need a node to be placed.

Drag the circle and drop.. not that crazy right!

Save your favorite nodes in the 6 circles in the top. Drag and drop the node/tool into the circle to save your favorite nodes, to make for an easier development lifecycle.

🛠️ Essential Nodes

1. Input/Output
   • CSV/JSON: Load data from files
   • Manual Table: Type data directly
   • Export: Save results
2. Basic Transformations
   • Filter: Show only what you need
   • Sort: Reorder your data
   • Column Renamer: Make headers friendly

🧪 Try This

1. Add a CSV node and load a file
2. Connect it to a Filter node
3. Set a simple filter (e.g., “age > 30”)
4. See the results update instantly!

Questions? Please contact us.

Return to ET1 Overview to learn more.