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# Empty a dataset

# Empty a dataset {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Empty a dataset when you want to remove the old data and import new data from the same external system to the same table.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_process_optimization_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesProcess Mining Workspace.
2. On the left of the page, select the External data integration icon (![External data integration icon]()).
3. Select a dataset that you want to empty.  
   The dataset opens in a new tab.
4. Select Empty dataset from the dataset tab.  
   A dialog box appears requesting you to confirm that you want to empty the selected dataset.
5. Type "Empty" in the confirmation area, and select Empty dataset.  
   The content from the audit and record tables are removed. After you've emptied the dataset, you can import any dataset again. For steps to import data, see [Import data into the audit table](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3L46NWNBIIW~15KJYMzT7Q "Import external dataset into the audit table to start working with the data in Process Mining.").

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