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# Browsing datasets

This article explains how to browse datasets in LumiDB.

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### Open the dataset list

Go to the list view to see all datasets in a table. Each row shows the dataset’s assigned color, its name, and buttons to center the view or hide/show the dataset.

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### View dataset metadata

Click a dataset name to reveal its metadata.

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### Preview dataset coverage

Hover over a dataset row to highlight its area on the map using its assigned color.

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### Select datasets to visualize

Use the checkboxes to include or exclude individual datasets. Click Clear to remove all selections. Use the filter icon to search by keyword.

### Visualize selected datasets in 3D

Explore the data by zooming in on the map. As you zoom, LumiDB progressively streams higher-resolution data.

### Adjust resolution level

Set the maximum resolution level from the Display options menu.

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