OpenEnergyPlatform / OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform

Naming convention for datasets and tables is not documented

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Since May 5, 2026.

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Description

Description of the issue

Naming convention for datasets and tables is not documented.
User inputs on a collaborative platform lead to messy naming and sorting.
There are existing naming recommendations from RDM, but not specific to OE-Data.

Ideas of solution

List and document existing rules and recommendations.
Discuss and decide on rules.
Implement in Dataset Architect, Data Porter and Review Process.

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