Associations is the default view when you open Data Manager. The following screenshot shows the default Associations view of a new application:

If it is a brand new application and if no data had been loaded, you will see a message inviting you to add data. It is important to highlight how easy Qlik has made it for users to interact with data. You will see a lot of redundant elements when it comes to data loading. For example, we can load data from different options within the screen. You as a user will feel welcome and will want, no matter what, to load and play with your data.