1. Generating Metadata. Through ArcCatalog. Metadata Entry Tools. ▫ There are
many different metadata entry tools. ▫ Downloadable executables. (standalone).
Generating Metadata Through ArcCatalog
Metadata Entry Tools
There are many different metadata entry tools Downloadable executables (standalone) OnOn-line Forms (i.e. GOS) Integrated with your GIS software -ArcView 3.x -ArcGIS (ArcCatalog) ArcCatalog)
ArcCatalog Metadata Tool
ArcGIS has a metadata editor built into the ArcCatalog application This tool allow you to create metadata for various data files ArcCatalog will automatically generate a metadata file for you when you click on the metadata tab
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ArcCatalog
ArcCatalog will create metadata for you before you've ever entered a word into a metadata editor. Every time you view metadata, ArcCatalog will update these elements for you.
Editing Metadata in ArcCatalog
ArcCatalog uses dialogue boxes. Some boxes are “flagged” flagged” to help you comply with the FGDC standard.
Editing Metadata in ArcCatalog There is a system to the madness… madness… These are the 7 main sections of the CSDGM!
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Tips and Vocabulary…
Elements that ArcCatalog updates automatically do not display in the metadata editors. In ArcCatalog, ArcCatalog, elements that you can edit are called documentation, while elements that update automatically are called properties.
Examples of Documentation and Property Elements
Documentation -Title -Abstract -Contact info.
Properties -Bounding coords. coords. -Projection -Name and type of attributes
Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
When you click on the “metadata tab, the metadata toolbar becomes active
Import Metadata
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Export Metadata
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Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
Edit Metadata This button brings up the MD interface. If this is the first time that you opened the editor with the associated data file, then the properties of that dta file, such as bounding coordinates, projection, etc., will be populated.
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
Export Metadata
Import Metadata
Metadata Properties This button brings up the “Metadata Properties” Properties” dialog box which has two tabs: Enclosures and Options. The Enclosure tab gives you the option of attaching files (word docs., jpegs) within the MD file. The options tab allows you to turn off automatic updates of the MD.
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
Import Metadata
Export Metadata
Import Metadata
Create/Update MD This button allows you to create new metadata for a data file, or to update the metadata for a data file that has not been changed.
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Export Metadata
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Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
Import Metadata
You can import existing metadata into ArcCatalog. ArcCatalog.
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Metadata Entry in ArcCatalog
Metadata Properties
Export Metadata
Import Metadata
Export Metadata
Once your record is complete you can export the metadata in various formats, including several varieties of the FGDC CSDGM as well as html and xml. These exported files can be uploaded to a metadata clearinghouse, or disseminated to other potential data users.
Import Metadata
Edit metadata Create/Update Metadata
Export Metadata
Metadata is stored as Xml. ArcCatalog provides various stylesheets for viewing and exporting in various formats… formats… You can generate your own style sheet if you wish… wish…
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Synchronizing Metadata Creation and Updates
You can control how ArcCatalog updates your metadata under The National Park Service has developed a much more sophisticated extension that lets you select specific elements that you want to have updated automatically (and it is very useruser-friendly!) http://www.nature.nps.gov/im/units/mwr/gi s/metadata/metadata_tools.htm
Viewing MD in ArcCatalog
The Legend: -Asterisk*: automatically updated by ArcCatalog -Blue text: FGDC compliant elements -Green text: additional ESRI elements
Importing Metadata in ArcCatalog
ArcCatalog can import metadata in the following formats: -FGDC CSDGM TXT -FGDC CSDGM XML -FGDC CSDGM SGM
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Exercise 3 Developing a Crosswalk for Virginia Lite and ArcCatalog
In this exercise, you will familiarize yourself with ArcCatalog’ ArcCatalog’s metadata entry tool, by devloping a crosswalk between the VA Metadata Lite and ArcCatalog. ArcCatalog. Refer to the hand outs for further instructions!
Exercise 4
Importing and Exporting Metadata in ArcCatalog
In this exercise, you will import a metadata file into ArcCatalog, ArcCatalog, make some basic edits / updates, and then export this file Refer to your handout for instructions!
Exercise 5
Time to Write!
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