Use Customize to add the Batch Metadata Modifier Tool icon to the ArcCatalog toolbar. Locate and add the Batch Metadata Modifier Tool Add-In, 'ArcCatalogMetadataModifier.esriAddIn'. From the navigation bar, select Customize → Add-In Manager. The stand-alone tool can also be launched from ArcCatalog by pressing the tool button with no items selected. Unzip the downloaded folder and double-click the executable file, 'MetadataModifier Form.exe', There are two ways to launch the Batch Metadata Modifier Tool: Metadata formats accepted: FGDC CSDGM, ArcGIS 1.0, and ISO 19115.ĭownload the ArcGIS Add-In and stand-alone Windows executable.The ArcGIS Add-In requires ArcGIS Desktop version 10.2/10.3.Tool can be run as an ArcGIS Add-In or as a stand-alone Windows executable.Be especially careful modifying repeatable elements in multiple files that do not have and identical structure. Modifying multiple files simultaneously that don't have identical structures is possible but not advised.Tool is not designed for those unfamiliar with XML metadata structures and schemas.Importing Metadata Nodes from External Files.Editing a Single Element in Multiple Metadata Files.

Executing a Simple FIND and REPLACE Command.20) if you have questions or wish to collaborate on further developing this tool. INSIDE Idaho, the University of Idaho Library, and the University of Idaho are not responsible for errors that may occur.Ĭontact Bruce Godfrey ( Ph. This tool is in a research and development state. Thumbnails can also be generated for a batch of selected geodatabase objects within ArcCatalog. The tool has find/replace capabilities, can delete metadata elements, and can import metadata elements from external files. The Batch Metadata Modifier Tool allows knowledgeable metadata professionals to modify individual or multiple XML files simultaneously.

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