ArcGIS 9.4 Metadata Edit and Validation Enhancements
Explore the latest ArcGIS 9.4 Metadata Edit tools and validation features including support for ISO 19139 XML, "FGDC" and "ISO 19139" editors, and enhanced import/export capabilities. Participate in the Beta Testing program for firsthand experience.
ArcGIS 9.4 Metadata Edit and Validation Enhancements
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Presentation Transcript
FGDC Working Group December 10, 2009 2 pm Eastern
Guest Speaker: Curtis Price, USGS • ESRI 9.4 review coordinator • Insights
ArcGIS 9.3.1 Metadata Edit Storage/Display CSDGM XML, stylesheet ISO 19139 XML, stylesheet • "FGDC" Editor • "ISO 19139" Editor • Validation: • ESRI Metadata Translator tool • USGS MP Metadata Translator (mp)
ArcGIS 9.4 Metadata Edit Storage/Display "ArcGIS Metadata" format (new at 9.4) Importers/Exporters supported No CSDGM export at release; planned post release by download from ESRI website • One editor interface, different presentations • Integrated validation • "Attach" read-only support of 9.3.1 fmt • Manage from scripting (refresh, copy) • 9.3.x custom editors (NPS, 3-tab etc) not supported in 9.4.
ArcGIS 9.4 Beta Testing • USGS is participating in beta testing • Current version Beta 1, Beta 2 in Jan '10 • Beta program is much more open then before, participation is encouraged
Questions from FGDC for ESRI • Is ArcGIS 9.4 Metadata format open XML to allow access without ESRI software? • Are extension elements (like Biology CSDGM metadata extensions) supported? • Questions have been passed on toAletaVienneau at ESRI.