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Training Structure. Agenda How to use the EPA Metadata Editor (EME) Installing Configuring Editing Using the database Using the validator Customizing the EME for your needs (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources [NCDENR] example) – thanks Julia Harrell!! Materials
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Training Structure • Agenda • How to use the EPA Metadata Editor (EME) • Installing • Configuring • Editing • Using the database • Using the validator • Customizing the EME for your needs (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources [NCDENR] example) – thanks Julia Harrell!! • Materials • EME Installation package (http://epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html) • NCDENR Implementation example information • NCDENR example attributes template
Learning Objectives • After completing this module the student can: • Describe what is required to install the EME • Describe how to use the major features of the EME • Using the default buttons • Using the database • Using the help features • Using the spell checker • Using the validation service • Describe how the EME can be customized for different user needs
Pre-Installation Requirements • Important! • ArcGIS 9.2 SP 1 • .Net Feature for ArcGIS • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 .Net Feature for ArcGIS .NET Framework 2.0
Using the EME: Hands-on Demonstration • Basic EME features • Configuring the EME • EME user interface structure and design • Using the default setters • Using the EME database • Using the help features • Using the spell-checker • Using the validation service
Using the EME: State of NC Example • Process • NC DENR created a metadata implementation (draft) • Designed to be simple and easy • Includes key concerns for NC DENR • Currently in progress • Map fields to EME database • Populate database • Populate detailed attributes separately (if desired) • Use default setters and interactively enter text
Training Recap • Key Topics • Pre-Installation requirements • Configuring the EME 2.1 • Using the database • Working with the EME 2.1 • Using the help file • Using the validation service • NC custom example • Next Steps • Training repeated 9/16/2008 • EME v3 coming out in September • EME v3 trainings • October 7 and 14
Metadata Tools and Templates Resources • Some Key Resources for Peaceful Metadata Editing • EPA’s Metadata Editor (EME) • http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html • Metaparser • http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/validation/ • http://geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata/ • FGDC CSDGM Graphical Image Map • http://www.fgdc.gov/csdgmgraphical/index.html • Metadata Toolbox • http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.geoprocessing.filteredGateway&GPID=13
EME Quiz! • Name one way to enter information into the EME • Using default setters • Using dropdowns • Manually • All of the above • What does the EME require to be installed? • ArcGIS 9.2 service pack 1 • Microsoft’s .Net framework 2.0 • .Net support feature for ArcGIS • All of the above • Users can enter information into the EME database to customize it for their needs • True • False