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EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project

Geospatial Metadata: Intermediate Course

Module 2: Using the EPA Metadata Editor (EME)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Using the EME: State of NC Example

ProcessNC 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

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Training Recap

Key TopicsPre-Installation requirementsConfiguring the EME 2.1 Using the databaseWorking with the EME 2.1Using the help fileUsing the validation serviceNC custom example

Next StepsTraining repeated 9/16/2008EME v3 coming out in SeptemberEME v3 trainings

October 7 and 14

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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.filteredGat

eway&GPID=13

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EME Quiz!

Name one way to enter information into the EME

A. Using default settersB. Using dropdownsC. ManuallyD. All of the above

What does the EME require to be installed?

A. ArcGIS 9.2 service pack 1B. Microsoft’s .Net framework 2.0C. .Net support feature for ArcGISD. All of the above

Users can enter information into the EME database to customize it for their needs

A. TrueB. False