Work with metadata

Metadata is data that provides information about other data. Metadata facilitates a clear analysis of data. This section covers the kinds of metadata, and the operators to use, and how to:

Add a scripted Metadata Profile

View metadata

Search on metadata item properties

Add, edit, delete, and search on nested custom metadata

Run an API script to import a Metadata Profile

Metadata Profiles are configured profiles for metadata fields. So, also see Configure Metadata Profiles and their templates for how to do the following:

Work with Metadata Profiles and Metadata Templates

Create a Custom Metadata Template

Apply the Custom Metadata Template to an item

Create, import and export a Metadata Profile

Create a Metadata Import Profile, as defined by your selection of File or Database type

Configure export rules for a Metadata Export Profile

Also see Items menu and Appendix E: Metadata unavailable for upfront processing for additional information.