You can copy metadata in ArcGIS Pro by saving it from an item using the Save As function, which allows you to export the metadata from the item, such as creating a copy without sensitive information.
Copying Metadata Using Save As
ArcGIS Pro provides tools to manage metadata associated with your geographic data and other items. One way to "copy" or extract the metadata from an item is by saving it to a separate file or a filtered version. This process essentially creates a copy of the item's metadata that can then potentially be used elsewhere or simply saved for archival purposes.
The Save As functionality, particularly the Save As Without Sensitive Info option, is a method to create a clean copy of your metadata.
Steps to Save Metadata Using Save As
Follow these steps to save the metadata from an item in ArcGIS Pro:
- Open a catalog view. You can do this from the View tab on the ribbon by clicking Catalog View.
- Browse to and select the local item in the contents list of the catalog view. This could be a geodatabase feature class, shapefile, map, toolbox, or another item with metadata.
- On the Catalog tab on the ribbon, in the Metadata group, click Save As.
- Click Save As Without Sensitive Info.
This process will save the metadata of the selected item, creating a new metadata file or updating the item's metadata to remove sensitive details, depending on the specific action initiated after selecting Save As Without Sensitive Info. This function is useful for preparing metadata for sharing or archiving.
Metadata is crucial for understanding the content, quality, and other characteristics of your data. Saving or copying it ensures that this valuable information is preserved and transferable.
For more details on managing metadata, you can refer to the official ArcGIS Pro documentation.
