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Custom Metadata Overview

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The Custom Metadata Overview in the Repository Model main menu is where a Nodinite Administrator manages Custom Metadata.

The Custom Metadata feature is part of the Nodinite Repository Model.

In the Custom Metadata Overview, you will find a sortable list of defined Custom Metadata entries. An extensive list of Custom Metadata entries, can be narrowed down by typing characters into the filter text box.
Custom Metadata Overview (6.1.0.87)
Here's an example of the Custom Metadata Overview.

Manage Custom Metadata

The available functionalities for Managing Custom Metadata entries are:

Add new Custom Metadata

To create a new Custom Metadata simply click on the "Add Custom Metadata" button to open the Custom Metadata editor.
Add Button

Edit Custom Metadata

To Edit an existing Custom Metadata simply click on the link in the Name column or open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Edit" menu item.
Edit Actions Buttons Menu Item
Click the 'Edit' menu item to edit an existing Custom Metadata.

Delete Custom Metadata

To Delete an existing Custom Metadata open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Delete" menu item.
Delete Actions Button Menu Item
Click the 'Delete' menu item to Delete an existing Custom Metadata.

Restore deleted Custom Metadata

To Restore a deleted Custom Metadata, you must first check the "Include deleted Custom Metadata" checkbox.
Include deleted Custom Metadata
When checked, include deleted Custom Metadata in the list.

Then, open the menu from the "Actions" button and click the "Restore" menu item.
Restore Actions Button Menu Item
Here's an example on how to Restore a deleted Custom Metadata

Export Custom Metadata

To Export an existing Custom Metadata, open the menu from the "Actions" button and click on the "Export" menu item. This will open the Nodinite generic Export wizard.
Export Actions Button Menu Item
Click the 'Export' menu item to open the Export Wizard

Filter the list of Custom Metadata

There are two input fields where you can narrow down a large list of entries. Filter options
Here's an example where to apply a Filter on content in the list.

  • Name - Type characters to narrow the list based on either the Name or the Description.
  • Data Type - To filter on a specific type, select one of the entries in the list:

    Data Type Filter (6.1.0.87)
    The list of different Custom Metadata Types as Filter options.

Sort

Click the icons in the table header to sort the list.
Sort options
Here's an example of sortable Columns in the Custom Metadata Overview.

Copy API URI

From the "Copy API URL" modal you get the address of the underlying REST API call that was made against the Web API. Click the "Copy API URI" to open the modal to get the query string.

Tip

You can use the data in custom Reports.

Frequently asked questions / Troubleshooting

You can create new, edit and delete Custom Metadata entries using the Nodinite Web Client.

How do I create a new Custom Metadata?

Read and follow the instructions in this user guide: 'Add or manage Custom Metadata'.

Next Step

Add or manage Custom Metadata

Custom Metadata - Learn more about the definition of a Custom Metadata
Repository Model - Learn more about the whole repository concept
Repository Overview - Manage the Repository Model within the Web ClientCS
Monitor Views - Associate Custom Metadata with Monitor Views to view the evaluated Status in the list