MeauxData

MeauxData (MoData), the latest version 2.0, is an advanced extension for ArcCatalog developed by ESRI. This program serves as a robust tool in the System Utilities category, particularly under the Plugins Addons subcategory. As a Freeware licensed tool, MeauxData provides exceptional value without any cost involved.

MeauxData is designed to streamline the creation of metadata, enhancing efficiency for users working with large datasets. It writes the basics of metadata and offers a suite of key features such as the ability to create templates, utilize stored keywords, and access a database containing departmental and metadata creators' names and addresses. Additionally, it supports batch processing and includes a visually intuitive help module, making the user experience seamless and comprehensible.

This extension allows for customization through default settings, providing control over which items are written to the templates. When a template is loaded, it selectively overwrites only the chosen metadata, preserving any pre-existing information. For instance, if only the metadata creator's information is written to a template, loading this template will only update the metadata creator section of the selected data files, leaving other information untouched.

Available for download at no cost, this free tool is a must-have for those looking to simplify their metadata management process, particularly in an ArcCatalog environment.

Pros:

• Free download
• Customizable templates
• Batch processing capability
• Intuitive visual help module

Cons:

• Limited to ArcCatalog users
• Basic metadata creation

You may want to check out more software, such as Point Tweaker, Snip2Code Plugin for Notepad++ or COMAddin2007, which might be similar to MeauxData.