Metadata tab

The Metadata tab displays a table of the metadata associated with a file or layer selected on the Files tab of the Focus window.

Notice that an indicator is displayed at the bottom-right of the tab showing the number of metadata tags in the file or selected layer.

Number of metadata tags display

Sorting the table

By default, the table is sorted alphabetically in ascending order by the metadata-tag name. You can sort the table by column heading to dispay the content how you want.

To sort by column heading

Click the column heading by which you want to sort the information.
Click the column heading again to switch between descending and ascending order, and vice versa.
A beside the column heading indicates that the data is sorted alphabetically (for text data) or numerically (for numeric data) in ascending order. A indicates that the data is sorted in descending order.

Filtering the table

In the Filter box, type a keyword, integer, or a combination thereof according to the value you want to search for. For example, to search for all metadata tags that are related to the satellite sensor, type sensor. Notice that as you type, the table is filtered according to the characters you enter. After you complete typing the word sensor, only those tags that contain the term are displayed. Notice, too that the indicator at the bottom-right of the tab shows the number of matching tags in the file or selected layer.

Number of metadata tags matching filter term

If you cannot find the metadata tag you are looking for—particularly when the table contains a large number of tags—broaden or narrow the search criteria, as necessary, and then try running your search again.

Using the toolbar

If necessary, you can use the toolbar to cut, copy, or paste metadata between one cell and another. You can also add and remove rows, as necessary.

Table 1. Toolbar buttons
Button	Command name	Description
	Cut	Cut the selected item or items
	Copy	Copy the selected item or items
	Paste	Paste the cut or copied item or items
	Add	Add a new row to the table
	Delete	Remove one or more selected rows from the table
	Delete All	Remove all rows from the table