Importing metadata from an .xml, or any ArcGIS item, to a layer file using the Metadata importer tool, import metadata from the ArcToolBox, or the import tool from the Description window does not import metadata to the layer file.
Last Published: August 25, 2014ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number
NIM064573
Submitted
January 27, 2011
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
ArcGIS for Desktop
Version found
10.1
Status
Will Not Be Addressed
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Additional Information
We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.
Workaround
Import Metadata to the shapefile before saving it as a layer file.