Bug
Metadata cannot be imported into an MXD unless an XML already exists for that MXD.
| Bug ID Number | NIM068589 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | May 20, 2011 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.0 |
| Status | Duplicate |
Description
The Import Metadata tool crashes if the metadata XML file does not exist for the map document (mxd) that the metadata is to be imported to.Cause
The cause of this behavior is unknown at this time.Workaround
Run the Metadata Importer tool using the same Source and Target Metadata via the following steps:- In ArcCatalog (not the Catalog window in ArcMap), select the map document and click the Description tab.
![[O-Image]](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000011265/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wdHE.png)
- Click Edit and Save.
This action creates an XML document for the map document. The XML component of this map document can be seen from Windows Explorer. - Run the Metadata Importer tool in the ArcToolbox > Conversion Tools > Metadata toolset using the same Source and Target Metadata.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM068589
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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