datacite-metadata-generator
This is a single HTML form which can be used to generate DataCite Metadata Kernel 4.1 XML. Metadata is generated by populating text boxes and selecting values from drop-downs. The results can then be saved to a file.
How to use:
Live version of the metadata generator
- Download datacite-metadata-generator.html.
- Open using a browser (Firefox/Chrome/Opera recommended, or IE8+).
- Start creating metadata.
- Use 'Select All' button to copy and paste results or 'Ready to Save' button to save results to a file.
Uses:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JQuery 1.9.1
Notes:
- Currently the 'save to file' feature does not work in Internet Explorer or Safari.
- The form does not perform any XML validation or validation against the DataCite schema.
To Do:
- Enable 'save to file' feature in Internet Explorer and Safari.
- XML and schema validation options.
- Try to integrate schema documentation to add context to input fields.
Development:
You can build a self-contained html file dist/datacite_metadata_generator.html
via gulp
.
Setup:
npm install
npm install -g gulp
Build:
gulp