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Use

With the HTML-based metadata repository, you can access information from a central point about the metadata objects from the Business Information Warehouse. This metadata especially includes important object properties and their relationships with other objects.

Functions

A navigation area is available on the left-hand side of the metadata repository, and a display area is on the right-hand side.

Information Display

In the navigation area, you can choose the objects for which information needs to be displayed:

The existing object types are executed in the display area for the selection affected. By using the link for an object type, you receive a list of all objects belonging to this type. By using the link for an object, you receive object-specific, detailed information.

To navigate in the metadata repository from page to page, choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text (Display Previous Page) or This graphic is explained in the accompanying text (Display Next Page). By using This graphic is explained in the accompanying text Main Page, you can call up the entry page.

Graphics

The graphic display of metadata objects are offered in different formats (VML and SVG). You can find additional information under Displaying Graphics.

Search in the Metadata Repository

If you choose Search in Metadata Repository in the navigation area, the fields that need to be filled for the search criteria are displayed in the right-hand area of the screen. When a search request is made, the technical name, short texts, long texts, and SAP-delivered metadata object documentation are searched. You can find additional information under Searching for Metadata.

Metadata Exchange

By using the function area Transport Connection in the Administrator Workbench, you can exchange metadata between different systems. You can find additional information under Exchange of Metadata in XMI Format.

Metadata Documents

In the BW documentation administration, you can create documents for metadata objects and select them for display as online documentation. For more information , see Structure linkDocuments for Metadata.