2.1 Metadata

To display the metadata for the module or collection, scroll down to the footer, where it says More about this module/collection .

Metadata

The top of the metadata page includes a link to return to the Viewing Content page.

The Metadata section summarizes all the metadata the author included with his/her content. This includes the module title , language , summary , subject , keywords , as well as the authors, copyright holder, and maintainer Roles. Other sections are auto-generated by the software underlying Connexions, like the unique content ID , the latest version, the publication date, and the last revision date.

Downloads

The Downloads section of the metadata page gives you easy access to all the available downloadable formats for the content you are viewing.

Pdf files

Each module and collection has a PDF document version that can be downloaded for viewing without an internet connection. The PDF version of a collection is formatted for printing with page numbers, headers, footers, and numbered headings and is identical to the hardcopy printed version of the collection. PDF files can be downloaded from the Download dropdown in the Content Actions bar at the top of content pages, at the bottom of content pages, and from a content's metadata page.

Epub files

EPUB is a standard electronic book (ebook) format that can be read on a computer and on most small devices (smartphones, iPad, e-book readers, etc.). EPUB files can be downloaded from the Download dropdown in the Content Actions bar at the top of content pages, at the bottom of content pages, and from a content's metadata page. For more information on using EPUB files, see our EPUB help page.

Xml

XML provides a machine-readable representation of a module or collection.

Collection XML , called CollXML , contains a collection's metadata (authors, maintainers, keywords, subject list, collection abstract, print parameters, featured links, etc.) and its structure (links to modules contained in the collection, featured links for each module, subcollections and the modules in the subcollection). The CollXML cannot be reimported into collection editor.

Module XML , called CNXML , contains the metadata for a module and the content of the module. The CNXML can be imported into the module editor.

XML files for a collection or module can be downloaded from their respective metadata pages.

Source export zip

The module source export ZIP file contains the module XML (CNXML) file along with any media files that are part of the module. This ZIP can be imported into the module editor. It can be downloaded from a module's metadata page or be exported from the module editing interface.

The collection source export ZIP contains the collection XML (CollXML) as well as the module XML and module media files for each module it contains. It is intended for developers who want to create their own version of a collection by transforming the XML into a different look. It can be downloaded from a collection's metadata page or from the collection editing interface.

Offline zip

Collections and modules have a downloadable ZIP file that contains all of the information and contents of the collection or module. The ZIP includes:

• start.html which displays the collection or module and a table of contents in your browser
• HTML files of the content that can be viewed offline.
• All of the images and other media (videos, audio files, documents, applets, etc.) included in the module. The collection Offline ZIP contains the media files of all the modules in that collection.
• The content's XML file. The collection Offline ZIP also contains the XML files for each of the modules in the collection.
• The Offline ZIP files each have a README file that guides users through the contents of the ZIP. Developers can view the exact contents of the README from the links below.
  • Collection README File
  • Module README File

Offline ZIP files can be downloaded by choosing More downloads... from the Download dropdown at the top of content pages, at the bottom of content pages, and from a content's metadata page.

Version history

The Version History section of the metadata page contains an archive with links to all of the past versions of the content.

When a new module is published Connexions assigns a revision number to that versionof the module. If if becomes necessary to update the module, the author checks it out from the repository , edits it, and publishes it again. An incremented revision number is assigned to the updated version.Connexions stores all this revision information and you can view it on the History page for the module.

Reuse and attribution

The Reuse and Attribution section of the metadata page reminds you of the attribution requirements of the license the content is published under. It also gives a list of bibliographic citations in various popular styles, like the APA, MLA, or Chicago style.