Changing the data type of metadata

You can change the type of a metadata as long as you have not deployed any document type that contains the metadata.

When you save a metadata group, the metadata types are automatically updated in all connected document type resources. The metadata values in the document type resources are not affected.

To change the data type of a metadata

1	In the resource set, double-click the metadata group. The Metadata group editor opens.

2	Double-click the metadata to edit. The Metadata definition dialog box opens.

3	Change the Data type and click OK.

Consequences for deployed document types

This change cannot be applied to a document type unless a user with administrator privileges updates the repositories. See: • Changes that require database manipulation. • Changing the data type of metadata (redeploy).