We use the XML editor XMetaL to create finding aids.
When you get a new copy of XMetaL installed as part of computer refresh, or when a new version of XMetaL has been installed, you usually need to add some files in order to use our EAD template.
In G:\SCHLES\COLLECTION SERVICES\MANUSCRIPTS\XML\new 2009 schema there are two files:
ead.css (stylesheet)
ead.mcr (macros)
- Drag and drop both files into Rules folder: C:\Program Files\XMetaL 11.0\Author\Rules
- Drag and drop ead.css into Display folder: C:\Program Files\XMetaL 11.0\Author\Display
- Drag and drop ead.mcr into Macros folder: C:\Program Files\XMetaL 11.0\Author\Macros
Test by opening a finding aid. You will see it generate some customization files. Then check to see if macros appear under Tools—Macros.
If for some reason you are denied access to the XMetaL folders, contact HUIT and let them know that you need administrator privileges on your computer.
Schema:
Our template has tagging which allows our documents to automatically validate against the LOC schema (on the LOC website). Some people keep a local copy of the schema on their hard drive, either in their XMeteL author folder or on their desktop. This is handy in situations where the LOC schema website is down (uncommon, but it does happen occasionally). The schema can be found here:
G:\SCHLES\COLLECTION SERVICES\MANUSCRIPTS\XML\new 2009 schema\LCXlink schema.
Macros:
A note about macros: the shared macro file will only work on documents running the LOC schema.