Data TypeģD models from laser scanning or photogrammetry should be archived along with the original scan or image datasets (see sections below).

Click on the data type to learn more about that specific type. This table lists all file types we accept with a template of the required metadata associated with each type. Whereas acceptable file formats may be sufficient for dissemination, but need work to convert into a preservation-suitable format and may need more extensive curation in the future. Preferred file formats are open stable formats suitable for preservation (may be converted to a more accessible web format for dissemination).

Required file-level metadata will differ dependent on data type and for each data type, only certain types of file formats are accepted. Navigate to a section of the guidelines using the links below:ĪDS Deposit Checklist PDF, Microsoft Word File Formats and Metadataįile-level metadata is the information required for ADS to archive and disseminate files within a larger dataset, this will commonly include notes on the software used, lists of file names, and contextual information.

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