How to: Create a dataset template in the Texas Data Repository (AKA Dataverse)


Instructions

  1. From the profile drop-down menu, click My Data.

    Profile menu expanded with the My Data option highlighted under the Raider Red drop-down menu

  2. Click Dataverses.

    Dataverse interface with the Dataverses option highlighted

  3. Click the dataverse for which you would like to create a template.

    Dataverse My Data page with a list of available dataverses, and one dataverse entry highlighted in red

  4. Click Edit. Then, click Dataset Templates.

    Dataverse interface with the Edit button highlighted and the Dataset Templates option selected in the drop-down menu

  5. In the top right corner, click Create Dataset Template.

    Dataverse interface with the “Create Dataset Template” button highlighted

  6. Name your Template, then edit the Metadata to your preference. Finally, click Save + Add Terms.

    Dataverse template creation page with editable metadata fields displayed and the “Save + Add Terms” button highlighted

Outcome

You will have created a dataset template in your dataverse.