Mostly for my work I use PostgreSQL or .tab files (MapInfo).
However, I am familiar with conversion from one format to another using ogr2ogr
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My problem is that how can I make the metdata file or .xml file for a shapefile.
I converted it using ogr2ogr and QGIS, but none of them makes the .xml file with it.
How can I make shapefile metatdata?
I can use any software including esri for that, just need to know how.
Best Answer
The ArcGIS tool Synchronize Metadata will do this for you (Conversion toolbox).
Be aware that it will create ESRI metadata, a standard that covers fields from many different standards (ref here). If you need metadata in another standard (FGDC, ISO, Inspire, etc.) you will need to follow up with the Esri Metadata Translator tool (Conversion toolbox).