I need to retrieve the metadata information from a feature layer. I have the web services available and I can run queries to retrieve the feature attributes, but I don't know any method to retrieve the metadata. Is there any sample or code snippet that I can use to understand the method?
[GIS] How to retrieve metadata from a feature layer in ArcGIS Server 10 using Flex
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Best Answer
I believe that as of ArcGIS Server 10.1 access to metadata for map services is now supported through the REST services:
Source and more info here: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#//015400000579000000
Note that I'm not sure if this applies to metadata for individual layers within a map service, or just the entire service as a whole....