The Dataverse Network Project

You can schedule how often studies in your Network are exported into XML that uses DDI (study and variable metadata) and Dublin Core (study metadata only) formats. These export files are used by the Network's OAI server and for the preservation and sharing of your data. You also can edit an existing export schedule.

To set up an OAI export schedule for studies in your Network:

1. Navigate to the Network homepage, and then click Network Options.
   You see the [Your] Dataverse Network Admin Options page.
2. Click Schedule Study Exports.
   You see the Study Export Schedule page.
3. Use the Export Period pull-down list to select whether to export your Network's metatdata on a daily or weekly basis.
4. In the Export Hour of Day field, set the time of day at which to perform the export, based on a 24-hour clock.
   Enter an integer between 0 (midnight) and 23 (11 PM).
5. In the Export Day of Week field, set the day on which to perform the export. Enter an integer between 1 (Sunday) through 7 (Saturday).
6. Click Save to save the schedule, or click Cancel to lose your entries.
   If your save succeeds, you see the message Update Successful!
   Click Network Options to return to the Network Admin Options page.

To edit an existing export schedule, navigate to the Schedule Study Export option and modify the current configuration on that page.