The CW Data Catalog is a repository of metadata records about resources of interest to the Corps of Engineers. The resources
fall into three major categories, Asset, Activity and Agent. Furthermore, it contains other items of information used in
the metadata records, these are referred to as registry items.
The CW Data Catalog offers two basic functions, viewing and editing as well as advanced functions such as linking assets using relationship properties.
Viewing the catalog allows users to quickly and easily search through all available assets and find information about each. Use the pages below to learn more about how to view and access
registered assets and how to register or update assets based on recommended practices.
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Training Videos
The CW Data Catalog training series provides detailed information about why
you should use the CW Data Catalog, what goes into the CW Data Catalog, which
assets apply to your expertise and a brief overview of the CW Data Catalog interface. Step by step videos for registering
assets, importing assets and connecting assets with relationship properties follow the
introductory videos in the series. The link below will take you to the CW Data Catalog YouTube channel
Constraint Indicators
Constraints Indicators are shown on the left side of each listed asset in the CW Data Catalog. The Constraints Indicators provide a quick visual stating if the asset contains CUI, Access Constraints, or Use Constraints.
Green Lock - No Constraints for this Asset.
Red Lock - A Use Constraint or Access Constraint (or both) are present for this asset.See additional details in the Constraints tab when viewing the asset.
Shield - One or more CUI Constraint is present for this Asset. See additional details in the Constraints tab when viewing the asset.
Who’s Involved
Catalog User- users who are viewing the assets to see what is available and what might be something they can use in their project. (Non-signed in users)
Resource Owners- responsible for entering data for Systems, Datasets, Services and other connected assets. A resource owner processes registering their data and systems in systematic order for ease in ability to search and find by other users. (Signed in users)
Admin Users- responsible for managing and maintaining their own assets and have the capability to edit and update others assets. An admin user may be responsible for managing connections between assets/data entered by other users. (Small group of users with elevated permissions)
Data Catalog Role Permissions
There are three different levels of permission roles in the Data Catalog: Editor, Author and User.
Data Catalog Editor- an authenticated user with the ability to create, edit and link assets entered by themselves or another user.
Data Catalog Author- an authenticated user with the ability to create and edit assets only created by themselves, they have the ability to link assets created by others to their new asset
Data Catalog User- an unauthenticated user browsing the CW Data Catalog
