How do I create a default value for a metadata field on DSpace 7.6

[Nason Bimbe]

Hello,
I want to attach a default value for a metadata field so that if it is not filled in the default is set. I have looked at the input form documentation and I can not find any information of how to do it.

Thanks
Nason Bimbe

[DSpace Community]

Hi Nason,

Similar to DSpace 6.x (and earlier releases), default values can currently only be defined Collection by Collection by using the "Template Item" option.  This option lets you default default values that *all future Items* will receive when submitted to that specific Collection.  Documentation can be found at https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x/Edit+Collection#EditCollection-TemplateItem

Tim

[Nason Bimbe]

Thank you Tim, will give it a go.

Nason

[lucasangelo...@gmail.com]

  I am having trouble with this, when I go to edit template / add, no metadata list appears for me to choose from  

[Fatih Güneş]

Hi, just write the first few letters. For example write "dc.cont" you will see the options starting with dc.cont...