Yes, typically, the SAF structure expects content files along with metadata, but to perform a metadata-only upload, you can omit the content files from the item folders. Ensure the contents file is either empty or removed from each item's directory. This tells DSpace that no bitstreams (like PDFs or images) are included.
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Very Good.
Can we upload only metada using the SAFbuilder?
Without PDF files
Yes, typically, the SAF structure expects content files along with metadata, but to perform a metadata-only upload, you can omit the content files from the item folders. Ensure the contents file is either empty or removed from each item's directory. This tells DSpace that no bitstreams (like PDFs or images) are included.
Can we upload data from any externl devices like hard disk.
From wherever you upload, need to follow said steps.