Automatic metadata change detection
The system compares metadata during the following processes:
Table 8-10 Automatic Metadata Comparison and Results
| Comparison Done During | Result If Significant Differences Exist |
|---|---|
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Data loading. |
Message "Metadata needs to be reloaded" is displayed and data loading is suspended. If it is in the production lifecycle, a message is displayed on the Study Manager page. |
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Promoting an InForm model to a higher validation status. DMW compares model metadata to metadata in the InForm UAT or Production environment specified in the InForm clinical data model. |
A message is displayed and the promotion is not allowed. |
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Saving changes to a remote location or study account. |
Results of the comparison are displayed. |
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Metadata loading. |
If there are differences and you accept them, click the 
Load InForm Metadata icon in the InForm Configuration tab of the InForm clinical data model to synchronize DMW with InForm.
Note:
The InForm reporting database extract (RDE) views are the source of truth for DMW. For example, if a protocol change occurs that results in forms and items being removed from a trial, the RDE views may still retain the views and columns that represent the removed items. In that case, they also remain in DMW even after reloading metadata.