In general, Metadata is data about data or data that describes data.
In DocuPhase, the eSpeed database and the index fields it contains describe the digital documents and files that are maintained in the DocuPhase Repository. The index fields for each DocuPhase Application are metadata that describe the documents contained in its virtual filing cabinet.
In Progression, Document Definitions are an example of metadata that describe the workflow properties for the associated DocuPhase Application and its documents. Through these associated links Progression inherits DocuPhase metadata.