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Create a GeoLocator Data Package from a GeoPressure Template

Source: R/create_gldp_geopressuretemplate.R
create_gldp_geopressuretemplate.Rd

This function creates a GeoLocator Data Package based on the information found in a DESCRIPTION file located in the specified directory. It utilizes the create_gldp function and ensures that required fields are present, converting them into a format compatible with GeoLocator Data Package standards.

Usage

create_gldp_geopressuretemplate(directory = ".")

Arguments

directory

A string specifying the path to the directory containing the GeoPressureTemplate, including the DESCRIPTION file.

Value

A list containing the descriptor for the GeoLocator Data Package.

Details

The function performs the following steps:

  1. Checks if the provided directory exists.

  2. Reads the DESCRIPTION file using the desc package.

  3. Verifies the presence of mandatory fields (Title, Authors@R, and License) and warns about the absence of suggested fields (Version and Description).

  4. Maps author roles to their corresponding GeoLocator roles.

  5. Creates and returns a GeoLocator Data Package with the information extracted from the DESCRIPTION file.