# Setting the type of metadata (input)

## About this task

In this step, the type of metadata is set as either input or output. For this procedure, the metadata of interest is input.

## Procedure

1. In the dialog box, select Input XML.

   ![File - Step 2 of 5 dialog box.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/Repo-XML_new_step2.png)
2. Click Next to upload the input file.