
Please see the section “Patterns for Metadata editor” for more information. Regular expression patterns in the Javascript format can be entered here. Default ValueĪ value that is always set in this field when the metadata group is applied to the object. Choose the language and write the Field Name and Description in that language. This is for translations of the Field name and Description. Sortableįlag to say whether a user can sort on this field or not. Should generally by required on all fields. Field nameĪ text label to know what the field is for.

Each field has an UUID but if you wish to map the field to your own identification system please use the External ID field as detailed below. ¶Īll fields have attributes some of which are common to all fields, such as the label others are specific to only certain types of field. The fields can be re-ordered by dragging to the right of the field input, and this action is instantly saved in the system.įields can be deleted from the metadata group by click on the cross that appears when hovering over the row. You can click on the fields to edit their attributes. The metadata group preview window, gives a representation of how the metadata group will be rendered in the main interface. For more information, read “Add Metadata groups to group” later in this document. A list of groups which can be imported and used into the group being edited is shown here. Metadata groups can be used within metadata groups. Examples of good reusable fields are lookup fields for e.g. They can be applied to the Metadata Group by clicking on it. All the fields that have had this reusable flag set will be shown under this tab.

Once a field is used within a metadata group it can be setup as a reusable field to be used in another metadata group. WorkstepsĪ workstep field is similar to a Multi-choice, but the allowed transitions between values (states) are defined in this metadata editor, separately for each user group. When added to a metadata group, they willīecome available in the search form. You can map these fields intoĪny metadata group. XMP fieldĪny XMP or EXIF fields in the source material will beĪutomatically created by the system. System fields can be used to take that metadata and apply it to the metadata of an item, making it easier for example to have all your metadata in one place. The transcoder will interrogate media files when they are ingested, pulling various metadata out. A search in this tree will match items with nodes exactly matching the query and items with nodes below one matching the query. This field type allows for the selection of nodes in a predefined tree of fields. Similar to a lookup field but allows for user created choices. Lookup fieldĪllows the administrator to set up a fixed list of choices which the user can search for and add as metadata. TimestampĪ timecode field, you can choose from PAL, NTSC, NTSC30 or Custom framerate. Will have a date chooser shown when rendered in the system. IntegerĪ Choice setup to be shown as radio buttons. TextareaĪ larger text area to promote users to enter in more information. The values are set as attributes in this metadata editor. The fields are new field types that can be added: TextĪllows a user to choose between different set values. It is saved as you add the field into the metadata group preview window. Click on the field or group for it to be added the metadata group preview window. ¶įrom this window you can choose Fields, Re-useable Fields and Groups with which to build up a Metadata group. To load another metadata group click on the name of the current metadata group. On the right is the window for attributes for individual fields. In the middle of the view is a representation of the metadata group known as the metadata group preview window. On the left is tabs for selectable items and fields that can be placed within the metadata group to build up the form. To edit the metadata group click on the name of the group you wish to edit and you will be presented with the edit window.

To delete the group click the cross which appears when hovering over the group row with the mouse cursor. This will add the new group to the list, from which you can edit it. To create a new metadata group type into the field which says “Add metadata group?” and hit enter. Manipulate Access Control Lists on Metadata fields.Īdd choices for those fields that support it.Īdd metadata groups to metadata groups as references. Add and remove fields on metadata groups.Ĭhange the attributes of fields in a metadata group.
