DC 5.8 Appendix (metadata)

Create metadata fields

When adding a new metafield, you have 2 required fields that need to be filled in:

• Name
• Field type – where you can choose from a drop-down menu different types for the new created fields (Note: some of the field types are system data references that should not need any configuration):
  • Int – field that contains numbers without decimal point
  • String – you can complete with different information in a text format
  • Bit – checkbox
  • Money- currency
  • DateTime – stores date and time
  • Metagroup – reference to a main group
  • EDL – is it commonly known as Edit Decision List
  • MultiComboValue – drop down with multiple selection
  • ComboValue – drop down with single selection
  • EditComboValue - drop down list that allows you to create new, or change existing values under editing asset metadata.
  • Note – acts as a string but you can complete with more information (bigger field)
  • MasterItemReference – system data reference that should not be configured
  • SlaveItemReference - system data reference that should not be configured
  • Float – field that contains numbers with decimal point
  • MetagroupRef - text that can have several meanings according to the format defined
  • UniqueVersion – define an unique version number of the asset
  • EXIF – system data reference that should not be configured
  • IPTC – system data reference that should not be configured
  • Tree – define the menu structure
  • Link – make reference to an external link

Configure metafield

• Name – edit the name of the field
• Description – add a description to it
• Fieldsize and Maxlength – will change the size and the length of the field. Leaving the value equal to zero will give no restriction to the editor
• Sortindex – organizes your fields in the group based on the number inserted. The lower the number is, the higher priority it will have in the list
• Required – thick the checkbox to require the needed information
• Show in list – thick the checkbox to show the created metadata group in the metadata editor list
• Auto translate – if you are using the system in different languages, the system will automatically apply new information to the specific field in all language
• Upload required – check the box and require the uploader to complete the metadata during the uploading session