MM5.9 Major New Features
- Mathias Mattson (MHM)
- Kasper Svane
- Bernadette Besenhofer
Media Manager 5.9.0
Duplicate detection
Duplicate detection has been enhanced with additional detection types.
If duplicate detection is enabled, the chosen duplicate detection types will be used when an asset is uploaded.
In Portal config manager settings:
Click Enable duplicate detection
Choose from the following Duplicate detection types
Perceptual hash
Sha1 hash
Use metadata field
Original filename
Depending on the types chosen, customize further options. These will be ignored if the related detection type has not been selected
Use metadata field > Specify field used for comparison
Original filename > Choose with or without extension
Perceptual hash > Specify threshold for detection
Detailed information can be found here MM5.9 Duplicate Detection
Analytics
A new section has been added showing system usage data. It can be accessed through the Settings cogwheel, provided the user has the correct roles.
The following things are tracked in the system
Asset downloads
User logins
Collection shares
More will be added in future versions
Detailed information can be found here DC 5.9 - Analytics
Administration section (beta version)
Parts of DAM center functionality has been implemented in the Media Manager. (The rest will be added in the 5.10.0 release)
The following parts can now be configured by choosing Settings > System Administration in the Media Manager's top menu.
Users and Groups
Metadata
Digizuite constants
Language
Single asset sharing
A single asset can now be shared via a link that prompts a download of the asset. Anyone with the link will be able to download the asset in its original quality.
Access the functionality via the asset’s Share button provided the user has the correct roles for sharing (same roles as for collection sharing apply).
Detailed information can be found here MM5.9 Collaboration | Sharing a single assets
Metadata editor UI
New features include
Group navigation (Navigate to, Expand all, Collapse all)
Language selection (Ability to choose the languages shown for the metafield)
Metafield tooltip (Display additional information per field via info icon)
Other improvements
Paging through assets
When clicking from the asset list to the asset preview page, it is now possible to navigate between assets, by using the navigation under the asset.
When applying a filter, the navigation will take this into account and show only the assets from the search results. Note: The navigation will be cleared on site refresh.
Retain page position when navigating back
When navigating from the asset list to the asset preview page and clicking the back button, the asset list automatically scrolls the previous position.
Change video thumbnail to custom image
The third option is now located under the tab “Custom image” when changing the thumbnail of a video. It provides the possibility of selecting an image asset from the library. Click 'Choose image' to select an image via the asset picker. It can now be saved as the new thumbnail.
MM5.9 Thumbnails for video assets
Brandportal: Customisable colors, optional text shadow and removable image
The Edit layout panel has been updated. New options in the folder section allow users to customise the cover layout further.
Images selected on the herobanner or on an folder can be removed by clicking the more-button.
Filters: Expand and collapse all filters
The user now has the option to expand or collapse all filter by choosing the relevant action in the Options button. The state of the filters will be saved in the users' preferences and remembered for next visit.
