Opens a submenu with options for preparing catalogs to manage different standard metadata formats. (For this function, you need the Administrator permission Modify Catalog Settings for the catalog to be prepared, and the Server permissions Modify Asset Handling Sets and Manage User Asset Handling Set.)
For IPTC
IPTC (International Press Telecommunication Council) is a standard for digital text applied to an image. Applications used for professional imaging support IPTC; e.g. the text information in Photoshop is a subset of the IPTC information.
Cumulus can read IPTC metadata information while cataloging. You can view and edit this metadata and Cumulus can write your changes back to the asset. Reading and writing back IPTC data is possible for assets of the following formats: JPEG, TIFF, PSD, and EPS. (For more information on writing back metadata, see “Write back Metadata” .)
If you want to capture IPTC data from assets and to write back IPTC data to assets, the Asset Handling Set(s) and the catalog(s) managing these assets must be prepared for this feature. IPTC record fields have to be added to the catalog(s) and their properties have to be enabled for field linking. The Writing back Metadata option must be activated in the Asset Handling Sets used to handle the assets containing IPTC data.
The function makes the preparation process easy. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: To view the captured metadata, the corresponding record fields must be included in one of your Record View Sets. If none of your Record View Sets provide a view that includes the fields, you have to add these fields to one view of at least one Record View Set. For a description on how to add fields to a view, see “Adding a Field to a Record View” .
For EXIF
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard for storing interchangeable information in image files, especially those using JPEG compression. Most digital cameras now use the EXIF format. Cumulus can read EXIF metadata information while cataloging. You can view and edit this metadata.
If you want a catalog to store EXIF information on assets, you have to add the EXIF record fields to this catalog. This function does it for you. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: To view the captured metadata, the corresponding record fields must be included in one of your Record View Sets. If none of your Record View Sets provide a view that includes the fields, you have to add these fields to one view of at least one Record View Set. For a description on how to add fields to a view, see “Adding a Field to a Record View” .
For XMP
Adobe’s XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is a labeling technology that allows you to embed metadata into the asset itself. With an XMP-enabled application (e.g. all applications of Adobe Creative Suite), information about a project can be captured during the content creation process and embedded within the file and into a content management system.
Cumulus can read XMP metadata information while cataloging from assets of the following formats: PDF, JPEG, DNG, TIFF and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign files. You can view and edit this metadata and Cumulus can write your changes back to the asset. Writing back XMP data is only possible for assets of the following formats: JPEG, DNG, TIFF, and PSD. (For more information on writing back metadata, see “Write back Metadata” .)
If you want to capture XMP data from assets and to write back XMP data to assets, the Asset Handling Set(s) and the catalog(s) managing these assets must be prepared for this feature. XMP record fields have to be added to the catalog(s) and their properties have to be enabled for field linking. The Writing back Metadata option must be activated in the Asset Handling Sets used to handle the assets containing XMP data.
The function makes the process of preparation easy. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: To view the captured metadata, the corresponding record fields must be included in one of your Record View Sets. If none of your Record View Sets provide a view that includes the fields, you have to add these fields to one view of at least one Record View Set. For a description on how to add fields to a view, see “Adding a Field to a Record View” .
Rebuild Catalog
Opens a dialog in which you can repair (rebuild) the active catalog. (See “Repairing Catalogs”, for more information.)
Backup Catalog
Opens a dialog in which you can save a backup copy of the active catalog. (See “Backing Up Catalogs”, for more information.)
Compress Catalog
Opens a dialog in which you can compress the active catalog. (Disabled if the catalog is already compressed as much as possible.) (See “Compressing Catalogs”, for more information.)