Metadata Sets

Digest

metadata set A Metadata Set is a system component that provides the interface for customizing and managing the two types of metadata fields, wired and dynamic, that can be visible and/or associated with an asset.  Metadata Sets are managed in the Administration area of the system.

Concept

metadata set A Metadata Set is a system component that provides the interface for customizing and managing the two types of metadata fields, wired and dynamic, that can be visible and/or associated with an asset.  Metadata Sets are managed in the Administration area of the system.

Technical

Creating a Metadata Set

To create a new Metadata Set:

  1. In the Administration area, select ‘Metadata Sets’ from the left navigation pane.
  2. Navigate to your choice of container, or create a new container.

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  1. Under the General pane:
    Name – Name metadata sets according to the type of asset that will be used.
    Parent Container – This value will default to the current container, but can be changed by clicking the chooser icon.
  2. Under the Wired Fields pane:
    Lists the metadata fields that are standard for every asset. The Visibility column allows users to determine whether a field is shown in the metadata pane, completely hidden, or shown inline with content in the content pane. Checking the Required box will force users to enter a value for that field before allowing them to submit assets.
  3. Under the Dynamic Fields pane:
    Allows users to add custom metadata fields. Click on Add Text, Radio, or Dropdown, and enter a name for the new field.  Other options can be selected as normal.  If an Add Text, Radio, or Dropdown field is created, users will be prompted to enter the appropriate Configuration for options. If more than one dynamic field is created, users may enter a listing order for each field.

Appropriate Dropdown Code/Configuration:

Appropriate Radio Buttons Code/Configuration:

Appropriate Checkbox Code/Configuration:

  1. Click ‘Submit’ to save your new Metadata Set.

Attaching a Metadata Set to an Asset

To attach a Metadata Set to an asset:

  1. In the Home area, select the desired asset and click the Edit tab.
  2. In the Metadata pane, under Custom Metadata, click the chooser icon and select the desired metadata set.
  3. Click ‘Submit’ to record the metadata set assignment. You may then go back into the Edit tab and edit metadata values as desired.

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