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durannarud
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October 25, 2011
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Add new metadata fields

  • October 25, 2011
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Hi,

I would like to be able to add some extra metadata fields to pictures, for use in Bridge. I have heard that it is possible, but I don't understand how to do it. Can you please point me to a comprehensive guide to completing this operation or give me some pointers?

Thank you in advance.

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 8, 2016

Try the following (it works for me in Bridge CS6):

Re: Re: Custom Info Panel as Bridge MetaData Panel

Paul Riggott
Paul Riggott
Inspiring
October 25, 2011

Metatada can be added to pictures in several ways.

In Bridge metadata can be added from the Metadata panel when a picture is selected.

It can be added via File - File Info then add data using the panels

A template can be used to add metadata

Tools - Create Metadata Template

To apply to selected files...

Tools - Append/Replace Metadata

In Photoshop you can use the panels via File -File Info.

or apply a template from within the panel.

Once you have the data in the fields, this information can be extracted and used in scripts etc.

Hope this helps.

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    durannarudAuthor
    Known Participant
    October 26, 2011

    Hi,

    Thank you for answering this thread too. You've been very helpful.

    I looked over the suggestions, in case I had missed something, but it seems none of them allow me to add extra fields (unless I missed something). For instance, many pictures are of products, for which I'd like to display color, make or even materials used and I'd like to be able to add the appropriate fields to the already existing ones. Can this be done through Bridge directly or does it have to be scripted in order for Bridge to even allow this?

    Paul Riggott
    Paul Riggott
    Inspiring
    October 26, 2011

    To add custom fields a script or panel would have to be created.

    There is an example of adding fields in SnpModifyMetadata.jsx in the Bridge SDK

    http://www.adobe.com/devnet/bridge.html

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