Bridge search: Embedded PDF metadata

[JDW2_2017]

Hi all,

I am trying create a workflow around being able to search for "item number codes" (which we use in our work) which I can then embed in an individual PDF or In design files.

This can then be searched via bridge which will save me lots of time by being able to search for what I need locating it within the file.

Well, as some might know this is nothing new and both bridge and metadata compatible files allow for this.

I have two problems-

1) Metadata in Indesign files are not showing up at all in bridge search. ( this didn't work at all so I gave up and used PDF route)

2) Metadata from PDF's are not showing up in bridge search

When testing the workflow, I managed to get it to search in bridge using the "unique item codes" and it would bring up the PDF'S with that metadata but since that time I have been unable to get it to work.

Simply, I enter in a code which HAS been put into the metadata box in "File info"

Tried various things, but I am lost to what I did that first time to get it to work? thanks in advance!

[Stephen Marsh · Accepted solution]

I can’t say why it did work and now does not.

I have tested and both INDD and PDF are both correctly handled, whether using the search field in the upper right of the GUI or the Edit > Find command.

Perhaps you need to reset Bridge preferences:

Troubleshoot Adobe Bridge

[JDW2_2017]

Thanks resetting preferences using  "Control Alt Shift" when Bridge starts solved it! MANY THANKS!!

[Stephen Marsh]

Glad you’re all sorted!