-Search Bins of Bins- (possible?)

[jogabot]

(running [premiere pro v24.6.1 / build 2])

(macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 24A348)

is it possible to create a "search bins" of "bins"?  absent any "metada category" for "asset type", i've created search bins based on label colors i assigned to the 8 "asset types", one being "bins" (which is assigned the "mango" label).

this is the only "asset type label" that doesn't work in search bins.  likewise, bins with "metadata properties" that match those of a "search bin" (such as "Good" / "true/false") will not show up in the search bin.  

i wanted to create a "search bin" of "bins" so that i would have a complete list of all bins in the project listed alphabetically in a single search bin for easier access.  this would also be useful for detecting "duplicate bins".  but i can't figure out how to make it work.

any guidance appreciated

🙏TIA🙏

[Kevin-Monahan]

Hi @Jean-François23363179d63g,

Thanks for your question! Creating a “search bin” of “bins” in Adobe Premiere Pro might be a feature request due to your mentioned limitations. Here are some insights and potential solutions based on community discussions and Adobe’s documentation I located for you:

1. Search Bin Limitations: Currently, Premiere Pro’s search bins are designed to filter and display media assets based on metadata and labels, but they don’t inherently support the inclusion of bins as search results. This might be why your bins with the “mango” label or specific metadata properties aren’t appearing in the search bin.
2. Workaround with Metadata: One approach is to use custom metadata fields to tag your bins. While this won’t directly solve the issue of creating a search bin of bins, it can help you organize and locate bins more efficiently. You can create custom metadata fields and apply them to your bins, then manually search for these tags.
3. Manual Organization: Another method is to manually create a master bin that contains all your other bins. This won’t be as dynamic as a search bin, but it will give you a centralized location to access all your bins alphabetically.
   
   Aside from these possible workarounds (it sounds like you may have already tried these possible options), you can file a feature request with the team. The Adobe Premiere Pro Community can also provide additional insights in this thread. Other users might have developed creative workarounds or scripts to address similar needs.


I hope these suggestions help you manage your bins more effectively in Premiere Pro. Let me know if you need further assistance or have any other questions! Take care.

I hope this helps!

Thanks,
Kevin

[jogabot]

thanks kevin!...i'll try those strategies going forward...