User Guide

ACDSee Pro 2.5 - User Guide
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Adding database, EXIF, and IPTC information to multiple files
You can use the Batch Set Information tool to add to or change the database, EXIF, and IPTC
information of multiple files. You can set the information to apply globally to all the files, or to
apply unique information to each separate file, at the same time. You can also save your
settings as a template to use with other images.
You cannot set information for read-only files, such as those on a CD-ROM.
To set database, EXIF, and IPTC information for a group of files:
1. In the Browser, select one or more files, and then click Tools | Batch Set Information.
2. In the Batch Set Information dialog box, do one or both of the following:
x Select the Database tab to add or change the database information.
x Select the EXIF tab to add or change the EXIF information.
x Select the IPTC tab to add or change the IPTC information.
x Select the Advanced Options tab to adjust the settings for the Batch Set
Information tool as explained in the table below.
3. Click Perform Set Information.
To insert data into the fields in the Batch Set Information dialog box, do one of the
following:
x Type the exact information you want in the field. For example, you can type in captions,
descriptions, notes, or comments. When you type in data, the same information appears
for each file selected.
x Select information from calendars or lists. For example, you can select a specific date and
time, or assign a rating to files. Each file will contain the same information.
x Insert an asterisk <*> to keep the original or existing data in the field. For example,
many cameras store the date and time an image is taken. If you insert an asterisk in
the field, this original information about each separate file is added to the EXIF
information, or to the database, when you click Perform Set Information.
x Insert a series of number signs #. When the information is set, these will be replaced with
incrementing characters, so each file will have a unique number.
x Select and insert metadata place holders. For example, you can insert the metadata
placeholder <Camera:Model> in the Model field on the EXIF tab. When you set the
information, the model of the camera that took each separate image will be inserted into
the EXIF information. Alternatively, in the Notes or User comment fields, you can insert
metadata place holders to include unique information about each file like file location, file
type, aperture value, or other detailed metadata.
x Map information to a given field. For example, you can select to map Width to the Pixel X
dimension field, and Height to the Pixel Y dimension field. When you set the information,
the unique width and height of each image will appear in the EXIF fields for all of the files.