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Processing
Any Metadata that does not correspond to the rules set forth by the filter are removed from the
active Metadata. Note that the 'removed' Metadata is still present in the file, but is unselected:
they are disabled and ignored on all tasks that use Metadata afterward (except the Metadata
Sorter task).
Output
The original data file is output, along with the modified Metadata.
Task properties
General Tab
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Filter levels: Rules for deselecting nodes at the Group, Document or Data page level.
Note that currently unselected nodes are ignored.
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Group: Select the Metadata Group nodes (the nodes only) based on the specified
rule(s).
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Document: Select the Metadata Document nodes (the nodes only) based on the
specified rule(s).
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Datapage: Select the Metadata Datapage nodes (the nodes only) based on the
specified rule(s).
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Rules: Define according to which criteria the action must to be performed. The condition
must be TRUE to execute the action. All nodes on a specific level with false condition
become unselected. The task effectively both selects and deselects nodes based on the
condition. To set up conditions, the Rule Interface is displayed, allowing to edit the
condition for the given action. See the "Rule Interface" on page870 page for more details.
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Select all Metadata nodes: Check to reset the Selection status of all nodes before
performing the filtering, effectively selecting all metadata nodes. This basically undoes
the work of any previous Metadata Filter or Metadata Sequencer, so be careful when
using this option.
Miscellaneous Tab
The Miscellaneous tab is common to all tasks.
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