Using Dashboard Mode
Dashboard mode is a quick and convenient way to browse your file, camera, and database statistics. Camera statistics are read from your images' metadata, and file information is analyzed from your ACDSee database. Therefore, it is important to catalog your files to get the most out of Dashboard mode.
Cataloging Files
To catalog, do one of the following:
- Go to Tools | Database | Catalog.
- Browse your folders in Manage mode.
Dashboard Mode
Dashboard mode contains the following tabs:
- Overview tab: The Overview tab summarizes the information found on the other tabs. It also displays a graph detailing your monthly or yearly photo counts. You can use the drop-down menu at the top of the tab to switch between viewing a range of months or a range of years. You can use the Prev and Next buttons to navigate backward or forward in time.
- Database tab: The Database tab displays data relating to your database, such as its location, size, backup information, a breakdown of your assets, and more.
- Cameras tab: The Cameras tab displays data relating to your camera usage, such as which cameras you use the most, your favorite ISO setting, and more.
- Files tab: The Files tab displays data relating to your image and video files, such as your most used bit depths, image resolutions, and more.