Managing Metadata Views

To Select a Metadata View:

1. Click Panes | Properties to open the Properties pane.
2. Select the Metadata tab of the Properties pane.
3. Click the Metadata View drop-down list in the Metadata tab to select one of the view options: Default Metadata View (most commonly used fields), All EXIF, All IPTC, ACDSee Metadata, or saved custom views.

You must have an image selected to view the Metadata tab.

To Create a Customized Metadata View:

1. Click the Metadata View drop-down list in the Metadata pane and select Manage Metadata Views....
2. In the Choose Metadata to Display dialog box, select New Metadata View from the drop-down list.
3. Click the plus + signs to expand the tree and check/uncheck the checkboxes on and off to select your preferences. See Manage Metadata View options below.
4. Click the save button and enter a name for your customized view.
5. Click OK.

Manage Metadata Views Options When all items in a group are selected, the group checkbox is checked. When no items in a group are selected, the group checkbox is unchecked. When some, but not all items in a group are selected, the group checkbox is solid. Check/uncheck the checkboxes to make your selections.

You can choose whether or not to display maker notes by checking or unchecking the Display Maker Notes checkbox.

See also:

• Adding Metadata to Files and Using Presets
• Using the Properties Pane