Filenames to keywords

[Icepick]

I have over 1000 images with various file names such as "090220-01 Smith" or "090101-35 Jones" and I need to copy the "name" into the keyword field so they can be searched in my photoshelter archive. Is this possible as a batch action?

[Kirk Baker]

I have over 1000 images with various file names such as "090220-01 Smith" or "090101-35 Jones" and I need to copy the "name" into the keyword field so they can be searched in my photoshelter archive. Is this possible as a batch action?

Yes.  Does the first part ever vary in length?  If not, then do the following:

Select your photos.
Open the IPTC Stationery Pad dialog.
Enter the following in the Keywords field of the IPTC Stationery Pad dialog (remember to set the '+' checkbox as well or your current keywords will be removed):

{filenamebase:10}

Then apply the IPTC Stationery Pad to the selected photos.

HTH,

-Kirk

[Icepick]

Hi Kirk, thanks for your quick reply.
There will be times where the filename may be different in length. There is a whole other archive of images that use a name such as "25-100 Smith" How will this change the solution you offered?

Ian.

[Kirk Baker]

Ian,

Hi Kirk, thanks for your quick reply.
There will be times where the filename may be different in length. There is a whole other archive of images that use a name such as "25-100 Smith" How will this change the solution you offered?

You just need to count the number of characters that precede the part that you want to keep.  In this case you would use:

{filenamebase:8}

...which causes the first seven letters to be skipped.

HTH,

-Kirk

[Ed Zirkle]

HI Kirk...

So {filenamebase:x}, count the ext?  .NEF or just the #'s up to the ext?  And, I'm assuming this could be placed in the global pad for auto placement upon ingest...

Thank you...

Ed

[Kirk Baker]

Ed,

So {filenamebase:x}, count the ext?  .NEF or just the #'s up to the ext?

{filenamebase} does not include the filename extension, just the base part of the filename.

And, I'm assuming this could be placed in the global pad for auto placement upon ingest...

Correct.

-Kirk

[Ed Zirkle]

Thanks Kirk...  I see it's cloudy and 83 in SD...  need to make a trip soon...  will buy lunch if you have a moment...  Ed