"Source Folder" to be used to update a field in AM

KoolPal · Post by **KoolPal** » 2013-07-26 08:43:22

Hi,

Is it possible to use the "Source Folder" during media import to update a field for that movie?

Currently, I upload each folder, run Update Fields script and update the source folder details into Source field against that movie. Too painful!

Any guidance would be appreciated.

soulsnake · Post by **soulsnake** » 2013-07-27 11:57:12

Hi,

What do you mean by "source folder" ?
Can you give me examples ?

Soulsnake.

KoolPal · Post by **KoolPal** » 2013-07-28 03:49:43

soulsnake wrote:Hi,

What do you mean by "source folder" ?
Can you give me examples ?

Soulsnake.

Hi,

I meant the of the folder to scan during media import.

For e.g. during media scan, I would point the folder path to G:/01

the preview would list the Media Label, Path upto folder name of movie,etc.

What I want to include is the path given by me above as a field.

Please see screenshot

soulsnake · Post by **soulsnake** » 2013-07-28 18:39:08

Hi,

Unfortunately, this value (folder to scan during media import) can not be assigned to a field directly during media import.
You can use the script UpdateField after import to assign the value to a specified field or change the default value of the specified field in preferences before import.
Sorry.

Soulsnake.

KoolPal · Post by **KoolPal** » 2013-07-29 06:37:08

soulsnake wrote:Hi,

Unfortunately, this value (folder to scan during media import) can not be assigned to a field directly during media import.
You can use the script UpdateField after import to assign the value to a specified field or change the default value of the specified field in preferences before import.
Sorry.

Soulsnake.

Thanks Soulsnake,

I am using UpdateField currently, but it was painful and was looking for an alternative method.

Thanks for the quick replies.

God bless.