Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
Richard, Oh my goodness, that is AWESOME! That is Perfect! That is the best possible answer - using a tool (EXIFTOOL, even, which I know a little) but running it from BASIC. Ye! Thank you so much - everyone who answered. This forum ... there isn't anything this crowd can't solve. Thank you! Susan -Original Message- From: Richard Wilson [mailto:rwilson...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:32 PM To: sjos...@sjplus.com Cc: U2 Users List; Richard A Wilson Subject: Re: [U2] Writing into metadata Susan, for some reason my emails never make to the group. or if they do it could be weeks. That's why I am sending directly to you anyway attached is a revelation basic program that updates files based on a transaction file. I think you'll be able to figure it out, Rich On 6/11/2013 1:23 PM, Susan Joslyn wrote: > Hi Ian, > I have exiftool but was unable to update the comments using it. I was > able to use it to take the comments and update the name, but couldn't > figure out how to update the comments field from an outside source. > Maybe I should look again (especially now that you have given me an > example). My biggest constraint is that have been (so far) reluctant > to put a lot of mental energy into learning this. Maybe I need to > quit fighting that. Thanks for the idea - and the specific example! > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: McGowan, Ian [mailto:james.mcgo...@bankofthewest.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:11 PM > To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List > Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata > > Another great tool, with a little bit of a learning curve though, is > exiftool: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ > > I am using it to reorganize a large photo library (which it's awesome > for), but this page talks about updating tags: > http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/#writing > > It can be as simple as: > > #exiftool "-DateTimeOriginal+=5:10:2 10:48:0" IMG_1234.JPG > > To update the DateTimeOriginal tag. > > -Original Message- > From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org > [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Susan > Joslyn > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:14 AM > To: 'Manu Fernandes'; 'U2 Users List' > Subject: Re: [U2] Writing into metadata > > Thanks, Manu. This does look like it would do everything I need - > both now and future things I hadn't even considered! It does look > like a bit of a learning curve, but worth it. > SJ > > -----Original Message- > From: Manu Fernandes [mailto:e...@infodata.lu] > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:47 AM > To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List > Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata > > Hi, > > We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS > command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools > for image manipulation. > Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; > or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. > > Free, Available on win / linux > > Manu > > >> -Message d'origine- >> De : u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users- >> boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] De la part de Susan Joslyn Envoyé : >> mardi >> 11 juin 2013 12:53 À : u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Objet : [U2] >> Writing into metadata >> >> Hi everyone, >> Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the >> metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write >> that > file? >> If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've >> looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I >> cannot invest in for this particular little project. >> >> Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. >> Susan >> >> ___ >> U2-Users mailing list >> U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org >> http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > - > IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended only for the addressee > and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not > the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any > information contained in the message. If you have received this > message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. > > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > -- Richard A Wilson Lakeside Systems Smithfield, RI, USA Voice 401-231-3959 Fax 206-202-2064 ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
On 11/06/13 12:22, Carl Dula wrote: > This is not directly in uv, but you could execute a Powershell script on the > windows box to do it. > > Take a look at the following, which should give you some good info. > > http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2010/07/05/exploring-the-image-powershell-module.aspx > Or again on Windows, I haven't used it but there's always Activestate Perl. I'm sure you could find a Python shell too. Cheers, Wol ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
Hi Ian, I have exiftool but was unable to update the comments using it. I was able to use it to take the comments and update the name, but couldn't figure out how to update the comments field from an outside source. Maybe I should look again (especially now that you have given me an example). My biggest constraint is that have been (so far) reluctant to put a lot of mental energy into learning this. Maybe I need to quit fighting that. Thanks for the idea - and the specific example! Susan -Original Message- From: McGowan, Ian [mailto:james.mcgo...@bankofthewest.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:11 PM To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Another great tool, with a little bit of a learning curve though, is exiftool: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ I am using it to reorganize a large photo library (which it's awesome for), but this page talks about updating tags: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/#writing It can be as simple as: #exiftool "-DateTimeOriginal+=5:10:2 10:48:0" IMG_1234.JPG To update the DateTimeOriginal tag. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Susan Joslyn Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:14 AM To: 'Manu Fernandes'; 'U2 Users List' Subject: Re: [U2] Writing into metadata Thanks, Manu. This does look like it would do everything I need - both now and future things I hadn't even considered! It does look like a bit of a learning curve, but worth it. SJ -Original Message- From: Manu Fernandes [mailto:e...@infodata.lu] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:47 AM To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Hi, We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools for image manipulation. Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. Free, Available on win / linux Manu > -Message d'origine- > De : u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users- > boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] De la part de Susan Joslyn Envoyé : mardi > 11 juin 2013 12:53 À : u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Objet : [U2] > Writing into metadata > > Hi everyone, > Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the > metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? > > If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've > looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I > cannot invest in for this particular little project. > > Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. > Susan > > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users - IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
Another great tool, with a little bit of a learning curve though, is exiftool: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ I am using it to reorganize a large photo library (which it's awesome for), but this page talks about updating tags: http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/#writing It can be as simple as: #exiftool "-DateTimeOriginal+=5:10:2 10:48:0" IMG_1234.JPG To update the DateTimeOriginal tag. -Original Message- From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Susan Joslyn Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:14 AM To: 'Manu Fernandes'; 'U2 Users List' Subject: Re: [U2] Writing into metadata Thanks, Manu. This does look like it would do everything I need - both now and future things I hadn't even considered! It does look like a bit of a learning curve, but worth it. SJ -Original Message- From: Manu Fernandes [mailto:e...@infodata.lu] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:47 AM To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Hi, We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools for image manipulation. Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. Free, Available on win / linux Manu > -Message d'origine- > De : u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users- > boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] De la part de Susan Joslyn Envoyé : mardi > 11 juin 2013 12:53 À : u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Objet : [U2] > Writing into metadata > > Hi everyone, > Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the > metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? > > If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've > looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I > cannot invest in for this particular little project. > > Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. > Susan > > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users - IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
Thanks, Manu. This does look like it would do everything I need - both now and future things I hadn't even considered! It does look like a bit of a learning curve, but worth it. SJ -Original Message- From: Manu Fernandes [mailto:e...@infodata.lu] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:47 AM To: sjos...@sjplus.com; U2 Users List Subject: RE: [U2] Writing into metadata Hi, We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools for image manipulation. Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. Free, Available on win / linux Manu > -Message d'origine- > De : u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users- > boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] De la part de Susan Joslyn Envoyé : mardi > 11 juin 2013 12:53 À : u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Objet : [U2] > Writing into metadata > > Hi everyone, > Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the > metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? > > If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've > looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I > cannot invest in for this particular little project. > > Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. > Susan > > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
Hi, We use ImageMagick (http://www.imagemagick.org/) ; It provides OS command line to read / write picture properties ; and many other tools for image manipulation. Check "identify -verbose picturefilename" then parse what you need ; or use "escapes" (http://www.imagemagick.org/script/escape.php) to pick elements. Free, Available on win / linux Manu > -Message d'origine- > De : u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:u2-users- > boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] De la part de Susan Joslyn > Envoyé : mardi 11 juin 2013 12:53 > À : u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org > Objet : [U2] Writing into metadata > > Hi everyone, > Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the metadata > of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? > > If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've looked > into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I cannot invest > in for > this particular little project. > > Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. > Susan > > ___ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: [U2] Writing into metadata
This is not directly in uv, but you could execute a Powershell script on the windows box to do it. Take a look at the following, which should give you some good info. http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2010/07/05/exploring-the-image-powershell-module.aspx -- Carl Dula Voice: 973-227-8440 X111 Pulsar Systems, Inc.Fax: 973-227-8440 271 US Highway 46, STE H209 email:c...@pulsarsystems.com Fairfield, NJ 07004-2474http://www.pulsarsystems.com ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
[U2] Writing into metadata
Hi everyone, Does any one know how to use a unibasic program to write into the metadata of a .jpg file in windows? Or to read, rename and write that file? If someone knows how to do it with a windows tool I'm game, but I've looked into some that require me to learn a lot of new skills that I cannot invest in for this particular little project. Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. Susan ___ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
