The Image Database

The image database allows the storing and retrieveing of images and associated Metadata. Any image taken with the software can be archived into the image database. Selecting an image in the image database will show the image in the image viewer and also display the image's meta data in the browser window.




Saving an Image into the Database

To save an image into the image database use the Save button on the camera toolbar to save the current image in the Image Viewer. A save dialog will appear which allows the selection of a destination folder. Locate the Image database folder and use this as the destination filename. Once saved the image and it's meta data are stored in the image database and will automatically be shown.

Properties of the DatabaseTo view, edit, add, or delete properties of images in the database, select the specific image and right click. A menu will appear, then select Properties. Here the parameters of the properties may be specified such as filename, width, height, etc.
Additional properties may be added by clicking on the grey addition symbal (+) button on the toolbar in the right hand colum. Here, the parameter of the property may be named and specified. Then, select the Apply button and then Close. Once additional properties have been added, they may be viewed by clicking the scroll buttons (/\ and \/) on the toolbar.
To delete a parameter, select the desired parameter and it will be highlighted in green. Then click the grey X button on the toolbar and it will be deleted.
Selecting the a..z button, also located on the toolbar, will organize the properties in alphabetical order.
If the red X button is clicked, then all of the properties will be deleted and unable to be recovered.

Deleting an Image from the Database

An image in the database may be deleted. Select the image and right click. A menu will appear, select Delete and the image will be deleted.

Reloading the Database

Sometimes when a file is selected for the database, it does not shown up right away. Choose the correct database in which the file is destined, select any image, and right click. A menu will appear, select Reload and the file will appear in the proper location.

Saving images from the Database to Zip Files

To save an image in the database to a zip file, select the desired image and right click. A menu will appear, select Zip. A save dialog will appear which allows the naming of the file and selection of the destination folder.

Searching for images in the Database

To search for an image by a specific property, select the search bar located at the top of the database. The correct database where the image is located must be selected. Type in the desired property specifications. For example, an image is needed that has a height of 700, then 700 is what is typed in the search bar or height=700. A specific filename may be used, or any other property specifications, but not the parameter itself. Once the required information is entered in the search bar, selectthe icon of the magnifying glass next to the bar. The images that fit into that specification will appear in the database. If the title of the image is known, then that may be typed in as well, and without selecting the magnifying glass, the search will jump to those images once the first couple letters are typed. If nothing fits the description, then the database will be empty. An icon of a magnifying glass with a red X across it will appear next to the original after any search. Click on this to clear the search.