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====== Image Search ====== | ====== Image Search ====== | ||
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Not only can the StudioLine search engine be used to find a specific image, but it can also be used to collect images from various folders which match a certain theme. The Image Archive “Search” function collects all matching images in a temporary “Search Results” folder. Searches are based on the content of image tags (“Descriptors”). By making extensive use of descriptors and entering detailed descriptions, | Not only can the StudioLine search engine be used to find a specific image, but it can also be used to collect images from various folders which match a certain theme. The Image Archive “Search” function collects all matching images in a temporary “Search Results” folder. Searches are based on the content of image tags (“Descriptors”). By making extensive use of descriptors and entering detailed descriptions, | ||
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+ | You can quickly search for images just by entering words into the "Quick Search" | ||
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===== Advanced Search ===== | ===== Advanced Search ===== | ||
- | To start the advanced search, click the " | ||
- | By default, the entire Image Archive will be searched. Use the folder list on the right to restrict the search to any folder. The “Search in” field will show which folder is currently selected, or “\” for the entire | + | To start the advanced search, click the "Search" button |
- | The drop-down list “Include Descriptors” allows you to specify which image tags are used to find the search argument. From the drop-down list, select “Choose...” to open the “Choose Descriptors” panel. For an even more targeted search, check the “Advanced Search” button in the “Search Image Archive panel. | ||
- | Here you can define complex search criteria, for example, locate all pictures that mention “Portugal, | + | In the “Search Image Archive" |
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+ | By default, the entire Image Archive will be searched. Use the folder list on the right to restrict the search to any folder. The “Search in” field will show which folder is currently selected, or “%%\%%” for the entire Image Archive. | ||
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+ | The drop-down list “Include Descriptors” allows you to specify which image tags are used to find the search argument. From the drop-down list, select “Choose…” to open the “Choose Descriptors” panel. For an even more targeted search, check the “Advanced Search” button in the “Search Image Archive panel. | ||
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+ | Here you can define complex search criteria, for example, locate all pictures that mention “Portugal, | ||
==== Time Spans ==== | ==== Time Spans ==== | ||
- | You can use the advanced search options “Date between” or “Time between” by clicking on their respective boxes, and using the drop down menus to define the time span. You can then chose if your images are to be found based on their File-, Exif-, or Modification date. Choose one of the three from the dropdown menu “use descriptor.” | ||
- | * **Search | + | You can use the advanced search options “Date between” or “Time between” |
- | * **Search by File Date**\\ This option includes | + | |
- | * **Search by Modification | + | |
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+ | * **Search by Exif Date** \\ This option includes images based on the creation date as recorded by the digital camera. You’ll quickly find sunset photos from last year’s vacation. | ||
+ | * **Search by File Date** \\ This option includes images based on the day that they were copied to your computer. This can be helpful for scanned and other images that lack Exif information. | ||
+ | * **Search by Modification Date** \\ This option includes images based on the date when they were last edited. This is an excellent way to locate images that you recently have been working on. | ||
===== Search and Replace ===== | ===== Search and Replace ===== | ||
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The panel “Search Image Archive" | The panel “Search Image Archive" | ||
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- | * Click the “Replace” checkbox. Below, type the replacement text. | + | |
+ | * Click the “Replace” checkbox. Below, type the replacement text. | ||
The replace is “case sensitive” – the search argument you typed must use the same combination of upper and lowercase letters as the text you are trying to replace. | The replace is “case sensitive” – the search argument you typed must use the same combination of upper and lowercase letters as the text you are trying to replace. | ||
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===== Managing Your Search Results ===== | ===== Managing Your Search Results ===== | ||
- | Matching images are arranged in a temporary Image Archive folder called “Search Results.” This special purpose folder will be discarded as soon as a different folder is opened via the album view of the Image Archive Pane. The found images can be viewed as a slide show, printed, emailed, exported, or used in a web gallery. You can permanently save any such search collection of theme-related images. | ||
- | | + | Matching images are arranged in a temporary Image Archive folder called “Search Results”. This special purpose folder will be discarded as soon as a different folder is opened via the album view of the Image Archive Pane. The found images can be viewed as a slide show, printed, emailed, exported, or used in a web gallery. You can permanently save any such search collection of theme-related images. |
- | * Click the “Select All” button on the toolbar, or press “Ctrl+A, | + | |
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+ | * Click the “Select All” button on the toolbar, or press “Ctrl+A, | ||
For the next step you have several choices: | For the next step you have several choices: | ||
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- | * If you are trying to process the search result pictures with different descriptions, | + | |
- | * If you are trying to reorganize your pictures, drag the selected images from the search results and drop them into their target folder. The pictures will be moved from their original location to the target folder. | + | * If you are trying to process the search result pictures with different descriptions, |
+ | * If you are trying to reorganize your pictures, drag the selected images from the search results and drop them into their target folder. The pictures will be moved from their original location to the target folder. |