Changing the file path for a large number of images

Per Karlsson

• 9. August 2014 14:52

It is quite likely that sooner or later one will need to reorganise one's physical file structure where the images are stored.

Perhaps I move from an internal drive to an external drive, or for some other reason I will want to change the way the files are physically organised on the disk. (Backup organisation can be another motive)

Is there any way to tell Media Pro that "these files in the catalogue have been moved. You can now find them in this location"?

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  Jim MSP

  • 9. August 2014 16:17

  On a Windows system, go to the folder which has been moved, right click on it, and select the command "reset folder path .. "
  It works like a charm.
  
  Jim

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  rmoorlag

  • 9. August 2014 16:17

  Yes, when you 'only' move complete folder structures it's possible to 'tell' MP that the path has changed.
  After moving a folder to a new location, MP recognized a broken link (question mark). Rightclick the folder (in MP) and choose 'reset folder path'
  
  Don't hussle images from one folder to all kind of oter folders...
  
  Best is to move folders to other locations and/or images from one folder to anothor within MediaPro. The files are moved on your filesystem but the changes are recorder immediately in the MediaPro database.
  
  You could test this first with a test-catalog and some temporary test folders with photo's
  Roelof

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  Per Karlsson

  • 9. August 2014 16:42

  Thanks for the info. Sound good.
  
  I am testing it actually. In fact doing a test and comparing MP with other DAMs.
  
  (Have previously had performance issues with Media Pro. Will see if that crops up again.)
  
  Really appreciate the rapid feedback! 😊

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  Per Karlsson

  • 9. August 2014 16:46

  Worked like a charm!
  
  But I guess that moving within Media Pro might actually be wiser. But mistakes may happen.

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