Revert to Original Filenames

Revert to Original Filenames

With the addition of the “Original Name” option among the asset fields exportable to a CSV file, DF Studio has enabled a new workflow to revert renamed images back to their original filenames in a streamlined, automated process.

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Software Development Update: September 2023

Software Development Update: September 2023

– The behavior and layout of the Activity Monitor has been enhanced for further clarity.
– The Column View in Library folder listings has been refined for a more intuitive experience.
– Corrected a bug which prevented the saving of metadata changes in Mobile Metadata Messengers.
– Addressed an issue which prevented bulk select/approval operations in Messengers from affecting assets across all pages.
– Fixed a problem which allowed the “Import From Messenger” button to appear in the Project Inspector in cases where the functionality was not available.
– Addressed a misconfiguration which caused the generation of playable video previews to fail for some assets.

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Software Development Update: August 2023

Software Development Update: August 2023

– The CSV export feature now supports exporting the original name of an asset, as well as the file extensions for the files in its stack.
– Content delivery mechanisms have been optimized for a faster and more stable experience when downloading files in bulk.
– The Activity Monitor has been updated with visual enhancements and performance improvements, including the ability to customize the order of the columns displayed in the listing.
– The Security Settings screen has been redesigned to flow more intuitively and enhance the visibility of all controls.
– The technology supporting the Project and Collection Inspectors has been modernized to improve performance and pave the way for future updates.

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How to Select for Approvals

How to Select for Approvals

A DF Studio Approval Messenger is a secure, streamlined tool for registering approvals on a set of assets quickly. Follow some tips to work through the process of completing and submitting an Approval Messenger, from start to finish.

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Software Development Update: July 2023

Software Development Update: July 2023

– Resolved an issue which caused unusual display artifacts when viewing watermarked video files in a Messenger.
– Addressed an issue which caused errors when viewing Multi-Messengers on mobile devices.
– Resolved a problem which prevented the “Skip” and “Save and Next” buttons in the metadata from advancing to the next asset.
– Fixed a problem which caused the “Previous” and “Next” buttons to be omitted from the metadata editing overlay.
– Resolved an issue which made certain files unavailable for download when they experienced issues during ingestion.

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Software Development Update: June 2023

Software Development Update: June 2023

– A new Column View has been introduced to the options when viewing and working with the contents of Library folders.
– The Preview screen of the Messenger configuration overlay has been updated, to offer layouts and interactions that more closely match what Messenger recipients will see.
Uploads & Assignments
– The image processor has been updated to support preview generation from raw files captured by a variety of newer cameras.
Downloads & Transfers
– Pathways used to deliver file downloads have been optimized for faster and more reliable downloads using the DFS Downloader app.

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Software Development Update: May 2023

Software Development Update: May 2023

– Removed references to the deprecated DFS Speed Link application from system-generated email regarding Assignments and Upload Keys.
– Updated the Dashboard view (for accounts that feature the Dashboard) with clearer and more inviting information for first-time users.
– Visually refreshed icons and announcement colors for greater clarity and consistency.
– Addressed a problem which caused long delays when editing the expiration date on certain Approval Messengers.

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Software Development Update: April 2023

Software Development Update: April 2023

– The filter menu on the Messenger History view has been improved to perform more intuitively when searching or reviewing past Messengers.
Metadata
– When exporting metadata, the box to include each asset’s DFS ID in the export is now enabled by default.
Support has been added for writing person and role information from appropriately configured metadata fields to file metadata.
– In order to avoid a known issue with certain ARW formats becoming corrupted when file metadata is updated, metadata writing to these file formats has been suspended.
– Historical auditing has been improved for activities and operations throughout DF Studio, including renaming assets in bulk, making changes to Project details, History Text metadata fields, creating and moving Projects, and updating or deleting Library folders.
– Asset filenames and Setup location can now be modified in bulk through the Metadata Import tool.

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Software Development Update: February 2023

Software Development Update: February 2023

– The filter menu on the Messenger History view has been improved to perform more intuitively when searching or reviewing past Messengers.
Metadata
– When exporting metadata, the box to include each asset’s DFS ID in the export is now enabled by default.
Support has been added for writing person and role information from appropriately configured metadata fields to file metadata.
– In order to avoid a known issue with certain ARW formats becoming corrupted when file metadata is updated, metadata writing to these file formats has been suspended.
– Historical auditing has been improved for activities and operations throughout DF Studio, including renaming assets in bulk, making changes to Project details, History Text metadata fields, creating and moving Projects, and updating or deleting Library folders.
– Asset filenames and Setup location can now be modified in bulk through the Metadata Import tool.

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Software Development Update: January 2023

Software Development Update: January 2023

– Metadata imports from CSV can now match assets based on the DFS ID instead of the asset name.
– In cases where metadata fields are written to files, the publication of real-time messaging for metadata change events is not triggered until after the files have been updated.
– The account Storage report has been moved to an overlay, in order to reduce the interruption in workflows when consulting this resource.
– The Storage report now provides an asset count as well as a measurement of the total storage used.
– Visuals have been refreshed throughout, bringing greater clarity and consistency.

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Software Development Update: November 2022

Software Development Update: November 2022

– The overlay for creating and combining Edits has been updated to make the image options clearer.
– The DFS ID can now be included in metadata CSV exports.
– The icon for pinning selected fields in the metadata editor has been clarified.
– To prevent interruptions in authentication access, users who log in to DF Studio via single sign-on (SSO) will no longer be able to modify their email address.
– Visual updates have increased consistency among the page headers of various screens in the Settings section.

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