Introduction

ProStudio features an intelligent identification engine capable of automatically identifying each image file. This engine leverages rules defined within ProStudio, utilising available fields for both identification and naming purposes.

The Upload Matching Rule is designed to determine the correct product and view associated with an asset. This process is carried out by analysing key factors such as the view name, file name extension, and the metadata embedded in the image.

Configure the Asset Recognition Rule

The Upload Matching Rule defines how an image is identified during the upload process in ProStudio. Specifically, it uses elements within the filename and/or metadata tags to accurately match the asset to the correct product and view.

Here are the available options for users to configure asset recognition. To get started, select "Settings/Advanced" from the main menu, then click on "Asset Upload Matching Rules" From there, you can add a new rule by clicking the “Add rule” button. There are several ways to identify a product, which can be categorised into three types:

1. Using fields from the product information

2. Using views from the styleguide

3. Using metadata from Bridge or Capture1

Note: You can define multiple Recognition rules, which will be applied when uploading images or videos (Assets).

Clicking the “Add rule” button will open a window on the right-hand side, where you will find fields to complete, along with selection boxes and menus.

• Detail:
  • Name - Free text field to name the rule set
  • Option to use this rule as default
• Conditions:
  • Product identified by - Selection via dropdown
  • View identified by - Selection via dropdown
  • Filename pattern - Field to ender specific parameters
  • Create pattern with below attributes - Selection via menu list

Note: The name is important because it is used during the asset upload process. Choose a name that you and your colleagues can easily recognise and communicate with.

The Product identified by and the View identified by dropdown are used to select the appropriate product and its corresponding view. There are two options available:

• File name pattern
• Metadata – Adobe Bridge Labels

Filename Pattern is used to identify elements within the file name that can be matched to information in the product data and/or the Style Guide Upload identifier.

The metadata selection is used to identify any colour labels that may be assigned to the asset. 

Note: This works with both 'Capture One' and 'Adobe Bridge'.

The main identifications refer to product attributes defined in ProStudio, such as item numbers, GTINs, or other relevant fields. The key point is that the field must be unique to the product. In addition to these, some fixed selections - like metadata tags or colour labels - can also be used to help identify files.

Example: A product might be identified by its EAN code, while the front view is indicated by a metadata colour label, such as “red.” The actual file name may include additional characters or numbers after the EAN code that are not important. In this case, the identification pattern would be:

    [ean-code]_[wildcard]

Note: It is important that the fields begin and end with bracket.

Fixed selections:

• separator – Character(s) used to separate fields in the filename, e.g., an underscore (_)

• viewid – The upload identifier field found in the Style Guide view

• extension – The file extension of the asset, such as .tiff or .jpg

• wildcard – Represents any value; typically used when a field in the filename exists but you choose to ignored it