README.md

adobe-custom-xmp-file-info-panel

Adobe Custom XMP File Info Panel that includes example sections displaying both user editable and read-only Custom Metadata fields ( compatible with Extensis Portfolio ) , Standard Metadata fields ( e.g. Description , Keywords , Star Ratings ) , and Technical Attributes ( e.g. Image Size , Modified , etc. ).

Requirements :

• Adobe Creative Cloud 2017 ( or greater ).
  • Although the provided example may work properly with earlier Adobe Creative Cloud versions , Creative Cloud 2017 ( or greater ) is recommended

Installation Procedure :

1. PANEL FOLDER

• Copy the entire Example folder structure over to the appropriate operating system specific location :
  • Macintosh 👉 /Library/Application Support/Adobe/XMP/Metadata Extensions/
  • Windows 👉 C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\XMP\Metadata Extensions\
• Download the included NASA_Worm_Logo.tif sample image to an accessible location.

2. PANEL VERIFICATION

• Launch Adobe Photoshop
• Select File > Open to view the included NASA_Worm_Logo.tif image.
• Select File > File Info... to view the Adobe XMP dialog.
• Verify that the Example panel is listed ( within the left-hand side of the XMP dialog ).
• Select the Example panel and verify that the sample image's Custom Metadata , Standard Metadata , and Technical Attrbutes display as expected.

3. PANEL MAINTENANCE

• The XML files should be viewed , edited , and maintained using a standard programmer's text editor :
  • Macintosh 👉 Atom ( https://atom.io/ ).
  • Windows 👉 Notepad++ ( https://notepad-plus-plus.org ).