Read IPTC (object name) and copy to Description

[Lars Soerink]

Dear experts,

In the proces of migrating from FotoStation to XM, the need arises to read the IPTC object name from a large amount of RAW files and put this information in the 'Description' field in XM. Is there a script that does this? What would otherwise be a smart way of doing this?


Suggestions appreciated!

With best regards,
Lars

[roberte]

Hi Lars,

Coping data between metadata fields is easy via AppleScript and VB Script. Only use the script on several hundred images at a time as xMedia can choke on metadata scripts when dealing with over a thousand images.

Have a look on the old iView forums for a script. If there isn't one specifically for Object Name to Description find a script that is close, open it in TextEdit or Notepad and modify it. You''ll need to change any mention in the script of "iView MediaPro" to "Expression Media".

-- Robert.

[Lars Soerink]

Thank you Robert for your reply. I have zero experience with scripts but this seems a good moment to start learning.

Best regards,
Lars