Media Library Settings

The Media Library settings are displayed by selecting 'Library > Settings and Source Folders'.

The settings of the currently open media library are displayed:

• Media Library Name: This is the name of the current media library, you can change it by editing the text in this box.

• Location:  This is folder where the media library resides, if you want to change it you will need to use the Media Library Management tool.

• Owner:  This setting allows you to specify the name of a person or department which may be responsible for the media library.

• Description:  A short description for the media library can be supplied.

Access Password (Registered Version only)

If desired, you can enable the password on start-up/open option and enter your password.  This function limits access to the current media library, meaning that without a password it cannot be accessed by Smart Pix or any other media library application.  Do not forget your password!

Other

• Read Only

If you want to prevent editing of the current media library you can check the read-only setting.  You will need to specify a password (this is not related to the access password above) that will be used whenever you want to write-enable the media library.

• Use Keyword Groups to allow Categorization of Keywords

If checked your keywords are listed beneath the group which you have assigned them to.  Otherwise they are displayed in a single long lists.  You can also change this option by right-clicking any keyword grid.

• Convert Storage Method for All Library Files

Click this option to change the storage method for all of the files listed in your media library.

Controls:

• Menu: Library > Settings

Also:

• Media Library functionality Overview
• Source Folders
• Media Library Options