Working with Default Metadata

DEFAULT is a special type of metadata set that is automatically associated with every single File Object when it is created, copied, uploaded, etc.

  • For already existing File Objects it will be associated when the file or folder is accessed for the first time.
  • Exactly one Default Set exists in FileCloud - it cannot be deleted, but administrators can customize attributes and permissions or disable it.
  • Out of the box it is shipped with a single predefined attribute of Array type - Tags.

(warning)  The DEFAULT metadata set can be disabled but it cannot be deleted.

The following attributes can be edited in the DEFAULT metadata set:



DescriptionOptions
 Name

Title for the metadata set.

  • Required
  • This can be changed
  • Validated on Creation
 Description

By default, says:

Default metadata set definition will be automatically bound to every single File and Folder.

  • Required
  • This can be changed
  • Validated on Creation
 DisabledStops the metadata set from being automatically bound to every new file and folder.
  • By default this is not selected
  • You can choose to disable this set
 User Permissions

Grant access to specific users to:

  • Read: this permission displays the metadata to the user in the User Portal
  • Write: this permission allows the user to add, edit, copy, or paste a value

For more information, read Managing Metadata Permissions

  • Not Required
  • Read
  • Write
 Group Permissions

Grant access to specific groups to:

  • Read: this permission displays the metadata to the user in the User Portal
  • Write: this permission allows the user to add, edit, copy, or paste a value

For more information, read Managing Metadata Permissions

  • Not Required
  • Read
  • Write
 Path Permissions

File Objects in this location will have the metadata set applied

For more information, read Managing Metadata Permissions

  • Not Required
 ArrayA number of custom values (tags) provided by the administrator
  • Name
  • Description
  • Disabled
  • Required
  • Tag Input