IMatch 3 Know-how Archives

This category holds Know-how and tutorials for IMatch plus articles about Digital Asset Management (DAM) and digital imaging in general.

Scripting: Using Transactions to Improve Performance

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mario

IMatch 3.6.0.42 and later versions give you access to the internal transaction processing in the database. This new feature enables you to have an extra layer of security in your scripts, and to improve the performance of your scripts dramatically. … Continue reading →

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EXIF Maker Note Mysteries…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mario

This article describes the various kinds of EXIF and EXIF-like metadata contained in digital image files and how you can display and use this information in IMatch. EXIF Metadata The EXIF metadata Standard describes how cameras and other imaging devices … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Display Performance

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mario

This article explains the features and options available in IMatch which have an impact on display performance. When you want to display images (not thumbnails) in IMatch, you have two options: Use the the Slide Show (Ctrl-F12 or fourth icon … Continue reading →

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The IMatch Side-by-Side window

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mario

The Side-by-Side (SBS) window in IMatch 3.6 is a great way to view multiple images at the same time. IMatch automatically ”synchronizes” zooming and panning in the SBS window, which means that you can pan and zoom all images at … Continue reading →

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Using XMP Rating and Label

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mario

What is XMP? IMatch supports XMP™ compatible ratings and labels. A ”’rating”’ is expressed as one (*) to five ”stars” (*****) which IMatch shows below each thumbnail. A ”’label”’ is a ”color” and a ”name” that can be assigned to … Continue reading →

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The IMatch Log File

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Mario

The IMatch log file is a support tool which allows us to get more information about a problem or error on your computer. When IMatch does not behave as expected or even crashes (gosh!) the log file may provide the … Continue reading →

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