import the image files in a timeline-based folder hierarchy,
If you want to create folders based on metadata (date and time), check out the corresponding options in the
Renamer. The Renamer can rename and move/copy files.
Also check out the built-in time line in IMatch 5.
import ipct-data from properties and exif,
You import property data and EXIF into legacy IPTC metadata?
In IMatch 5, properties have been replaces with the much more advanced
Attributes.
You can import Attribute data, EXIF data and other metadata into legacy IPTC data using a
Metadata Template. But you should always work with XMP metadata in IMatch 5, not with legacy IPTC data.
Regarding running Photoshop macros, IMatch 5 cannot help you directly. You will need a custom script which controls Photoshop. Or check out the Batch Processor, which may be able to do what your custom PS scripts do.
Note about working with legacy IPTC metadataIPTC metadata has been declared legacy many years ago. It should not be created anymore for new files, in accordance with the recommendations of the Metadata Working Group.
IMatch implements the MWG rules. It has a XMP-centered metadata workflow. IMatch keeps legacy IPTC and EXIF in synch when you make changes to XMP data. See the corresponding sections in the help for details.
In short, this means that if you update metadata in a script of via a Metadata Template, always update the XMP metadata tag (best: Use the Standard Tags provided by IMatch) and do not update legacy IPTC data. This way IMatch can ensure that changes you make are properly synchronized between IPTC/EXIF/GPS/XMP in both directions.