System Fields


Some fields are defined automatically by the system for all Repository items. However, the fields defined by the system vary based on the type of items in the Repository. The table below summarizes the fields that are automatically generated for each type of item in the Repository.

Not all system fields are searchable. Only system fields that are available for all items (e.g. Name, Created, Last Modified) can be used in search expressions and in table columns, see Search.
Field NameRepository Item Types
ImageAttachmentFolder/Other
Name
the name of an item
xxx
Description
a long text description of an item
xxx
Created
datetime of creation
xxx
Size
file size in bytes
xxx
Image Dimensions
maximum image dimensions in pixels
x
Magnification
highest magnification available in a whole slide image (if available)
x

Editing System Fields

With the exception of the Name field, System fields are read-only.

The Name field can only be edited by users with appropriate permissions, see Permissions.
To edit the name of a file or folder
  1. Navigate to any folder in the Repository (click on the Folder Repository button from the left-hand sidebar then navigate to a folder)

  2. Right-click on the item to bring up the context menu

  3. Click Rename

  4. In the popup dialog, type a new name for the folder

  5. Click on the Rename button or press the Enter key to save. To discard your changes, click on the Cancel button or press the Escape key