System Fields


Some metadata fields are automatically defined by the system for all Repository items. 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 the Name, Created, Last Modified, and Status fields can be used in search expressions. See Search for more details.
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
Location
name of the parent folder of an item
xxx
Status
current status of an item within the Repository
xx
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 and Description fields, System Fields are read-only.

The Name field can only be edited by users with appropriate permissions. See Permissions for details.
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 Navigation Menu then navigate to a folder)

  2. Bring up the context menu for the item

  3. Click Rename

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

  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

If you attempt to rename an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.