Content Capture and Import Features and Functions

• Distinguish mandatory and optional fields for authors


• Import single and multiple content objects simultaneously


• Match data on field types


• Configurable data validation rules


• Fields may be validated to ensure entered values are unique against existing values to prevent duplication (or the system offers the existing values to select)


• Provides field tab ordering that can be set for data entry


• Customizable error messaging


• Specific terms can be barred from being entered, through a customizable stop-words list


• Actions such as import, export, move, delete, relate, contain, status update, and metadata element value updates can be performed on selected single or multiple content objects


• Graphical selection of content objects to change the objects' attributes


• Single action on content collections for associating workflows


• Single action on content collections for associating thesauri


• Import content collections by pointing to one, or multiple locations, and set an automated uptake queue or routine


• System administrators can set the date and time for automated uptake queue or routine to be performed


• Import content objects using a web-based form


• Import content objects using a desktop client application


• Renders thumbnail previews of images that are imported


• Import attachments (including digital video and audio)