Search & Replace 1.45
I’ve just released version 1.45 of my Search and Replace plug-in over at Photographer’s Toolbox .
This version is a significant upgrade. As well as including new Lr5 fields, I’ve updated the layout and added some handy new capabilities.
- New: On Transfer tab, you can now save combinations of fields as Favourites
- New: Replace characters in a text string (eg 12 through 25) – the beta version was used here
- New: When appending a sequence number, user can now set the initial value
- New: Lr5 fields available (smart previews, video)
- New: Thumbnail of image shown ((Lr4 or upwards)
- New: Creation and modification date and times available
- New: Search and replace for text in keyword names
- User able to switch off translation of fields in plug-in’s dialog boxes
- Menus available when only video files are selected
- Fixed: Bug in parse and audit where field length greater than 512 characters
- Fixed: Bug fixed preventing previous tab being displayed upon startup
The layout is now clearer and Lr5 users will be able to preview the plug-in’s results next to the affected image.
You can now insert text from characters x-y.
You can now set the starting point for the sequential number
New fields have been added, including some specific to Lr5
A new presets or Favourites feature allows you to save and recall frequently-used combinations of fields
You can replace the last x characters of any field
John,
This looks really useful. Excellent extension of LR capability.
I have been using Search & Replace for years, but I like this newest version best for what I need it to do. I needed a quick, painless way of transferring the file name to the Caption field without the file extension (jpg, dng, …) showing. This way, when I make a slideshow in LR (flash or mp4), only the file name shows up. We think it looks nicer this way. With earlier version, I had to do this with two steps. Now I can do it in one! Thanks.
Great to hear, Marty!
Win7, LR5. Cannot change keywords. Error says “keywordTags” is unknown.
Not sure why I would ever use this plugin (my needs are simple, as I typically maintain only the Keywords, and that is very easy to do within box-stock LR5, and more intuitive than your UI). Sorry, but I’ve uninstalled your plugin.
You’ve found a bug there, though I didn’t think anyone would want to search and replace within keyword text. I’ll correct that.
Your metadata needs probably are basic, as you say, but see here for an example of why it might be used.