Using the Properties pane

The Properties pane displays all the database information about your files. It also displays file properties, such as file size, creation date, and EXIF and IPTC metadata that your camera adds to your files.

Use the Properties pane to assign categories and ratings, or add notes and keywords. Add, change, or delete database information, and edit the metadata for image and media files.

To open the Properties pane:

In Manage mode or View mode, click View | Properties Pane.

The Properties pane is located by default on the right side of your screen in both Manage mode and View mode.

Properties pane areas

The Properties pane has a pop-up menu with the following options:

• Database
• File
• EXIF
• IPTC Core
• IPTC IIM (Legacy)
• IPTC Extended
• Create New Profile

The Create New Profile option allows you to create your own custom Properties pane profile where you can display only those properties of interest to you.

To create a custom properties pane:

1. Select Create New Profile from the Properties pane pop-up menu.
2. Enter a new profile name in the Profile Name field.
3. Select the check box next to each of the properties you want displayed in your new profile.
4. Click Apply.

Your new profile will display in the Properties pane pop-up menu.

See also:

• About the ACDSee Pro database
• Creating Categories