The previous chapter described how you can describe your photos one by one. However, with IDimager you can also apply descriptions to a series of images in a single batch. This can be done in three ways:
1. by selecting two or more thumbs and then pressing [Alt]+[Enter]
2. by selecting two or more thumbs and then using the Batcher by clicking the Batch button in the application's main toolbar. Once inside the batcher, you can add the batch command "Image Meta Properties"
3. by using the Image Details panel from the left tab menu
All three methods are essentially the same feature, so this section applies to all of them.
Once you have selected some images, press [Alt]+[Enter] to open the meta editor:
You can use the "Editor Schema" to customize the fields listed in the tabs and add/remove any missing fields as you please.
Only fields that you alter in this form will be applied to the images; fields that you leave untouched will not be applied.
Once you change a field, the field's caption will turn green and a checked button will appear in front of it. This color indicates the state of the field. A green color indicates that the field will be replaced with the current content. A blue color indicates that the current content will be appended to the existing content, and a red color indicates that the old content will be emptied.
Once you have entered all relevant information (you can also use detail profiles), you can apply the details. Only the changed fields will be applied to the selection of images.