Create metadata field definitions
Create custom metadata field definitions in your organization library.
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You can create new metadata field definitions from the Asset Manager interface or from the API. This allows Contributors of your projects to add metadata fields to assets. You can also remove a metadata field definition so it’s not listed anymore.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:- You have the Contributor or higher role.
Create a custom metadata field definition
To create a custom metadata field definition from the Asset Manager web:- Select an asset. A side panel appears on the right.
- Select Edit.
- Go below to the Custom section and select Add custom field. The Add custom metadata dialog opens.
- Select the Select metadata dropdown menu.
- Select + New custom metadata.
- Enter a unique metadata name.
- Choose a Field type from the eight available types.
- For Single select and Multi-select metadata types, add the accepted values and press Enter to validate the input.
- Select Add.