submit point - default value

ArielRauch · Post by **ArielRauch** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:53 am

Hi,

I am trying to initialize (default value) a metadata field with some stats values from the submitted file, but it does not show any value at SwitchClient.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Ariel

dkelly · Post by **dkelly** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:54 pm

Not possible since analysis of file(s) happens after the file is uploaded to Switch.

ArielRauch · Post by **ArielRauch** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:56 pm

thank you.

You know the product damned well:)

gabrielp · Post by **gabrielp** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:05 pm

You could probably initialize the file in Switch with a more basic submit point and then have check point which would do what you want.

ArielRauch · Post by **ArielRauch** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:07 pm

gabriel: I thought about it but then I will have to explain to the users why they should treat the same job several times.

but thank you for your thoughts

ArielRauch · Post by **ArielRauch** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:19 pm

Gabriel: BTW, I forgot to tell that I tried it and does not work neither:)

gabrielp · Post by **gabrielp** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:08 pm

ArielRauch wrote: Gabriel: BTW, I forgot to tell that I tried it and does not work neither:)

Haha it totally should work. Once something flows into a checkpoint it should keep any metadata/private data with the job and you should be able to use those values in the "Enter metadata" metadata fields defined section of the checkpoint.

But you're right, they would have to touch it twice. Unless, of course, you could automate the files into Switch originally so your users first are aware of the file's presence when it gets held up in the checkpoint.

ArielRauch · Post by **ArielRauch** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:40 pm

Strange. Perhaps I should define this field only with the checkpoint and not already in the submit point.

I will try and let you know