Drop "Pending Metadata Write-back"?

[MyMatch]

For some reason, i have 506 images in my main database that have *some* metadata pending ... (as seen in the Collection).

I did not want this!
I think, this happended when playing around with IMatch.

Is there any way to just drop those changes?
I searched everything, but cannot find something.

I am realy not interested in them - and esp. not in writing them into XML files or (god help) back into the original images ...

:-O

[ubacher]

Database tools -> clear processing queues.

[Mario]

This is a last resort option.
You can also just use Shift+Ctrl+F5 and then use "reload metadata". This will also replace the modified metadata in the database with what's in the file. Note that changes will get lost.

[MyMatch]

I tried to reload with all 4 options, when using Ctrl together with the menu
        BTW: This is REALY hidden!
        Why not offering those options in the menu?
        IMatch hides lots of things instead of offering them :-(

With some pictures, that reloads helped.

But i still had things that could not be deleted from the queue / Collection.

So, i use the database tool and cleared any queue.

That finally helped!
Thanks for the hint!

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Just for the record:

This experience showed me, that i need to configure IMatch in a way that it does not even try or want to write something back to my images.

But i will explain this in another posting and try to be not fast and hurried with my explanations as i am usually ;-)

[Mario]

Why not offering those options in the menu?

[MyMatch]

This is the normal Rescan.

I meant the 4 options available, when adding the Ctrl keys when using the menu.
I think, 80% or 90% of IMatch users will never know, that there is such an option ...

[Mario]

It's in the help as well.

[MyMatch]

Most people open any help system when they seek help for a specific problem.

Therefor, it is good to have all options visible - as much as possible - and not hidden with special keys or keys in combination with mouse-actions. Keys are good as documented shortcuts, but not when they can do things that cannot be done at all with the mouse.

Mario, i just want to communicate this to you, that´s all.

IMatch is your baby and you see it different - which is fine - but i think you should also hear what people think who see the product the first time.
Even if you belive me, no changes are required - but i would like you open your mind to different expectations and behaviors.
That´s all.
No attack intended ;-)
No answer required.

Best wishes!

[sinus]

In this case I am with you, MyMatch.

With  right-click, the line, what Mario has attached a bit above

Rescan now Umschalt + F5 ; Strg + Umschalt + F5

could be on two lines, because if there a showing something with

do this with  xxx ; xyxyxy
so I would think, this means take xxx OR xyxyxx. But I would not think, that there are two different commands behind.

Maybe a second line would help, something like this

Rescan xxxxx
Rescan with options xyxyxy

I did not know this possibility for a long time, that is why I am with you here. 
But of course Mario has to decide. 

[Mario]

This is a feature that is not often used, and only to be used in very specific circumstances.

As always, f you want a change to functionality, find something missing or want a new feature, add a feature request in the appropriate board: https://www.photools.com/community/index.php?board=12.0

If you found an error or typo in the help system, or you want to request a new topic or an extension to an existing topic, use the Send Feedback link available at the bottom of every page in the help file.

The Advanced Rescan options are explained in the Adding and Updating Folders help topic:



You can find it by typing resan into the help index, then click on folder in the result list. You can also find it by folder, index and by other keywords. The Advanced Rescan is available for folders, drives, media and individual files.