So, I have some files, in my DB, for which, their Keywords, unfortunately, contain the character: }, and I simply, want to get rid of them. The following argument, is what I've attempted, in a metadata template, to act on the keywords.
{File.MD.XMP::Lightroom\hierarchicalSubject\HierarchicalSubject\0|replace:~}==;}
I know, for a fact, that I have already, multiple times, had success with this argument, when }, is not among the character strings, in the pattern, meant for deletion. So, is there anything, I can do?
Variables cannot contain { or } and the ~ escape for replace: does not work on { or } of course.
I recommend you just use the The Metadata Mechanic (https://www.photools.com/help/imatch/#app-md-mechanic.htm) and replace { and } with 'nothing'.
The Metadata Mechanic is a very powerful feature designed specifically to deal with all kinds of metadata problems. Have you not used it yet?
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