Bulk Upload Taxonomies

  • Resolved Winework

    (@winework)


    2 years ago

    Hello David,

    I have rebuilt and replaced my old Image Library website, which you were of invaluable help in developing. I have imported the settings from the old MLA into the new and have only made one change to the product_mu template from how it was on my former site. (shown below).

    However, when I bulk upload images, I add the taxonomies in the bulk upload area, but they’re not being set when the files are uploaded. Consequently I am having to go through each new image file and individually set the taxonomies in Media > Library.

    Old product_mu

    <td class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>
<font color="black"><strong>[+description+]</strong></font><br />
<br>     
<strong>File Name:</strong> [+file+]<br />
<strong>File ID:</strong> [+caption+]<br />
<strong>File Type:</strong> [+terms:category+]<br />
<strong>File Format:</strong> [+mime_type+]<br />
<strong>Dimensions:</strong> [+dimensions+] px<br />
<strong>File Size:</strong> [+file_size,commas+] bytes<br />

    New product_mu

    <td class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>
<div align="left">
	<h6><font color="black">[+caption+]</font></h6>
	<strong>File Name:</strong> [+file+]<br />
	<strong>File ID:</strong> [+description+]<br />
	<strong>File Type:</strong> [+terms:category+]<br />
	<strong>File Format:</strong> [+mime_type+]<br />
	<strong>Dimensions:</strong> [+dimensions+] px<br />
	<strong>File Size:</strong> [+file_size,commas+] bytes<br />

    Can you suggest what I might have missed or broken somewhere, in order for the taxonomies not to stick on bulk upload?

    Many thanks.

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Plugin Author David Lingren

    (@dglingren)

    Good to hear from you again and congratulations on your new site. I regret the trouble you are having with assigning terms to the new items.

    You wrote “However, when I bulk upload images, I add the taxonomies in the bulk upload area, but they’re not being set when the files are uploaded.” Just to confirm, are you using the Media/Add New (Upload New Media) admin screen with MLA’s Bulk Edit Area? Does “I add the taxonomies in the bulk upload area” mean that you are checking one or more existing terms in the Categories taxonomy before uploading the images? If not, can you tell me more specifically the steps you are following?

    I just ran a quick test and the process outlined above is working for me. Any additional details you can provide will help me investigate further. Thanks.

    You wrote ”?I am having to go through each new image file and individually set the taxonomies in Media > Library,” Have you tried using the Media/Assistant screen, selecting several files at once and using the Bulk Edit area to assign terms?

    Thread Starter Winework

    (@winework)

    Hello David,
    Firstly, I apologise for my slow reply. Vintage is about to kick-off here and I’m finding myself with more tasks than hours.

    To go through each of your questions…

    • Just to confirm, are you using the Media/Add New (Upload New Media) admin screen with MLA’s Bulk Edit Area?
      Yes, I am using MEDIA > ASSISTANT > ADD NEW > OPEN BULK EDIT AREA.
    • Does “I add the taxonomies in the bulk upload area” mean that you are checking one or more existing terms in the Categories taxonomy before uploading the images?
      Yes. In CATEGORIES I have several types of images defined, from which I can select. In ATT> CATEGORIES I have a list of product brands from which I can select. And in TAGS, I enter a date (eg. 30 April).
    • ”I am having to go through each new image file and individually set the taxonomies in Media > Library,” Have you tried using the Media/Assistant screen, selecting several files at once and using the Bulk Edit area to assign terms?
      I have just tried that method and it is successful! I didn’t even realise that option existed until you pointed it out. I can alter my workflow to do it this way from here on.

    Thank you for a successful resolution.
    Best regards,
    Colin
    Winework Solutions Images

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