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Learning Objectives

• Know where classifications are located.
• Understand how classifications work.
• Interact with classifications.
• Access asset sheets.

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Classification: Overview

A classification refers to the hierarchical system of categories and subcategories grouping all product and asset information.

A classification node works like a folder in a hierarchy. In this course, remember that:

• Node = Folder
• Sub-node = Sub-folder

Within classifications, asset sheets are organized. Asset sheets contain an asset + descriptive attributes of the asset. Generally, we’ll use the term “asset” instead of “asset sheet”.

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Classification: Navigation

Although classifications have specific differences, you can compare them to folders in your computer's file explorer. Navigate through the various classifications and sub-classifications to access asset sheets.

To access asset classifications, go to the Data page in the DAM section for assets.

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Important Note

It is not possible to have both assets and sub-classification nodes within the same asset classification node: a classification node contains either assets or sub-classification nodes.

Therefore, assets are always located at the lowest, last level of the classification.

In the left panel, you can expand the classification. Click on a classification node to display its content.

Use the breadcrumb trail to navigate back to higher-level classification nodes.

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Important Note

Navigation through classifications is manual via the sidebar and breadcrumb trail. There is no search engine available on these pages. To search for a classification, use the advanced search previously described.

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Classification: Actions

Once you have reached and selected a classification node:

• Click the display buttons to change the presentation of elements within a classification node, switching between list and thumbnail views, and to customize columns,

• Click the pencil icon at the top of the right window to edit the name and attributes of the classification node,

• Click the “+ Add” button to create a new sub-classification node or to create a new asset,

• Hover and click the pencil icon on a thumbnail to directly access the asset.

• Hover and click the arrow icon on a thumbnail to directly download the asset.

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Summary

• Definition of classification: hierarchical system of categories to organize product and asset sheets. A node corresponds to a folder.

• Navigation in the DAM: Similar to a file explorer. Access via the Data page, Assets.

• Important note: A node contains either assets or sub-nodes, never both.

• Manual navigation: No direct search in classifications, navigation via breadcrumb trail.

• Possible actions:

  • modify display,
  • rename or add classification nodes,
  • create/edit assets,
  • download assets directly.

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Next Chapter

Now that you know how to navigate asset classifications, let’s discover how to get the list of orphan assets.