Import and export

File export

The files of the current object selection as a ZIP archive or as a scaled PDF. You open the export in the sidebar under Data In- & Export, section Export, Images & Files.

Images and files export in Moliri: the Output and Filter sections, below them the File names tab with path, file name and the preview of the names

Output

SettingValues
Max. export sizeAn edge length in pixels or Original files. Original files are copied unchanged

Filters

SettingMeaning
SourceFile field: only the files in a particular image or file field. All files: all files of the objects
Add filter …A further condition. Each consists of a property, an operator and values

Properties you can filter by: Fields, Keywords, File types, File extensions, Copyrights, Copyright owners, Creators.

Only files you are allowed to see are exported. A file that lies only in an image or file field hidden from you is missing from the export, and its keywords, creators and rights details do not appear among the filter suggestions.

OperatorMeaning
Contains any of (or)At least one of the values applies
Contains all of (and)All values apply
Contains none of (and)None of the values applies
Contains (text)Contains the character string
Does not contain (text)Does not contain the character string
Starts with (text)Starts with the character string

Which operators are offered depends on the property. If nothing is left after the filters, the export reports No files available for export based on the current filters.

Image source

Applies to both tabs. Hidden with Original files, because then nothing is edited.

SettingValues
Crop, Markings, RotationEach Field (stored on the object’s image field), Image (stored on the file) or None

“File names” tab

The file name and folder in the ZIP are built from fields and file details, for example Objektart/Inventarnummer.jpg.

Building blockMeaning
FolderOne folder level. Folder level adds another one
File nameThe name of the file
Move up, Move down, Remove levelChange the order and structure

As values you can choose the project’s fields and the file details: File name (original), File name (storage), File type, File extension, Description, Keywords, Creator, Rights holder, Licence, Width (px), Height (px), Resolution, File size (bytes), Uploaded on, Published on, File ID, plus Export date, Running number and Project ID.

How a level forms its value is chosen with the tabs above its building blocks: As is (one value), Concat (several values with a separator), Fallback (the first value that is not empty), JS (a small function of your own) or Fixed (a constant text). The default for the file name is Fallback from File name (original) and File ID. Below the building blocks you see the pattern (such as ‹File name (original)›) and a sample result.

The Preview shows the resulting names for the first files. Download Files as Zip starts the export.

“Scale” tab

From object images and measurement fields Moliri produces a PDF in which every object is shown at the same scale, for example as a layout guide for mounts or a trial hang.

SectionSettings
DimensionsWidth field and Height field, each a number field with the object’s measurements
LabelOptionally a field whose value is printed next to the object
SheetPaper size, Orientation (Automatic, Portrait, Landscape), Scale (fixed or Automatic (fit))
ArrangementImage fit (Fit inside, Fill as the default, Stretch), Rotate objects when packing, Split oversized objects across sheets
CheckPrint reference scale (10 cm / 1 cm)

Create scaled PDF distributes the objects across the sheets as compactly as it can and reports the result:

MessageMeaning
Printed n objects on n sheets (1:n)Result with scale
n objects skipped, no measurementsWidth or height field empty
n objects do not fit a sheet at this scaleToo large, and Split oversized objects across sheets is off
No objects with measurements and an imageBoth are required

Objects that are split carry a note such as Part 1/2 × 1/1 on each sheet.

First sheet of a scale PDF, A4 landscape at a scale of 1:50: many objects distributed compactly, long horizontal scrolls at the top, hanging scrolls upright along the edge, each labelled with its inventory number; bottom left the scale, sheet format, “Sheet 1/2” and the reference scale with 1 cm and 10 cm
Measure the reference scale

Printers like to rescale on their own. Measure the printed reference scale with a ruler before you cut anything to the sheet.

Presets

Under Presets you can save the settings, load them, overwrite them with the current settings and delete them. A preset can be Shared with everyone.

Further reading