How can I extract and manage metadata from drawings in Fonn?
Extracting and managing metadata from drawings in Fonn is a straightforward process that ensures your project documents are well-organized and searchable. This guide provides an overview of the steps for automatic metadata extraction, manual adjustments, and best practices for preparing your files.
Overview of Metadata Extraction
Metadata extraction in Fonn allows you to capture key details from your drawing files, such as sheet names and numbers. This metadata is essential for organizing and searching your project documents efficiently.
Steps for Automatic Metadata Extraction
Upload Your Drawings: Place your drawing PDFs in the Drawings folder within the Documents module of Fonn. - Fonn will automatically attempt to extract metadata from the uploaded files. - Extracted metadata values will appear in the grid in grey until you confirm them.
Trigger Extraction for Existing Files: If the drawings are already uploaded, you can manually trigger metadata extraction by clicking the magic wand icon in the Drawings folder.
Manual Metadata Confirmation and Editing
After the metadata is extracted, you can manually confirm or edit the details to ensure accuracy.
If the automatic extraction does not find all the necessary details, you can re-run the extraction using the magic wand icon.
Best Practices for PDF Preparation
To achieve the best results during metadata extraction, follow these guidelines:
Use vector PDFs exported directly from CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad) via the Export/Publish → PDF option.
Avoid using "Print to PDF," scanned documents, or flattened/raster PDFs, as these formats hinder accurate metadata extraction.
Troubleshooting Metadata Extraction Issues
If metadata extraction fails or produces incomplete results, ensure that your PDF files are in vector format.
Manually confirm or edit the metadata fields as needed to maintain document accuracy.
By following these steps and best practices, you can efficiently extract and manage metadata from your drawings in Fonn, ensuring your project documents are well-organized and easily accessible.