Importing/exporting categories

The category and value information for each video clips is stored in a small extra Metadata file (with a ".dartclip" file extension). Although this is not visible in Dartfish's Items List you can see it using Windows Explorer as shown below.


When your video clips are shared, the recipient will also inherit a new set of categories and values provided the metadata file was also shared. All Dartfish's sharing processes include metadata.


What happens when inherited categories match existing categories?

Provided that the spelling and capitalization is identical, the new video clips will fit neatly into the existing Category/Value system. But if, for example, the new video clip has a value of "Front View" and you use a value "front view" then both values will now appear in your "View direction" category.

When you and your fellow coaches will use the same categorization system (or you have more than one computer) you can export a set of Category/Values from one computer to another.


Exporting Categories/Values

1.	Click the Add a new category or value button .

2.	Select the Export... option.

3.	Save the export file.

Make sure you know where the export file has been saved as it will be passed (by disk, network or email) to the other coach or computer.


Importing Categories/Values

1.	Click the Add a new category or value button .

2.	Select the Import... option.

3.	Locate and open the file to be imported. The new categories and values are now visible in the Categories view.