Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual v3.3 - Manual (Page 140)

140 K2 Media Client User Manual June 5, 2009
Chapter 7 Managing clip media
Sorting assets in the Asset List
You can sort assets by file attributes such as date, name, length, and create date using
the Options dialog box.
To change how assets are sorted:
1. Open the Options dialog box using one of the following methods:
• Select Clips | Options , or
• Right-click an asset, then select Options in the asset context menu, or
• Click the Options button in the Clips pane.
If the Options button is not displayed in the Clips pane, refer to assignable
buttons
in “Guide to using the Clips pane” on page 120 .
2. Click the Sort tab in the Options dialog box.
3. Choose the desired sorting attribute and order, then click OK .
The Asset List sorts in the order specified.
NOTE: When assets are added or renamed, assets may not remain listed according
to the selected sort order. To re-sort the assets, repeat this procedure, or press F5 to
refresh the Asset List.
Using Basic search
The Search dialog box provides the basic search mode for locating assets anywhere
in the K2 system media storage.
1. Open the Search dialog box by doing one of the following:
• Select Clips | Search , or
• Click the Search button in the Clips pane.
If the Search button is not displayed in the Clips pane, refer to assignable buttons
in “Guide to using the Clips pane” on page 120 .
2. Choose Basic search, then specify search criteria on the Text , Date and Type tabs.
The search is performed using the combination of search criteria on all three tabs.
Search by text – If you know all or part of an asset name, use the Text tab. Select