Cataloging
EdgeRover™ provides a single view of all the content on devices it catalogs. It's that catalog of your content that enables many of the features that make EdgeRover so powerful. You should catalog any sources you use frequently to get the most out of your EdgeRover experience.
When you connect a supported storage device or cloud service to your computer, EdgeRover prompts you to catalog its content. You can also catalog specific folders on your computer. With your approval, EdgeRover begins extracting specific metadata about each file. The metadata includes things like file name, size, location, creation date, and image resolution. The app creates a thumbnail image of the file and a large, high-quality preview image as it extracts metadata. After this first pass is complete, EdgeRover has what it needs to continue processing your content and create tags and collections. Your catalog is stored on your computer, and you have control over how large it can get.
Cataloging any source for the first time might take longer than expected. It depends on the amount of content that source has. You can enable Turbo Mode to catalog a large amount of content quickly.
EdgeRover shows different statuses for each storage device during the cataloging process. To learn more about those, go to Cataloging progress.
When you reconnect the same storage device, EdgeRover automatically searches for any changes and updates the catalog. For more information and tips about cataloging, read Cataloging best practices and Catalog size management for more details.
Cataloging best practices
The time taken to catalog content depends on many factors, such as the number and types of files being cataloged and the computer hardware used.
The following best practices will help you catalog your devices as quickly and as conveniently as possible.
- Catalog when the computer isn't being used: Catalog your content when the computer isn't going to be used for a prolonged period of time, such as overnight. Make sure the computer won't go to sleep during this time.
- Keep the devices being cataloged plugged in: It's faster to complete cataloging in one session than in multiple sessions, especially for high-capacity devices with many files.
- Use Turbo Mode: Read Turbo Mode for more details.