When you open a folder or run a search, everything you find shows up in the Result Pane below.
CI HUB Connector gives you three ways to look at your content:
1. Tile View (Default)
This is the view you see first. It shows your files and pictures as large previews, like photos laid out on a table. Folders are still shown as a simple list.
This is the only view where you can make the previews bigger or smaller. Just click the gear icon on the right and pick a size, from very small to very large. Smaller previews let you see more files at once. Bigger previews let you see more detail.
When you click on a file, a "Details" section pops up at the bottom showing:
- Name
- File size
- Dimensions (width × height)
- Date it was last changed
Usage Rights Icon
Some files have usage rights attached to them, rules about when they can be used. These files show a small clock icon in the top-right corner.
Hover over the clock icon to see:
- The date you're allowed to start using the file
- The date you must stop using it
- The date you're allowed to start publishing it
- The date you must stop publishing it
The clock icon changes color to warn you:
- Green: You're good to use it right now.
- Yellow: The deadline to stop using it is coming up soon.
- Red: The deadline has already passed.
This makes it easy to tell at a glance whether a file is still okay to use.
More Tile View Options
Click the gear icon to find these settings:
Folders: Show or hide folders, handy when a directory has a lot of folders and files mixed together.
File Labels: Show or hide the file name underneath each preview. You can also choose whether to show the file's name or its title.
Rendition Note: Turn this on to see two small green icons on a file. Hovering over them tells you whether you're looking at the original file or a smaller, lower-quality version.
Preview Size: Make your previews bigger or smaller.
2. List View
List View shows your files in rows and columns, like a spreadsheet. It's great when you're working with a lot of files at once, since you can compare them side by side.
Click the gear icon to customize this view:
Folders: Show or hide folders for a cleaner look.
Rendition Note: Works the same way as in Tile View.
Choose Your Columns: Pick exactly which details you want to see. For example, just the name and file size. You can add or remove columns anytime.
Sort and Rearrange Columns:
- Click a column title to sort files from A-to-Z or Z-to-A (you'll see an arrow appear).
- Drag and drop columns in the settings to put them in the order you like.
3. Details View
Details View shows one file at a time, with a big preview and all its information listed underneath.
Click "Basic" to see the essentials. You can also check:
- XMP details
- EXIF details
Tip: double-clicking any file also opens Details View, with everything neatly organized.
Additional Actions in the Result Pane
In addition to the view options, the following icons are available:
Reload Folder: Refresh the folder contents.
For performance reasons, CI HUB Connector caches results. Use this button when new items have been added.
CSV Export: Select one or multiple assets and export all metadata to a CSV file.
The CSV file:
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Includes all metadata fields
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Includes the asset path (important for data merge workflows)
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Is saved to the local folder defined in your CI HUB Connector settings
Currently, CSV Export is available for Dropbox, CELUM, and Sharedien.
Add File: Upload a new or updated file to your asset database (DAM system).
Possible use cases include:
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Uploading complete composite documents (.indd, Word, .ai, .ps, .pptx)
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Uploading a single asset from within a document
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Uploading files from your local disk
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Uploading with a PDF option
Note: The functionality of “Add File” may vary depending on the application.
For example, in Figma or Sketch, this feature can also be used to convert a selected item into a specific file format (such as PNG or SVG).
