3.3.4.1.4.1. Creating a Replacement Pattern

Replacement Patterns enable you to automatically create date values based on Unix date modifiers. Click here to see the List of supported modifiers.

1. Log into the Administration panel and click on the “Assets” tab
2. Expand the “Custom Asset Metadata” bar
3. Click on the “Add Item” button

• Name: The name of the pattern field as the user will see it (for example “Date”)
• Type: Replacement Pattern
• Maximum Characters: Not relevant for text replacement pattern
• Restrict input to: Not relevant for text replacement pattern
• Pattern: A pattern consisting of Unix modifiers. A pattern such as e.g. “Y / m% / %d” equals “year / month / date”
• Mandatory: Not relevant for text replacement pattern

Press “Confirm” when done.