Kontainer Helpdesk Kontainer Helpdesk

  • User Guides
  • Knowledge base
  • Support
Home / Tagging and Advanced Search / Basic Tags vs. Custom Fields

Basic Tags vs. Custom Fields

945 views 0

You can enrich your data with simple tags and keywords and/or by using custom fields, which are advanced filters and bespoke categories of tags.

To avoid misunderstandings let us have a closer look at the differences between the two.

Full article on Basic Tags

Full article on Custom Fields

 

Intro

Basic Tags All users of your Kontainer have access to search and very basic filter functions. These are simply keywords that you can tag your files with.
Custom Fields Custom Fields are categories of attributes or data that you add to your assets. Within the fields, you add specific values or tags. The types of fields you need depend on your organization or business. They enable detailed filtering and structuring and grouping of your assets.

 

Examples

Basic Tags Broad, uncategorized keywords:

  • Cotton
  • Silk
  • Summer Campaign ’24
  • Red
  • Green
Custom Fields

Categories of attributes, with values within them:

  • Color
    • Red
    • Green
  • Campaign
    • Summer ‘24
    • Winter ‘ 24
  • Material
    • Cotton
    • Silk
  • EAN number
    • …
  • Description
    • …
  • Attachments
  • Approval
  • Check status
  • Expiry dates
  • Restrictions
  • …

 

 

Searchability

Basic Tags All users can use basic tags for finding assets based on these simple, one-dimensional keywords.
Custom Fields Custom Fields can be used as advanced search filters. As an admin, you can control, which users may have access to which of the custom field categories.

 

 

Availability

Basic Tags Included in all Kontainer plans for all users
Custom Fields Included in Pro+ plans

 

 

—

That’s about it.

Let us know in case of questions.

Tagging and Advanced Search

Related Articles

  • AI functions for DAM
  • Headings and descriptive text for DAM tagging and PIM fields
  • A Guide to Smart Folders
  • Tagging, Filtering & Advanced Search

Follow us

Remote support

Book a support session here

For desktop sharing click here

Cookie & Privacy Policy

Please read our privacy policy

Click here

Copyright 2020 Kontainer All rights reserved.