entMetaData

Syntax

Dossier.entMetaData;

Access

readonly

Parameters

Return value EntMetaData

The Studio Server metadata object associated with the Dossier.

Description

The entMetaData property returns an EntMetaData object that provides access to the Studio Server metadata associated with the Dossier. Use this object to read or set metadata values such as the dossier name, brand, issue, and custom properties.

Examples

Read metadata of a dossier

// Retrieve a dossier and read its metadata.
var dossier = app.dossiers.retrieve("456");
var name = dossier.entMetaData.get("Core_Name");
var brand = dossier.entMetaData.get("Core_Publication");
alert("Dossier '" + name + "' belongs to brand '" + brand + "'.");

Set metadata before creating a new dossier

// Create a new dossier object and set its metadata before saving to Studio Server.
var dossier = app.dossiers.add();
dossier.entMetaData.set("Core_Name", "New Dossier");
dossier.entMetaData.set("Core_Publication", "WW News");
dossier.entMetaData.set("Core_Issue", "1st Issue");
dossier.entMetaData.set("Core_Section", "Sport");
dossier.create();

Supported versions

Adobe Version Supported
2023 ✔
2024 ✔
2025 ✔
2026 ✔

See also