Forum Discussion
Robert Lien
Feb 11, 2019Brass Contributor
force metadata when uploading files
Hello, When I enforce values in a column in a library (in a team site), and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to enter metadata, the file simply shows "Required info" in the column. Is ...
- Feb 12, 2019They did this because so many people would upload documents and ignore this and it would sit check out and no one would fill out metadata anyway.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
Feb 12, 2019
They did this because so many people would upload documents and ignore this and it would sit check out and no one would fill out metadata anyway.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
cbankx
Nov 07, 2019Copper Contributor
That sucks hearing this because I like making sure people put in metadata when they upload documents. You really only get once chance to get it from the user and that's the best time to get it...upon uploading.
Also...now I can't run a workflow with the metadata I'm expecting from the user when they upload a document. There's workarounds I use but overall that sucks. I like the old experience which would force the user to add the metadata and basically keep the document checked out.
- tpogueNov 08, 2019Copper Contributor
cbankx good point about workflows. This is not working as a required field. Required means required, not flagged. If I make a column REQUIRED I expect that the item will not be added to the library unless something is entered for that field. I don't want a library with a whole bunch of "Required info" flags.
- lallisonNov 11, 2019Copper Contributor
tpogue - AGREE
What is the use of setting up a version control library with Approval workflow but you do not have to specify the approver name????
Must admit the more I work with cloud and flow the more problems there is and I truly feel that this is a step backward from on-premise with Workflow / Enforced metadata / Designer workflow / reusable workflows etc...
Almost if this was a rushed job to get the functionality out without proper investigation / scoping or testing
(ANGRY EMOJI)
- cbankxNov 08, 2019Copper ContributorWell said!!! That was exactly my point but you said it better with less words 😃
- Nov 07, 2019
cbankx Agree, we should at least have an option to force, or allow bypass IMO. And what happens if it's forced and skipped (Save file as draft , or remove/don't upload)