You can import media and its source to custom folders within your Media Library. Media cannot be added to Predefined folders. You can drag and drop media package files or manually import media package files.
To drag and drop media:
Open the Media Library by either clicking Organize Media from the Tasks list on the Getting Started page or clicking the Media Library side-tab from within the Publisher.
The Media Library window opens.
Select the Shared Media folder. The Add Folder, Add Media, and Upload Zip buttons on the left are enabled.
Use the plus and minus signs before the folder names to expand and collapse the Shared Media folders. Navigate and select the folder to which you want to add media. Click Add Folder to add a new folder where necessary.
Select the media file and drag it onto the Media Library. Follow the on-screen messages that are displayed depending on your browser.
Optionally, double-click the thumbnail to view and edit the media's properties.
Click Update on the Media Properties window to browse and select a different file. Click Add to include the source file with the media file. Use the Description box to add descriptive text to identify the media. Use the Keywords box to add keywords for searching. Click the Metadata tab to provide metadata for the media. For details about providing metadata, see Including metadata for media. Click OK when you are finished making changes to the Media Properties.
To manually add media:
Open the Media Library by either clicking Organize Media from the Tasks list on the Getting Started page or clicking the Media Library side-tab from within the Publisher.
The Media Library window opens.
Select the Shared Media folder. The Add Folder, Add Media, and Upload Zip buttons on the left are enabled.
Use the plus and minus signs before the folder names to expand and collapse the Shared Media categories. Navigate and select the folder to which you want to add media. Click Add Folder to add a new folder where necessary.
Click the Add Media button.
The Import Media window opens.
Click Browse to navigate and select the media file you want to import. Click Import.
The media file is imported to the Media Library. The thumbnail of the media is displayed in the folder.
Optionally, double-click the thumbnail to view and edit the media's properties.
Click Update on the Media Properties window to browse and select a different file. Click Add to include the source file with the media file. Use the Description box to add descriptive text to identify the media. Use the Keywords box to add keywords for searching. Click the Metadata tab to provide metadata for the media. For details about providing metadata, see Including metadata for media. Click OK when you are finished making changes to the Media Properties.
To add source, click Add Source and provide the path to the source file. To update the source, click Update and provide the path of the updated file.
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