[digiKam-users] Read associated XMP-file(s)

[Maik Qualmann]

Both sidecar files should never be present. picture1.xmp is always read if it 
is present in order to make it easier for Windows users to import the 
metadata. If you need to exchange data with programs that write picture1.xmp, 
also enable the option in the digiKam sidecar settings to be compatible with 
commercial programs.
Picture1.nef.xmp would do better and fewer problems in the future. You have to 
decide if you need to exchange the sidecars with other programs.

Maik

Am Mittwoch, 21. September 2022, 19:28:19 CEST schrieb Henrik Hemrin:
> Hello,
> 
> Settings - Metadata - Associated files: I have marked ”Read from associated
> files”.
> 
> I have in the folder to read/import:
> 
> picture1.nef
> picture1.xmp
> picture1.nef.xmp
> 
> 1. Which of the xmp-files is read or are both read?
> 
> 2. If both are read, which takes precedence in case of conllicting data?
> 
> 3. Is the answer dependent on which variant that I set digiKam to create
> (=If I have marked ”Associated file names are compatible with commercial
> programs” or not marked it?
> 
> 4. If only one is read, can I choose which one digiKam should read (if not
> answered above)?
> 
> 5. Is it dependent on which program(s) has created or modified the
> associated file?
> 
> 6. If only one of the xmp-variants exist, is that file always read (if not
> obvious from answers above)?
> 
> If anyone know the answers. Else I suppose I can do some trials.
> 
> Best regards
> Henrik