[KPhotoAlbum] Fwd: Re: KPhotoAlbum IPTC tags

[ml]

Jesper K. Pedersen wrote:
> A few pointers:
> - The library EXIV2, which KPA uses is capable of handling IPTC data
> -  All data should still be saved in the XML file, as searching the IPTC data 
> would  be too slow - so IPTC would be an addition. So how about a menu point 
> like Maintance->update IPTC data in images.
>   
I meant database and IPTC should be kept in sync, not that the database
should be removed, just as you said above. Sorry if I didn't make it clear.
> - How about implementing it as a KIPI plugin?
>
> May I suggest we discuss this on the mailing list, as I'm sure lots of ppl 
> have input on this. If that is OK with you, please forward this answer to the 
> list.
>
> Kind Regards
> Jesper.
>
> On Monday 05 February 2007 22:56, ml wrote:
> | Hello,
> |
> | I tried KphotoAlbum on my 8000+ pictures recently and really loved it.
> | However, I regret it lacks support for IPTC and would like to help
> | implementing it. I have several years of experience with C and some
> | knowledge of C++ and should find the time to work on that.
> |
> | I think kpa should at least be able to :
> | * Set IPTC tags on newly annotated files
> | * Synchronize with current database :
> |    + Add tags to db from imported files
> |    + Set current db tags on files (after upgrade to kpa supporting IPTC
> | for example)
> |
> | I am looking forward to discuss with you the best ways to integrate this
> | feature into the existing code base.
> |
> | Regards
> | ml8128
>