Edit windows Metada fields using Outpot Tool

Question

Hello,

I wonder if is possible to generate/update the windows metadata when outputting a file after running an Alteryx workflow.

For example, I have configured my windows explorer folders to show 'Tags' and 'Comment' metadata fields (see image below):

And I'd like to edit the metadata 'Tags' and 'Comments' in my Alteryx workflow, so when I output them using the Output tool that info would be already updated.

Is that possible? I've tried using the directory tool, however, it only brings until file size.

very best,

tsilva4 · Answer

I'm looking for a solution to this problem as well. I'll let you know if I find something.

njabar · Answer

Thank you for the feed-back @CharlieS I'll continue to do more research this matter.

CharlieS · Answer

HI @njabar

Editing the file properties, like tags and comments, is not a feature I'm aware of in the Output tool. The only path forward I see would be to use a Run Command tool to make these changes. However, I haven't been able to Google any scripts or commands to make that happen. The closest I found was an Exiftool or maybe something in WMIC, but that's where my support ends.