Taxonomy is a hierarchical/tree-like label structure and a useful tool for organizing content. A simple example of taxonomy is organizing files into folders in Windows Explorer.
Taxonomy trees can be created by system administrators only.
Once created in the Picario interface, it is then displayed on the page of assets.
Click a taxon to see all assets attached to it. In the picture above, the tag of the selected taxon is seen at the top of the page, on the search bar. It is possible to perform a further search within the taxon, using text or advanced search filters. To select more than one taxon at a time, click the desired taxa holding down the Ctrl / Command key.
How to add an asset to a taxon
There are two options for adding one or more assets to a taxon.
Option 1. Select one or more assets. Left-click and drag them to the desired taxon on the left-hand side of the screen. Check if you are going to associate the selected assets with the right taxon in the pop-up window saying Do you want to associate the selected assets with the following taxon: Taxon Name and confirm the operation by clicking Continue.
Option 2. Select one or more assets. Place the mouse cursor on the desired taxon in the tree. Click the ⊕ icon that appears. Check if you are going to associate the selected assets with the right taxon in the pop-up window saying Do you want to associate the selected assets with the following taxon: Taxon Name and confirm the operation by clicking Continue.
By selecting an asset, you can see which taxa it is attached to. The taxa to which the asset is attached will be indicated by a tick. The taxon tags are also shown below the taxonomy tree.
Hover your cursor over a taxon tag to see the entire hierarchical structure to which it belongs.
If the taxonomy tree is collapsed, you can expand it by clicking on the taxon tag.
How to disassociate an asset from a taxon
There are two options for disassociating one or more assets from a taxon.
Option 1. Select one or more assets. Place the mouse cursor on the desired taxon in the taxonomy tree. Click the ⊝ icon that appears. Check if you are going to disassociate the selected assets from the right taxon in the pop-up window saying Do you want to delete the association of the selected assets with the following taxon: Taxon Name and confirm the operation by clicking Continue.
Option 2. Scroll down the taxonomy panel to see the tags of the taxa associated with the assets below the taxonomy tree. Click the × of the taxon tag you intend to disassociate. Check if you are going to disassociate the selected assets from the right taxon in the pop-up window saying Do you want to delete the association of the selected assets with the following taxon: Taxon Name and confirm the operation by clicking Continue.