ImageGear for Java
ImGearIPTCMetadata Class Members
Methods 

The following tables list the members exposed by ImGearIPTCMetadata.

Public Constructors
 NameDescription
Public ConstructorImGearIPTCMetadata ConstructorInitializes a new instance of the ImGearIPTCMetadata class.  
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Public Methods
 NameDescription
Public MethodgetActionAdvisedReturns Action Advised IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Action Advised IPTC DataSet (2:42). The dataset indicates the type of action that this object provides to a previous object.

 
Public MethodgetARMIdentifierReturns ARM Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ARM Identifier IPTC DataSet (1:120). The DataSet identifies the Abstract Relationship method (ARM), which is described in a document registered by the originator of the ARM with the IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodgetARMVersionReturns ARM Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ARM Version IPTC DataSet (1:122). The DataSet represents the particular version of the ARM specified in DataSet 1:120.

 
Public MethodgetAudioDurationReturns Audio Duration IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Duration IPTC DataSet (2:153). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS the running time of an audio object data when played back at the speed at which it was recorded.

Contains six bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetAudioOutcueReturns Audio Outcue IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Outcue IPTC DataSet (2:154). The DataSet identifies the content of the end of an audio objectdata, according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetAudioSamplingRateReturns Audio Sampling Rate IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Sampling Rate DataSet (2:151). The DataSet represents the sampling rate in hertz (Hz).

Six bytes with leading zero(s), consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetAudioSamplingResolutionReturns Audio Sampling Resolution IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Sampling Resolution DataSet (2:152). The DataSet represents the number of bits in each audio sample.

Contains two bytes with leading zero(s), consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetAudioTypeReturns Audio Type IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Type DataSet (2:150). The DataSet represents the number of audio channels and the exact type of audio contained in the current objectdata.

 
Public MethodgetBitsPerComponentReturns Bits Per Component IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Bits Per Component DataSet (3:135). The DataSet contains a sequence of one or more bytes describing the number of bits used to encode each component. The sequence is specified by the order of components in DataSet 3:65.

 
Public MethodgetByLineReturns By Line IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the By-line DataSet (2:80). The DataSet contains the name of the creator of the objectdata, e.g., writer, photographer, or graphic artist.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetByLineTitleReturns By Line Title IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the By-line Title DataSet (2:85). The DataSet specifies the title of the creator or creators of an objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCaption_AbstractReturns Caption/Abstract IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Caption/Abstract DataSet (2:120). The DataSet contains a textual description of the objectdata, particularly used where the object is not text.

Maximum of 2000 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus carriage-returns, linefeeds, and spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCategoryReturns Category IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Category DataSet (2:15). The DataSet identifies the subject of the objectdata in the opinion of the provider.

Maximum three bytes, consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodgetCityReturns City IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the City DataSet (2:90). The DataSet identifies the city of objectdata origin according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCodedCharacterSetReturns Coded Character Set IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Coded Character Set DataSet (1:90). The DataSet consists of one or more control functions used for the announcement, invocation, or designation of coded character sets. The control functions follow the ISO 2022 standard and may consist of the escape control character and one or more graphic characters.

Contains up to 32 bytes.

 
Public MethodgetColourCalibrationMatrixTableReturns Colour Calibration Matrix Table IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Calibration Matrix Table DataSet (3:70). The DataSet is no longer required as its contents have been rendered obsolete by the introduction of DataSet P3:66 (ICC Input Colour Profile).

 
Public MethodgetColourPaletteReturns Colour Palette IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Palette DataSet (3:85). The purpose of the Colour Palette is to act as a lookup table mapping the pixel values into the Colour Space defined in Interchange Colour Space DataSet (3:64).

Contains up to 524,288 (4 x 65536 x 2) bytes.

A number of default palettes may be held to be selected according to the device identifier component of the Picture Number 3:10.

 
Public MethodgetColourRepresentationReturns Colour Representation IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Representation DataSet (3:60). The DataSet specifies the number of image components and the build-up structure of the image.

 
Public MethodgetColourSequenceReturns Colour Sequence IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Sequence DataSet (3:65). The DataSet specifies the sequence of the components as they appear in the objectdata.

 
Public MethodgetConfirmedObjectDataSizeReturns Confirmed Object Data Size IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ConfirmedObjectDataSize DataSet (9:10). The DataSet specifies total size of the objectdata, in bytes, without tags.

 
Public MethodgetContactReturns Contact IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Contact DataSet (2:118). The DataSet identifies the person or organization that can provide further background information on the objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum of 128 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetContentLocationCodeReturns Content Location Code IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ContentLocationCode DataSet (2:26). The DataSet indicates the code of a country/geographical location referenced by the content of the object.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), 3 bytes consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodgetContentLocationNameReturns Content Location Name IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ContentLocationName DataSet (2:27). The DataSet provides a full, publishable name of a country/geographical location referenced by the content of the object, according to guidelines of the provider.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCopyrightNoticeReturns Copyright Notice IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the CopyrightNotice DataSet (2:116). The DataSet contains any necessary copyright notice.

Contains maximum of 128 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCountryPrimaryLocationCodeReturns Country Primary Location Code IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Country/PrimaryLocationCode DataSet (2:100). The DataSet indicates the code of the country/primary location where the intellectual property of the objectdata was created, e.g., a photo was taken, an event occured.

Contains three bytes consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodgetCountryPrimaryLocationNameReturns Country Primary Location Name IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Country/PrimaryLocationName DataSet (2:101). The DataSet provides the full, publishable name of the country/primary location where the intellectual property of the objectdata was created, according to guidelines of the provider.

Contains maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetCreditReturns Credit IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Credit DataSet (2:110). The DataSet identifies the provider of the objectdata, not necessarily the owner/creator.

Contains maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetDataCompressionMethodReturns Data Compression method IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Data Compression method DataSet (3:110). The DataSet specifies the provider/owner, type, and version of the compression algorithm.

 
Public MethodgetDateCreatedReturns Date Created IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DateCreated DataSet (2:55). The DataSet represented in the form CCYYMMDD to designate the date the intellectual content of the objectdata was created rather than the date of the creation of the physical representation.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetDateSentReturns Date Sent IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Date Sent DataSet (1:70). The DataSet uses the format CCYYMMDD (century, year, month, day) as defined in ISO 8601 to indicate year, month, and day the service sent the material.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetDestinationReturns Destination IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Destination DataSet (1:05). The DataSet is to accommodate some providers who require routing information above the appropriate OSI layers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 1024 bytes, consisting of sequentially contiguous graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetDigitalCreationDateReturns Digital Creation Date IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DigitalCreationDate DataSet (2:62). The DataSet represented in the form CCYYMMDD to designate the date the digital representation of the objectdata was created.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetDigitalCreationTimeReturns Digital Creation Time IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DigitalCreationTime DataSet (2:63). The DataSet is represented in the form HHMMSS-HHMM to designate the time the digital representation of the objectdata was created. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetEditorialUpdateReturns Editorial Update IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EditorialUpdate DataSet (2:08). The DataSet indicates the type of update that this object provides to a previous object.

Contains 2 bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetEditStatusReturns Edit Status IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Edit Status DataSet (2:07). The DataSet specifies the status of the objectdata, according to the practice of the provider.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetEndPointsReturns End Points IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EndPoints DataSet (3:125). The DataSet contains the values representing minimum and maximum density for each component.

 
Public MethodgetEnvelopeNumberReturns Envelope Number IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EnvelopeNumber DataSet (1:40). Characters of the DataSet form a number that will be unique for the date specified in 1:70 and for the Service Identifier specified in 1:30.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetEnvelopePriorityReturns Envelope Priority IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EnvelopePriority DataSet (1:60). The DataSet specifies the envelope handling priority and not the editorial urgency (see 2:10, Urgency). '1' indicates the most urgent, '5' the normal urgency, and '8' the least urgent copy. The numeral '9' indicates a User Defined Priority. The numeral '0' is reserved for future use.

Contains a single byte, consisting of a numeric character.

 
Public MethodgetExcursionToleranceReturns Excursion Tolerance IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExcursionTolerance DataSet (3:130). The DataSet indicates if values outside the range defined by the end points in DataSet 3:125 may occur.

 
Public MethodgetExpirationDateReturns Expiration Date IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExpirationDate DataSet (2:37). The DataSet designates in the form CCYYMMDD the latest date the provider or owner intends the objectdata to be used.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetExpirationTimeReturns Expiration Time IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExpirationTime DataSet (2:38). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS-HHMM the latest time the provider or owner intends the objectdata to be used.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetFileFormatReturns File Format IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the File Format DataSet (1:20). The DataSet represents the file format. The file format must be registered with IPTC or NAA with a unique number. The information is used to route the data to the appropriate system and to allow the receiving system to perform the appropriate actions thereto.

 
Public MethodgetFileFormatVersionReturns File Format Version IPTC dataset. This method accesses the File Format Version DataSet (1:22). The DataSet contains a binary number representing the particular version of the File Format specified in 1:20. Method returns the tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

See the IPTC - NAA Information Interchange Model ver. 4.1 specification for tag usage details.

 
Public MethodgetFixtureIdentifierReturns Fixture Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Fixture Identifier DataSet (2:22). The DataSet identifies objectdata that recurs often and predictably. Enables users to immediately find or recall such an object.

Contains maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetGammaCompensatedValueReturns Gamma Compensated Value IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the GammaCompensatedValue DataSet (3:145). The DataSet specifies the value of gamma for the device multiplied by 100. If this DataSet is omitted, receiving equipment should assume that a gamma value of 2.22 applies.

 
Public MethodgetHeadlineReturns Headline IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Headline DataSet (2:105). The DataSet contains a publishable entry providing a synopsis of the contents of the objectdata.

Contains maximum of 256 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetICCInputColourProfileReturns ICC Input Colour Profile IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ICC InputColourProfile DataSet (3:66). The DataSet specifies the International Color Consortium profile for the scanning/source device used to generate the digital image files.

 
Public MethodgetImageOrientationReturns Image Orientation IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ImageOrientation DataSet (2:131). The DataSet indicates the layout of the image area.

 
Public MethodgetImageRotationReturns Image Rotation IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ImageRotation DataSet (3:102). The DataSet indicates the clockwise rotation applied to the image for presentation.

 
Public MethodgetImageTypeReturns Image Type IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Image Type DataSet (2:130). The DataSet specifies whether the objectdata contains an image or a supplemental object, number of channels in the image and exact content of the objectdata in terms of colour composition.

 
Public MethodgetInterchangeColourSpaceReturns Interchange Colour Space IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the InterchangeColourSpace DataSet (3:64). The DataSet indicates the colour space in which the pixel values are expressed for each component in the image.

 
Public MethodgetKeywordsReturns Keywords IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Keywords DataSet (2:25). The DataSet indicates specific information retrieval words.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetLanguageIdentifierReturns Language Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Language Identifier DataSet (2:135). The DataSet describes the major national language of the object, according to the 2-letter codes of ISO 639:1988.

Contains two or three bytes, consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodgetLookupTableReturns Lookup Table IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the LookupTable DataSet (3:80). The DataSet consists of one, three or four one-dimensional lookup tables (LUT).The LUT relates to the image data in the colour space defined in DataSet 3:64 and specifies the correction to apply to the pixel values before display or printing of the image.

 
Public MethodgetMaximumDensityRangeReturns Maximum Density Range IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the MaximumDensityRange DataSet (3:140). The DataSet represents the difference between the lowest density and the highest density points that can be encoded by the originating system.

 
Public MethodgetMaximumObjectDataSizeReturns Maximum Object Data Size IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the MaximumObjectDataSize DataSet (7:95). When objectdata size is not known, the DataSet indicates the largest size, expressed in bytes, that the objectdata can possibly have, not including tags.

 
Public MethodgetMaxSubfileSizeReturns Max Subfile Size IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Max SubfileSize DataSet (7:20). The DataSet indicates the maximum size for the following Subfile DataSet(s).

 
Public MethodgetModelVersionReturns Model Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Model Version DataSet (1:00). The DataSet identifies the version of the Information Interchange Model, Part I, utilized by the provider.

 
Public MethodgetNumberOfBitsPerSampleReturns Number Of Bits Per Sample IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Bits per Sample DataSet (3:86). The DataSet indicates the number of bits per pixel value used as entries in the Colour Palette.

 
Public MethodgetNumberOfIndexEntriesReturns Number Of Index Entries IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Index Entries DataSet (3:84). The DataSet represents the number of index entries in the DataSet 3:85 (Colour Palette).

 
Public MethodgetNumberOfLinesReturns Number Of Line IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Lines DataSet (3:30). The DataSet represents the number of scan lines comprising the image for the component with the highest resolution.

 
Public MethodgetObjectAttributeReferenceReturns Object Attribute Reference IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectAttributeReference DataSet (2:04). The DataSet defines the nature of the object independent of the Subject.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values).

 
Public MethodgetObjectCycleReturns Object Cycle IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Cycle DataSet (2:75). The DataSet represents object cycle, virtually only used in North America.

 
Public MethodgetObjectDataPreviewDataReturns Object Data Preview Data IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview Data DataSet (2:202).

Maximum size: 256000 bytes.

 
Public MethodgetObjectDataPreviewFileFormatReturns ObjectData Preview File Format DataSet (2:200).

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview File Format DataSet (2:200). The DataSet represents the file format of the ObjectData Preview.

 
Public MethodgetObjectDataPreviewFileFormatVersionReturns Object Data Preview File Format Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview File Format Version DataSet (2:201). The DataSet represents the particular version of the ObjectData Preview File Format specified in 2:200.

 
Public MethodgetObjectDataSizeAnnouncedReturns Object Data Size Announced IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Size Announced DataSet (7:90). The DataSet represents the overall size of the objectdata, expressed in bytes, not including tags, if that size is known when transfer commences.

 
Public MethodgetObjectNameReturns Object Name IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Name DataSet (2:05). The DataSet used as a shorthand reference for the object.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetObjectTypeReferenceReturns Object Type Reference IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Type Reference DataSet (2:03). The DataSet is used to distinguish between different types of objects within the IIM.

 
Public MethodgetOriginalTransmissionReferenceReturns Original Transmission Reference IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Original Transmission Reference DataSet (2:103). The DataSet represents the location of original transmission according to practices of the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetOriginatingProgramReturns Originating Program IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Originating Program DataSet (2:65). The DataSet identifies the type of program used to originate the objectdata.

Maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetPictureNumberReturns Picture Number IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Picture Number DataSet (3:10). The DataSet provides a universally unique reference to an image.

 
Public MethodgetPixelSizeInScanningDirectionReturns Pixel Size In Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixel Size In Scanning Direction DataSet (3:40). The DataSet indicates the number of pixels per unit length in the scanning direction.

 
Public MethodgetPixelSizePerpendicularToScanningDirectionReturns Pixel Size Perpendicular To Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixel Size Perpendicular To Scanning Direction DataSet (3:50). The DataSet indicates the number of pixels per unit length perpendicular to the scanning direction.

 
Public MethodgetPixelsPerLineReturns Pixels Per Line IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixels Per Line DataSet (3:20). The DataSet represents the number of pixels in a scan line for the component with the highest resolution.

 
Public MethodgetProductIDReturns ProductID IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Product I.D. DataSet (1:50). The DataSet allows a provider to identify subsets of its overall service. Used to provide receiving organization data on which to select, route, or otherwise handle data.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values). Up to 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetProgramVersionReturns Program Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Program Version DataSet (2:70). The DataSet identifies the version of the program mentioned in Originating Program DataSet (2:65). Invalid if 2:65 is not present.

Maximum of 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetProvinceStateReturns Province State IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Province/State DataSet (2:95). The DataSet identifies Province/State of origin according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetQuantisationMethodReturns Quantisation method IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Quantisation method DataSet (3:120). The DataSet identifies the quantisation law. The relations between different quantisation methods are described in DNPR Guideline 1.

 
Public MethodgetRasterizedCaptionReturns Rasterized Caption IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Rasterized Caption DataSet (2:125). The DataSet contains the rasterized objectdata description and is used where characters that have not been coded are required for the caption.

Contains 7360 bytes, consisting of binary data, one bit per pixel, two value bitmap where 1 (one) represents black and 0 (zero) represents white. Image width 460 pixels and image height 128 pixels. Scanning direction bottom to top, left to right.

 
Public MethodgetRecord2VersionReturns Record2 Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Record II Version DataSet (2:00). The DataSet identifies the version of the Information Interchange Model, Part II (Record 2:xx), utilised by the provider. Version numbers are assigned by IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodgetRecord3VersionReturns Record3 Version IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Record Version DataSet (3:00). The DataSet represents the version of the Digital Newsphoto Parameter Record utilized by the provider. Version numbers are assigned by IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodgetReferenceDateReturns Reference Date IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Date DataSet (2:47). The DataSet identifies the date of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values). Uses the format CCYYMMDD (century, year, month, day) as defined in ISO 8601 to indicate year, month and day.

 
Public MethodgetReferenceNumberReturns Reference Number IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Number DataSet (2:50). The DataSet identifies the Envelope Number of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetReferenceServiceReturns Reference Service IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Service DataSet (2:45). The DataSet identifies the Service Identifier of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), up to 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetReleaseDateReturns Release Date IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Release Date DataSet (2:30). The DataSet designates in the form CCYYMMDD the earliest date the provider intends the object to be used. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodgetReleaseTimeReturns Release Time IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Release Time DataSet (2:35). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS-HHMM the earliest time the provider intends the object to be used. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetSamplingStructureReturns Sampling structure IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Sampling structure DataSet (3:90). The DataSet defines the spatial and temporal relationship between pixels.

 
Public MethodgetScanningDirectionReturns Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Scanning Direction DataSet (3:100). The DataSet indicates the correct relative two dimensional order of the pixels in the objectdata.

 
Public MethodgetServiceIdentifierReturns Service Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Service Identifier DataSet (1:30). The DataSet identifies the provider and product.

Contains up to 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodgetSizeModeReturns Size Mode IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Size Mode DataSet (7:10). The DataSet indicates whether the size of the objectdata is known at the beginning of transfer.

 
Public MethodgetSourceReturns Source IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Source DataSet (2:115). The DataSet identifies the original owner of the intellectual content of the objectdata. This could be an agency, a member of an agency or an individual.

Maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetSpecialInstructionsReturns Special Instructions IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Special Instructions DataSet (2:40). The DataSet contains other editorial instructions concerning the use of the objectdata, such as embargoes and warnings.

Maximum 256 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetSubjectReferenceReturns Subject Reference IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Subject Reference DataSet (2:12). The DataSet represents a structured definition of the subject matter.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values).

 
Public MethodgetSublocationReturns Sublocation IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Sublocation DataSet (2:92). The DataSet identifies the location within a city from which the objectdata originates, according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetSupplementalCategoryReturns Supplemental Category IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Supplemental Category DataSet (2:20). The DataSet further refines the subject of an objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodgetSupplementTypeReturns Supplement Type IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Supplement Type. DataSet (3:55). The DataSet indicates the image content.

 
Public MethodgetTimeCreatedReturns Time Created IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Time Created DataSet (2:60). The DataSet designates the time the intellectual content of the objectdata current source material was created rather than the creation of the physical representation.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters. Represented in the form HHMMSS-HHMM. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

 
Public MethodgetTimeSentReturns Time Sent IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Time Sent DataSet (1:80). The DataSet indicates the time the service sent the material.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters. Uses the format HHMMSS-HHMM where HHMMSS refers to local hour, minute, and seconds and HHMM refers to hours and minutes ahead (+) or behind (-) Universal Coordinated Time as described in ISO 8601.

 
Public MethodgetUNOReturns UNO IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the UNO DataSet (1:100). The UNO (Unique Name of Object) DataSet provides eternal, globally unique identification for objects as specified in the IIM, independent of provider and for any media form. The provider must ensure the UNO is unique. Objects with the same UNO are identical.

 
Public MethodgetUrgencyReturns Urgency IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Urgency DataSet (2:10). The DataSet Specifies the editorial urgency of content and not necessarily the envelope handling priority.

 
Public MethodgetWriter_EditorReturns Writer/Editor IPTC dataset.

Method returnsthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Writer/Editor DataSet (2:122). The DataSet contains identification of the name of the person involved in the writing, editing, or correcting the objectdata or caption/abstract.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetActionAdvisedSets Action Advised IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Action Advised IPTC DataSet (2:42). The dataset indicates the type of action that this object provides to a previous object.

 
Public MethodsetARMIdentifierSets ARM Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ARM Identifier IPTC DataSet (1:120). The DataSet identifies the Abstract Relationship method (ARM), which is described in a document registered by the originator of the ARM with the IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodsetARMVersionSets ARM Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ARM Version IPTC DataSet (1:122). The DataSet represents the particular version of the ARM specified in DataSet 1:120.

 
Public MethodsetAudioDurationSets Audio Duration IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Duration IPTC DataSet (2:153). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS the running time of an audio object data when played back at the speed at which it was recorded.

Contains six bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetAudioOutcueSets Audio Outcue IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Outcue IPTC DataSet (2:154). The DataSet identifies the content of the end of an audio objectdata, according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetAudioSamplingRateSets Audio Sampling Rate IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Sampling Rate DataSet (2:151). The DataSet represents the sampling rate in hertz (Hz).

Six bytes with leading zero(s), consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetAudioSamplingResolutionSets Audio Sampling Resolution IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Sampling Resolution DataSet (2:152). The DataSet represents the number of bits in each audio sample.

Contains two bytes with leading zero(s), consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetAudioTypeSets Audio Type IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Audio Type DataSet (2:150). The DataSet represents the number of audio channels and the exact type of audio contained in the current objectdata.

 
Public MethodsetBitsPerComponentSets Bits Per Component IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Bits Per Component DataSet (3:135). The DataSet contains a sequence of one or more bytes describing the number of bits used to encode each component. The sequence is specified by the order of components in DataSet 3:65.

 
Public MethodsetByLineSets By Line IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the By-line DataSet (2:80). The DataSet contains the name of the creator of the objectdata, e.g., writer, photographer, or graphic artist.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetByLineTitleSets By Line Title IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the By-line Title DataSet (2:85). The DataSet specifies the title of the creator or creators of an objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCaption_AbstractSets Caption/Abstract IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Caption/Abstract DataSet (2:120). The DataSet contains a textual description of the objectdata, particularly used where the object is not text.

Maximum of 2000 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus carriage-returns, linefeeds, and spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCategorySets Category IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Category DataSet (2:15). The DataSet identifies the subject of the objectdata in the opinion of the provider.

Maximum three bytes, consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodsetCitySets City IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the City DataSet (2:90). The DataSet identifies the city of objectdata origin according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCodedCharacterSetSets Coded Character Set IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Coded Character Set DataSet (1:90). The DataSet consists of one or more control functions used for the announcement, invocation, or designation of coded character sets. The control functions follow the ISO 2022 standard and may consist of the escape control character and one or more graphic characters.

Contains up to 32 bytes.

 
Public MethodsetColourCalibrationMatrixTableSets Colour Calibration Matrix Table IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Calibration Matrix Table DataSet (3:70). The DataSet is no longer required as its contents have been rendered obsolete by the introduction of DataSet P3:66 (ICC Input Colour Profile).

 
Public MethodsetColourPaletteSets Colour Palette IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Palette DataSet (3:85). The purpose of the Colour Palette is to act as a lookup table mapping the pixel values into the Colour Space defined in Interchange Colour Space DataSet (3:64).

Contains up to 524,288 (4 x 65536 x 2) bytes.

A number of default palettes may be held to be selected according to the device identifier component of the Picture Number 3:10.

 
Public MethodsetColourRepresentationSets Colour Representation IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Representation DataSet (3:60). The DataSet specifies the number of image components and the build-up structure of the image.

 
Public MethodsetColourSequenceSets Colour Sequence IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Colour Sequence DataSet (3:65). The DataSet specifies the sequence of the components as they appear in the objectdata.

 
Public MethodsetConfirmedObjectDataSizeSets Confirmed Object Data Size IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ConfirmedObjectDataSize DataSet (9:10). The DataSet specifies total size of the objectdata, in bytes, without tags.

 
Public MethodsetContactSets Contact IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Contact DataSet (2:118). The DataSet identifies the person or organization that can provide further background information on the objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum of 128 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetContentLocationCodeSets Content Location Code IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ContentLocationCode DataSet (2:26). The DataSet indicates the code of a country/geographical location referenced by the content of the object.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), 3 bytes consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodsetContentLocationNameSets Content Location Name IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ContentLocationName DataSet (2:27). The DataSet provides a full, publishable name of a country/geographical location referenced by the content of the object, according to guidelines of the provider.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCopyrightNoticeSets Copyright Notice IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the CopyrightNotice DataSet (2:116). The DataSet contains any necessary copyright notice.

Contains maximum of 128 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCountryPrimaryLocationCodeSets Country Primary Location Code IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Country/PrimaryLocationCode DataSet (2:100). The DataSet indicates the code of the country/primary location where the intellectual property of the objectdata was created, e.g., a photo was taken, an event occured.

Contains three bytes consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodsetCountryPrimaryLocationNameSets Country Primary Location Name IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Country/PrimaryLocationName DataSet (2:101). The DataSet provides the full, publishable name of the country/primary location where the intellectual property of the objectdata was created, according to guidelines of the provider.

Contains maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetCreditSets Credit IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Credit DataSet (2:110). The DataSet identifies the provider of the objectdata, not necessarily the owner/creator.

Contains maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetDataCompressionMethodSets Data Compression method IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Data Compression method DataSet (3:110). The DataSet specifies the provider/owner, type, and version of the compression algorithm.

 
Public MethodsetDateCreatedSets Date Created IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DateCreated DataSet (2:55). The DataSet represented in the form CCYYMMDD to designate the date the intellectual content of the objectdata was created rather than the date of the creation of the physical representation.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetDateSentSets Date Sent IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Date Sent DataSet (1:70). The DataSet uses the format CCYYMMDD (century, year, month, day) as defined in ISO 8601 to indicate year, month, and day the service sent the material.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetDestinationSets Destination IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Destination DataSet (1:05). The DataSet is to accommodate some providers who require routing information above the appropriate OSI layers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 1024 bytes, consisting of sequentially contiguous graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetDigitalCreationDateSets Digital Creation Date IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DigitalCreationDate DataSet (2:62). The DataSet represented in the form CCYYMMDD to designate the date the digital representation of the objectdata was created.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetDigitalCreationTimeSets Digital Creation Time IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the DigitalCreationTime DataSet (2:63). The DataSet is represented in the form HHMMSS-HHMM to designate the time the digital representation of the objectdata was created. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetEditorialUpdateSets Editorial Update IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EditorialUpdate DataSet (2:08). The DataSet indicates the type of update that this object provides to a previous object.

Contains 2 bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetEditStatusSets Edit Status IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Edit Status DataSet (2:07). The DataSet specifies the status of the objectdata, according to the practice of the provider.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetEndPointsSets End Points IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EndPoints DataSet (3:125). The DataSet contains the values representing minimum and maximum density for each component.

 
Public MethodsetEnvelopeNumberSets Envelope Number IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EnvelopeNumber DataSet (1:40). Characters of the DataSet form a number that will be unique for the date specified in 1:70 and for the Service Identifier specified in 1:30.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetEnvelopePrioritySets Envelope Priority IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the EnvelopePriority DataSet (1:60). The DataSet specifies the envelope handling priority and not the editorial urgency (see 2:10, Urgency). '1' indicates the most urgent, '5' the normal urgency, and '8' the least urgent copy. The numeral '9' indicates a User Defined Priority. The numeral '0' is reserved for future use.

Contains a single byte, consisting of a numeric character.

 
Public MethodsetExcursionToleranceSets Excursion Tolerance IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExcursionTolerance DataSet (3:130). The DataSet indicates if values outside the range defined by the end points in DataSet 3:125 may occur.

 
Public MethodsetExpirationDateSets Expiration Date IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExpirationDate DataSet (2:37). The DataSet designates in the form CCYYMMDD the latest date the provider or owner intends the objectdata to be used.

Contains eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetExpirationTimeSets Expiration Time IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ExpirationTime DataSet (2:38). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS-HHMM the latest time the provider or owner intends the objectdata to be used.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetFileFormatSets File Format IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the File Format DataSet (1:20). The DataSet represents the file format. The file format must be registered with IPTC or NAA with a unique number. The information is used to route the data to the appropriate system and to allow the receiving system to perform the appropriate actions thereto.

 
Public MethodsetFileFormatVersionSets File Format Version IPTC dataset. This method accesses the File Format Version DataSet (1:22). The DataSet contains a binary number representing the particular version of the File Format specified in 1:20. Method replaces the current tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, adds the tag if it was not present, or deletes the tag if a null value is passed.

See the IPTC - NAA Information Interchange Model ver. 4.1 specification for tag usage details.

 
Public MethodsetFixtureIdentifierSets Fixture Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Fixture Identifier DataSet (2:22). The DataSet identifies objectdata that recurs often and predictably. Enables users to immediately find or recall such an object.

Contains maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetGammaCompensatedValueSets Gamma Compensated Value IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the GammaCompensatedValue DataSet (3:145). The DataSet specifies the value of gamma for the device multiplied by 100. If this DataSet is omitted, receiving equipment should assume that a gamma value of 2.22 applies.

 
Public MethodsetHeadlineSets Headline IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Headline DataSet (2:105). The DataSet contains a publishable entry providing a synopsis of the contents of the objectdata.

Contains maximum of 256 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetICCInputColourProfileSets ICC Input Colour Profile IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ICC InputColourProfile DataSet (3:66). The DataSet specifies the International Color Consortium profile for the scanning/source device used to generate the digital image files.

 
Public MethodsetImageOrientationSets Image Orientation IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ImageOrientation DataSet (2:131). The DataSet indicates the layout of the image area.

 
Public MethodsetImageRotationSets Image Rotation IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ImageRotation DataSet (3:102). The DataSet indicates the clockwise rotation applied to the image for presentation.

 
Public MethodsetImageTypeSets Image Type IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Image Type DataSet (2:130). The DataSet specifies whether the objectdata contains an image or a supplemental object, number of channels in the image and exact content of the objectdata in terms of colour composition.

 
Public MethodsetInterchangeColourSpaceSets Interchange Colour Space IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the InterchangeColourSpace DataSet (3:64). The DataSet indicates the colour space in which the pixel values are expressed for each component in the image.

 
Public MethodsetKeywordsSets Keywords IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Keywords DataSet (2:25). The DataSet indicates specific information retrieval words.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetLanguageIdentifierSets Language Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Language Identifier DataSet (2:135). The DataSet describes the major national language of the object, according to the 2-letter codes of ISO 639:1988.

Contains two or three bytes, consisting of alphabetic characters.

 
Public MethodsetLookupTableSets Lookup Table IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the LookupTable DataSet (3:80). The DataSet consists of one, three or four one-dimensional lookup tables (LUT).The LUT relates to the image data in the colour space defined in DataSet 3:64 and specifies the correction to apply to the pixel values before display or printing of the image.

 
Public MethodsetMaximumDensityRangeSets Maximum Density Range IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the MaximumDensityRange DataSet (3:140). The DataSet represents the difference between the lowest density and the highest density points that can be encoded by the originating system.

 
Public MethodsetMaximumObjectDataSizeSets Maximum Object Data Size IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the MaximumObjectDataSize DataSet (7:95). When objectdata size is not known, the DataSet indicates the largest size, expressed in bytes, that the objectdata can possibly have, not including tags.

 
Public MethodsetMaxSubfileSizeSets Max Subfile Size IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Max SubfileSize DataSet (7:20). The DataSet indicates the maximum size for the following Subfile DataSet(s).

 
Public MethodsetModelVersionSets Model Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Model Version DataSet (1:00). The DataSet identifies the version of the Information Interchange Model, Part I, utilized by the provider.

 
Public MethodsetNumberOfBitsPerSampleSets Number Of Bits Per Sample IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Bits per Sample DataSet (3:86). The DataSet indicates the number of bits per pixel value used as entries in the Colour Palette.

 
Public MethodsetNumberOfIndexEntriesSets Number Of Index Entries IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Index Entries DataSet (3:84). The DataSet represents the number of index entries in the DataSet 3:85 (Colour Palette).

 
Public MethodsetNumberOfLinesSets Number Of Line IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Number of Lines DataSet (3:30). The DataSet represents the number of scan lines comprising the image for the component with the highest resolution.

 
Public MethodsetObjectAttributeReferenceSets Object Attribute Reference IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectAttributeReference DataSet (2:04). The DataSet defines the nature of the object independent of the Subject.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values).

 
Public MethodsetObjectCycleSets Object Cycle IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Cycle DataSet (2:75). The DataSet represents object cycle, virtually only used in North America.

 
Public MethodsetObjectDataPreviewDataSets Object Data Preview Data IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview Data DataSet (2:202).

Maximum size: 256000 bytes.

 
Public MethodsetObjectDataPreviewFileFormatSets ObjectData Preview File Format DataSet (2:200).

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview File Format DataSet (2:200). The DataSet represents the file format of the ObjectData Preview.

 
Public MethodsetObjectDataPreviewFileFormatVersionSets Object Data Preview File Format Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Preview File Format Version DataSet (2:201). The DataSet represents the particular version of the ObjectData Preview File Format specified in 2:200.

 
Public MethodsetObjectDataSizeAnnouncedSets Object Data Size Announced IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the ObjectData Size Announced DataSet (7:90). The DataSet represents the overall size of the objectdata, expressed in bytes, not including tags, if that size is known when transfer commences.

 
Public MethodsetObjectNameSets Object Name IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Name DataSet (2:05). The DataSet used as a shorthand reference for the object.

Maximum 64 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetObjectTypeReferenceSets Object Type Reference IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Object Type Reference DataSet (2:03). The DataSet is used to distinguish between different types of objects within the IIM.

 
Public MethodsetOriginalTransmissionReferenceSets Original Transmission Reference IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Original Transmission Reference DataSet (2:103). The DataSet represents the location of original transmission according to practices of the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetOriginatingProgramSets Originating Program IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Originating Program DataSet (2:65). The DataSet identifies the type of program used to originate the objectdata.

Maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetPictureNumberSets Picture Number IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Picture Number DataSet (3:10). The DataSet provides a universally unique reference to an image.

 
Public MethodsetPixelSizeInScanningDirectionSets Pixel Size In Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixel Size In Scanning Direction DataSet (3:40). The DataSet indicates the number of pixels per unit length in the scanning direction.

 
Public MethodsetPixelSizePerpendicularToScanningDirectionSets Pixel Size Perpendicular To Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixel Size Perpendicular To Scanning Direction DataSet (3:50). The DataSet indicates the number of pixels per unit length perpendicular to the scanning direction.

 
Public MethodsetPixelsPerLineSets Pixels Per Line IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Pixels Per Line DataSet (3:20). The DataSet represents the number of pixels in a scan line for the component with the highest resolution.

 
Public MethodsetProductIDSets ProductID IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Product I.D. DataSet (1:50). The DataSet allows a provider to identify subsets of its overall service. Used to provide receiving organization data on which to select, route, or otherwise handle data.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values). Up to 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetProgramVersionSets Program Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Program Version DataSet (2:70). The DataSet identifies the version of the program mentioned in Originating Program DataSet (2:65). Invalid if 2:65 is not present.

Maximum of 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetProvinceStateSets Province State IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Province/State DataSet (2:95). The DataSet identifies Province/State of origin according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetQuantisationMethodSets Quantisation method IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Quantisation method DataSet (3:120). The DataSet identifies the quantisation law. The relations between different quantisation methods are described in DNPR Guideline 1.

 
Public MethodsetRasterizedCaptionSets Rasterized Caption IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Rasterized Caption DataSet (2:125). The DataSet contains the rasterized objectdata description and is used where characters that have not been coded are required for the caption.

Contains 7360 bytes, consisting of binary data, one bit per pixel, two value bitmap where 1 (one) represents black and 0 (zero) represents white. Image width 460 pixels and image height 128 pixels. Scanning direction bottom to top, left to right.

 
Public MethodsetRecord2VersionSets Record2 Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Record II Version DataSet (2:00). The DataSet identifies the version of the Information Interchange Model, Part II (Record 2:xx), utilised by the provider. Version numbers are assigned by IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodsetRecord3VersionSets Record3 Version IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Record Version DataSet (3:00). The DataSet represents the version of the Digital Newsphoto Parameter Record utilized by the provider. Version numbers are assigned by IPTC and NAA.

 
Public MethodsetReferenceDateSets Reference Date IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Date DataSet (2:47). The DataSet identifies the date of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values). Uses the format CCYYMMDD (century, year, month, day) as defined in ISO 8601 to indicate year, month and day.

 
Public MethodsetReferenceNumberSets Reference Number IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Number DataSet (2:50). The DataSet identifies the Envelope Number of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetReferenceServiceSets Reference Service IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Reference Service DataSet (2:45). The DataSet identifies the Service Identifier of a prior envelope to which the current object refers.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), up to 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetReleaseDateSets Release Date IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Release Date DataSet (2:30). The DataSet designates in the form CCYYMMDD the earliest date the provider intends the object to be used. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Eight bytes, consisting of numeric characters.

 
Public MethodsetReleaseTimeSets Release Time IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Release Time DataSet (2:35). The DataSet designates in the form HHMMSS-HHMM the earliest time the provider intends the object to be used. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetSamplingStructureSets Sampling structure IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Sampling structure DataSet (3:90). The DataSet defines the spatial and temporal relationship between pixels.

 
Public MethodsetScanningDirectionSets Scanning Direction IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Scanning Direction DataSet (3:100). The DataSet indicates the correct relative two dimensional order of the pixels in the objectdata.

 
Public MethodsetServiceIdentifierSets Service Identifier IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Service Identifier DataSet (1:30). The DataSet identifies the provider and product.

Contains up to 10 bytes, consisting of graphic characters.

 
Public MethodsetSizeModeSets Size Mode IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Size Mode DataSet (7:10). The DataSet indicates whether the size of the objectdata is known at the beginning of transfer.

 
Public MethodsetSourceSets Source IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Source DataSet (2:115). The DataSet identifies the original owner of the intellectual content of the objectdata. This could be an agency, a member of an agency or an individual.

Maximum of 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetSpecialInstructionsSets Special Instructions IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Special Instructions DataSet (2:40). The DataSet contains other editorial instructions concerning the use of the objectdata, such as embargoes and warnings.

Maximum 256 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetSubjectReferenceSets Subject Reference IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Subject Reference DataSet (2:12). The DataSet represents a structured definition of the subject matter.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values).

 
Public MethodsetSublocationSets Sublocation IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Sublocation DataSet (2:92). The DataSet identifies the location within a city from which the objectdata originates, according to guidelines established by the provider.

Maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetSupplementalCategorySets Supplemental Category IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Supplemental Category DataSet (2:20). The DataSet further refines the subject of an objectdata.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
Public MethodsetSupplementTypeSets Supplement Type IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Supplement Type. DataSet (3:55). The DataSet indicates the image content.

 
Public MethodsetTimeCreatedSets Time Created IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Time Created DataSet (2:60). The DataSet designates the time the intellectual content of the objectdata current source material was created rather than the creation of the physical representation.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters. Represented in the form HHMMSS-HHMM. Follows ISO 8601 standard.

 
Public MethodsetTimeSentSets Time Sent IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Time Sent DataSet (1:80). The DataSet indicates the time the service sent the material.

Contains 11 bytes, consisting of graphic characters. Uses the format HHMMSS-HHMM where HHMMSS refers to local hour, minute, and seconds and HHMM refers to hours and minutes ahead (+) or behind (-) Universal Coordinated Time as described in ISO 8601.

 
Public MethodsetUNOSets UNO IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the UNO DataSet (1:100). The UNO (Unique Name of Object) DataSet provides eternal, globally unique identification for objects as specified in the IIM, independent of provider and for any media form. The provider must ensure the UNO is unique. Objects with the same UNO are identical.

 
Public MethodsetUrgencySets Urgency IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Urgency DataSet (2:10). The DataSet Specifies the editorial urgency of content and not necessarily the envelope handling priority.

 
Public MethodsetWriter_EditorSets Writer/Editor IPTC dataset.

Method replacesthe tag value if the tag is present in the metadata tree, or null otherwise.

This method accesses the Writer/Editor DataSet (2:122). The DataSet contains identification of the name of the person involved in the writing, editing, or correcting the objectdata or caption/abstract.

Repeatable (array items represent repeated values), maximum 32 bytes, consisting of graphic characters plus spaces.

 
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