Yes, it is possible by disabling the Do you want to create new item versions for this update option in the Edit options pop up.
Can I update an item/file’s metadata if it is checked out to any other user?
No, the user must check in the file before making any changes.
I want to update only those files/items that are created/modified by me. Can I do that?
Yes, you can. Please select the Do you want to update items based on authors and editors under Exclude rules in the Copy options pop up in the Bulk Update List/Library Metadata module.
Can I exclude files of a specific extension type while updating Files using Bulk edit ? If yes, how can I do that?
Yes, you can.
Please follow these steps:
- Connect the site and drill down into the required library.
- Select files and click Start Update button.
- Enable the Do you want to exclude files based on extensions? option in the edit options pop up in the Bulk Update List/Library Metadata module.
What is the use of “Export to Excel” and “Import from Excel” in Bulk update module?
The Export to Excel and Import from Excel options allows users to transfer metadata or extract metadata to/from an Excel sheet. You can also edit this metadata, based on your requirement.
Can I update/preserve author and timestamps for any item/file?
Yes, you can. By default, the author and time stamps for any item/file will be preserved.