Add a Folder Metadata Schema globally

[paul-david-pf]

Is there a way to apply a Folder Metadata Schema to all Folders in my assets? And even better can one be default activated when creating a new folder in assets. It doesn't seem like this works with inheritance.

I looked into it and the only solutions I could find was to create custom workflows on creating a folder and add the schema via a script to all existing ones. This seems like a over engineered solution for such a simple task

[pulkitvashisth · Accepted solution]

In Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), you can apply a Folder Metadata Schema to all folders in your assets1. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Select the Experience Manager logo, and go to Tools > Assets > Folder Metadata Schemas.
2. From the Folder Metadata Schema Forms page, select the schema form you want to apply to a folder.
3. From the toolbar, select Apply to Folders.
4. Select the folder on which to apply the schema and then select Apply.

Reference:
https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/content/assets/admin/folder...

However, applying a Folder Metadata Schema to all folders by default when creating a new folder in assets does not seem to be a built-in feature in AEM. As you mentioned, one workaround could be to create custom workflows or scripts.

https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-developer-questions/add-a-folder-metadata-sch...

[kautuk_sahni]

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[pulkitvashisth]

@kautuk_sahni 
I think you mean to ask @paul-david-pf .