Using the Subjects Tab in a Job

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Brief Overview

The Subjects tab in Captura Workflow brings your subject data, images, and orders together in one place.

Whether you need to find a subject, correct information, organize images, or update hundreds of records at once, the Subjects tab gives you tools to keep your job accurate and organized—without spending hours making changes one record at a time.


Overview & Objective

The Subjects tab contains the subject information for a Job. From here, you can add, edit, filter, and delete subjects, manage images, review orders, and make individual or bulk updates to subject data.

To open the Subjects tab, click the Subject icon in the Navigation Bar.

Once inside, you'll see subject Images, Data, and Orders together in one view.

The Subject List

The Subject List appears on the left side of the screen.

From here, you can:

  • Scroll through subjects and groups

  • Search for a specific subject

  • Apply filters using subject data and image metadata

  • Select a subject to view their information

  • Add new subjects

  • Delete subjects

When you select a subject, their information appears on the right side of the screen.

💡 PRO TIP: Need to update a larger set of subject data? Filter your Subject List first, then export the results as a CSV. You can make your updates in the CSV and merge the updated file back into the Job.


Setup / Configuration

There isn't a separate setup process for managing subjects. Start by opening the Job you want to work with and selecting the Subjects tab.

The right tool depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

Tool / View

Best For

Detail View

Reviewing and updating an individual subject, their images, data, and orders

Sheet View

Viewing and editing subject data in a spreadsheet-style grid

Quick Edit

Making targeted updates to a selected group of subjects

Find & Replace

Making consistent changes across larger sets of subject data

Sort & Filter

Narrowing your Subject List based on subject data or image metadata

Using these tools together can save time when you're working with larger Jobs while still giving you control over individual records.


Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find and View a Subject

Use the Subject List on the left side of the screen to find the subject you need.

You can scroll through the list, search for a subject, or apply filters to narrow down your results.

Click a subject to display their information on the right.

From the subject record, you can switch between:

  • Info — View and edit Subject Data

  • Orders — View the subject's orders

You can add, edit, or remove subject data as needed.

2. Add a New Subject

Need to add one subject—or create placeholders for many?

Click + New Subject at the bottom of the Subject List.

You can:

  • Enter information for an individual subject

  • Add a custom range of blank subjects to use as placeholders

3. Delete a Subject

Click the Pencil icon next to the filter button.

This displays the delete option next to your subjects.

Select the appropriate subject and delete it as needed.


Managing Subject Data

Workflow gives you several ways to manage subject information depending on the size and type of change you're making.

Using Sheet View

Sheet View displays your subjects in a spreadsheet-style grid, making it easier to see and edit larger amounts of data at once.

With Sheet View, you can:

  • Switch between Detail View and Sheet View

  • Edit fields directly in the grid

  • Select multiple subjects

  • Apply Quick Edit or Find & Replace

  • Manage large subject lists with pagination

How to Open and Use Sheet View

  1. Open a Subject Gallery.

  2. Click the arrow next to Subjects in the navigation.

  3. Select Sheet View.

  4. Click directly into a cell to edit its value.

  5. Use the checkboxes to select multiple rows when you need to apply bulk actions such as Quick Edit or Delete.

  6. Click Sync to save your changes.

Important: Keep an eye on the sync status indicator to confirm your changes have saved.


Using Find & Replace

Find & Replace lets you search for subject data and make changes across multiple matching records at once.

Instead of correcting the same information subject by subject, you can find matching values and update them together.

You can use Find & Replace to:

  • Search across subject fields

  • Replace matching text

  • Add text before or after existing values

  • Standardize formatting

  • Apply changes to the entire dataset or filtered results

Available search operators include options such as:

  • Includes

  • Equals

  • Starts with

  • Ends with

  • All

How to Use Find & Replace

  1. Open Sheet View.

  2. Click the Find and Replace icon in the header.

  3. Select the field you want to search, such as First Name, Grade, or Organization.

  4. Choose the appropriate search operator.

  5. Select an action, such as:

    • Replace Text

    • Add Text

    • Format

  6. Enter the replacement text, additional text, or formatting rule.

  7. Click Apply.

  8. Review the updated records.

  9. Click Sync to save your changes.


Using Quick Edit

Quick Edit is useful when you know exactly which subjects need to be updated and want to change common fields across that selected group.

With Quick Edit, you can:

  • Select multiple subjects

  • Update names

  • Update contact information

  • Update addresses

  • Update grades

  • Update custom fields

  • Standardize grade formatting

  • Use country/state dropdowns for address information

For example, Quick Edit can standardize a grade value such as “9th” to “9.”


Which Data Tool Should I Use?

If You Need To...

Use

Review or change one subject

Detail View

See and edit many records in a grid

Sheet View

Change a specific group of selected subjects

Quick Edit

Find and update matching information across many subjects

Find & Replace

Narrow down which subjects you're working with

Sort & Filter

💡 PRO TIP: Combine these tools when you're working with a large Job. For example, filter your subjects by grade in Sheet View, then use Find & Replace to standardize the grade values across those results.


Managing Subject Images

The Subjects tab also gives you control over the images connected to each subject.

You can add images, move images between subjects, assign image types, hide images, and delete images.

Adding Images from Outside Workflow

To add an image stored on your computer, drag and drop the image into the Image List between the Subject List and Subject Data view.

You can also click + Add Images and browse to the image location on your computer.

💡 PRO TIP: When selecting images from a folder, you can use keyboard commands such as Ctrl + A to select all images and upload them together.


Moving Images Between Subjects

If images have been assigned to the wrong subject, you can move them without re-uploading them.

  1. Select the image or images you want to move.

  2. Click Move in the Menu bar.

  3. Select the correct subject.

Moving Multiple Images

You can also move multiple selected images using drag and drop.

  1. Select the images you want to move.

  2. Drag one of the selected images.

  3. Drop the selection onto the correct subject.

The full selection will move together.


Primary, Yearbook, and Hidden Images

Images can be assigned different types depending on how they should be used.

Click the ellipsis (...) on an image to access the available image options.

Image Type

How It Works

Primary

Identifies the subject's Primary Image. A full gold star appears in the top-right corner.

Yearbook

Marks the image as the subject's Yearbook Selection.

Hidden

Prevents the image from appearing online. Hidden images appear lighter so they're easy to identify.

You can also toggle the Primary Image by clicking the empty star in the top-right corner of an image.

The Yearbook Selection, Primary, and Hidden tags appear underneath the selected image.

Important: An image can be both a Primary and Yearbook image. A Hidden Image is only a Hidden Image.


Deleting an Image

To remove an image from Workflow:

  1. Select the image or images you want to delete.

  2. Click Delete from the Menu bar.

After making changes, remember to Sync so your updates are available across the machines you use with Captura Workflow.


Advanced Options/Additional Rules

Working with Filtered Subject Data

Filters can help you focus on exactly the records that need attention before making bulk changes.

For example, you can:

  1. Open Sheet View.

  2. Use Sort & Filter to narrow the list.

  3. Use Find & Replace for consistent changes across those results.

  4. Use Quick Edit for smaller, targeted adjustments.

  5. Click Sync when you're finished.

Archived and Expired Galleries

Archived or expired galleries remain read-only, including when you're using Sheet View.

Exporting and Updating Subject Data

Filtered Subject Data can be exported as a CSV.

You can make necessary changes to the exported Subject Data and merge the updated CSV back into the Job.

Remember to Sync

Changes made to subject data or images need to be synced to the cloud.

Syncing makes those changes available across the machines you use with Captura Workflow.


Common Questions

  • Q: What's the difference between Detail View and Sheet View?

    • A: Detail View is useful for working with an individual subject and seeing their data, images, and orders together. Sheet View displays subjects in a spreadsheet-style grid and is better suited to editing larger amounts of subject data.

  • Q: When should I use Quick Edit instead of Find & Replace?

    • A: Use Quick Edit when you have a specific selection of subjects you want to update. Use Find & Replace when you need to search for matching data and make the same type of change across a larger dataset.

  • Q: Can I edit data directly in Sheet View?

    • A: Yes. Click into a cell and type your change directly into the grid.

  • Q: Can I export filtered Subject Data?

    • A: Yes. You can export the Subject Data from your filtered results as a CSV, make updates, and merge the updated CSV back into the Job.

  • Q: Can I move several images to another subject at once?

    • A: Yes. Select multiple images and use Move, or drag one of the selected images onto the correct subject to move the entire selection.

  • Q: Can an image be both the Primary and Yearbook image?

    • A: Yes. An image can be both Primary and Yearbook. A Hidden Image, however, is only considered Hidden.

  • Q: Why can't I edit subjects in an archived or expired gallery?

    • A: Archived and expired galleries are read-only, including in Sheet View.

  • Q: Do I need to sync after editing subject information?

A: Yes. Click Sync to save your changes to the cloud and make them available across the machines you use with Captura Workflow.


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