Chapter 9
9. Reference
9.1 File locations
Your chosen backup folder is separate from Vault's application data. Find its saved path under Settings > Backup.
| Inside the backup folder | Purpose |
|---|---|
vault.db |
Local metadata database in the OASIS schema |
thumbnails/ |
Cached preview images |
logs/ |
Default application log folder |
Logs can use a custom folder instead. The saved location appears under Settings > Logging. Deleting the local copy preserves logs.
| Platform | Default application data folder |
|---|---|
| macOS | /Library/Application Support/Vault |
| Windows | The machine's ProgramData folder, then North Shore Automation\Vault |
Application data holds machine settings and encrypted connection information. It is not the folder to select for metadata backups.
9.2 Keyboard controls
| Where | Key | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Library, outside a text field | /, Control+F, or Command+F |
Focus and select the search text |
| Search | Enter | Run the search, including a broad pattern |
| Focused grid or list result | Arrow keys | Move between results |
| Focused grid or list result | Home or End | Move to the first or last loaded result |
| Asset result | Enter or Space | Open its details |
| Library | Escape | Close the focused drawer or asset details; otherwise clear search text when applicable |
| Focused filter editor | Escape | Collapse that editor |
| Focused drawer resize edge | Left or right arrow | Adjust the drawer width |
| Pages and dialogs | Tab or Shift+Tab | Move between controls |
Shortcuts respect text fields.
For example, typing / in a filter value enters a slash instead of moving to search.
9.3 Common terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Asset | An Iconik record describing media and its metadata |
| Backup | Vault's local metadata and preview copy, or the operation that creates it |
| Collection | An Iconik grouping of assets, which can contain child collections |
| File group | A record of related media files and their storage location |
| Format | A recorded representation of an asset, such as an original or proxy |
| Incremental sync | A later run that copies changes into the existing library |
| Marker | Metadata attached to a point or range within media |
| Metadata | Information about media, rather than the media file itself |
| OASIS | The open metadata schema used by Vault's local copy |
| Preview | A cached image for browsing; it is not the original media |
| Tenant | Your organization's Iconik environment |
9.4 Where to change common settings
| Task | Location |
|---|---|
| Reconnect or disconnect Iconik | Settings > Connection |
| Set check intervals or disable automatic syncing | Settings > Connection > Syncing |
| Pause or resume current work | Home |
| Change the backup folder or delete the local copy | Settings > Backup |
| Change log folder, size, retained files, or detail | Settings > Logging |
| Read version, build, or license information | Settings > About |
| Install, manage a license, or update Vault | Control Room |