ImportImageComparisonDatabase

Imports an image comparison database that was exported using the action ExportImageComparisonDatabase.

Type: asynchronous

Parameter Description Required
database The name to give to the imported database. If you do not set this parameter, Media Server uses the same name as the database that was exported. No
dbdata The data to import. Files must be uploaded as multipart/form-data. For more information about sending data to Media Server, refer to the Media Server Administration Guide. Set this or dbpath
dbpath The path to the data file to import. Specify an absolute path, or a path relative to the Media Server executable file. Set this or dbdata
includemetadata A Boolean value (default true) that specifies whether to import custom metadata. No

Example

The following example imports an image comparison database from the file ReferenceImages.dat in the current directory:

curl http://host:14000/action=ImportImageComarisonDatabase -F dbdata=@ReferenceImages.dat

Response

This action is asynchronous, so Media Server always returns success accompanied by a token. You can use this token with the QueueInfo action to retrieve the status of your request.