Re-parse a Single File
Re-parse one file when its contents at the original path changed or its analysis needs updating. Restore access or sync folders first if it was moved or renamed.
Assist Local Image Search Team2026-09-153 min read
Re-parse one file when its contents at the original path changed or its analysis needs updating. Restore access or sync folders first if it was moved or renamed.
Single-file refresh is useful when only one item needs updating.
Steps
- Find the file in the file list.
- Right-click its thumbnail.
- Choose Re-parse File.
- Wait for the task to finish.
- Reselect the file and check its preview, information and analysis status.
If the right detail panel says the file needs updating, its Update button provides another entry.
When to Use It
Use this action when:
- a file was replaced but still shows old information;
- the thumbnail or metadata looks wrong;
- a PDF, spreadsheet, or video needs to be parsed again;
- you fixed the source file and want the app to update only this item.
Difference from Database Refresh
Database refresh scans folders and checks additions, removals, renames and changes. Single-file re-parse targets one file; a large PDF, spreadsheet or video may still take time, depending on its contents and parsing features.
Common Cases
- If re-parsing still fails, check whether the file can be opened normally outside the app.
- For repeated parsing failures, package logs and contact support.
- If many files changed, use database refresh instead.
- If the source was moved, renamed or disconnected, restore its original path or add the new location and refresh the relevant folders. Re-parsing does not locate arbitrary new paths or recover deleted originals.