This video provides a comprehensive tutorial on Obsidian's Metadata Menu plugin. The video aims to guide users through the plugin's setup, configuration, and practical applications, including its use with Obsidian Canvas. The tutorial is structured in five main parts: plugin overview, setup and settings, basics, file classes, and demos.
The transcript indicates two primary ways to define values for list-type fields:
Manual Definition: Values can be entered directly within the field settings. This is described as a "nightmare to maintain" by the speaker.
Using Lookups: This method leverages a separate note to store the list values. The field settings are configured to pull values from this "lookup" note. This dynamic approach is presented as more practical and easier to maintain than manual input. The lookup note is typically stored in an "Organize/lookups" folder for organization.