Metadata Fields Gone from Import Pane

When importing there is a place to "Add Metadata From" and many options exist to customize it. I did customize the view, but now it offers no fields no matter what option I choose and I've tried about all of 'em. Where did those scrolling fields go and how do I get them back?

I have found the problem so for the benefit of anyone else who experiences this, here goes:
Close import and maximize the Aperture screen (usually the green button, but the third in this case). That smaller screen size hides the metadata fields. Seems like a bug to me, but I'm glad I'm over another hurdle.

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http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/office/PowerShell-for-SharePoint-a838b5d0#content
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