Need help on LR5 files lost to unexpected shutdown
Oct 4, 2014 16:41:52 #
I was processing a batch of photos when I experienced the "blue screen of death". The collection I was working on still shows in the collection list, but with no photos. If I try to import the photos again, they are grayed out. Where are they and how do I see them again?
If I click a single picture in the import mode, it shows in loope and says the picture is already in the catalog, but the collection shows empty.
If I click a single picture in the import mode, it shows in loope and says the picture is already in the catalog, but the collection shows empty.
Oct 4, 2014 17:15:21 #
Oct 4, 2014 17:30:49 #
Searcher wrote:
Are there any images in the folders?
none. The collection label on the left also shows no photos (gray and no photo number) I tried to import again, and all photos grayed out. but I got the image if I clicked on a single picture, with the message that this photo is already in the collection.
Oct 4, 2014 17:35:53 #
DrPhrogg wrote:
none. The collection label on the left also shows no photos (gray and no photo number) I tried to import again, and all photos grayed out. but I got the image if I clicked on a single picture, with the message that this photo is already in the collection.
No, not the collections, the folders.
Oct 4, 2014 17:37:24 #
Searcher wrote:
No, not the collections, the folders.
within LR or in C:?
Photos are in C: drive. It appears the photos are there but the catalog is damaged by the unusual shutdown.
Oct 4, 2014 17:40:03 #
DrPhrogg wrote:
within LR or in C:?
Photos are in C: drive. It appears the photos are there but the catalog is damaged by the unusual shutdown.
Photos are in C: drive. It appears the photos are there but the catalog is damaged by the unusual shutdown.
We are not on the same page
Library Left hand panel
>Catalogue
>>>All Photographs
>>>Quick Collection
>>>Previous Import
>FOLDERS
>>> Your Folders
I am talking about the folder list in the left hand panel which is above the collections panel
Oct 4, 2014 17:46:13 #
Searcher wrote:
We are not on the same page
Library Left hand panel
>Catalogue
>>>All Photographs
>>>Quick Collection
>>>Previous Import
>FOLDERS
>>> Your Folders
I am talking about the folder list in the left hand panel which is above the collections panel
Library Left hand panel
>Catalogue
>>>All Photographs
>>>Quick Collection
>>>Previous Import
>FOLDERS
>>> Your Folders
I am talking about the folder list in the left hand panel which is above the collections panel
The photos are there. The folders are all C:/ or E:/ drive (external), and they are intact. The photos will show if opened individually in develop mode, but do not show in the collection into which they had been previously imported. However, it says they are duplicates if I try to import again.
Oct 4, 2014 17:49:25 #
DrPhrogg wrote:
The photos are there. The folders are all C:/ or E:/ drive (external), and they are intact.
Thank goodness for that. So there is no need for importing.
Open one of the folders in the library Grid mode.
Bottom right of each image, is there the Collections Icon visible (2 rectangles)?
Oct 4, 2014 17:54:39 #
Searcher wrote:
Thank goodness for that. So there is no need for importing.
Open one of the folders in the library Grid mode.
Bottom right of each image, is there the Collections Icon visible (2 rectangles)?
Open one of the folders in the library Grid mode.
Bottom right of each image, is there the Collections Icon visible (2 rectangles)?
No, but I don't see any on the collections that work either. I only show indications of cropping or adjustments. Am I looking in the right place?
Oct 4, 2014 17:55:45 #
DrPhrogg wrote:
No, but I don't see any on the collections that work either. I only show indications of cropping or adjustments. Am I looking in the right place?
Yes, bear with me for a mo.
Oct 4, 2014 17:56:38 #
Searcher wrote:
Yes, bear with me for a mo.
I am patient. Appreciate any and all help.
Oct 4, 2014 18:02:33 #
Searcher wrote:
Yes, bear with me for a mo.
Go to Edit > Preferences > Interface
just over half way down is a section "Filmstrip" with 5 check boxes.
Uncheck the "Show Badges"
Click OK
Now reopen Preferences > Interface
Check "Show Badges" and click OK
Look in Grid view at the images which have lost their collections, are any collection badges showing, either in the Grid or in the filmstrip?
Oct 4, 2014 18:08:06 #
Searcher wrote:
Go to Edit > Preferences > Interface
just over half way down is a section "Filmstrip" with 5 check boxes.
Uncheck the "Show Badges"
Click OK
Now reopen Preferences > Interface
Check "Show Badges" and click OK
Look in Grid view at the images which have lost their collections, are any collection badges showing, either in the Grid or in the filmstrip?
just over half way down is a section "Filmstrip" with 5 check boxes.
Uncheck the "Show Badges"
Click OK
Now reopen Preferences > Interface
Check "Show Badges" and click OK
Look in Grid view at the images which have lost their collections, are any collection badges showing, either in the Grid or in the filmstrip?
No, no changes.
Oct 4, 2014 18:48:12 #
[quote=Searcher]Thank goodness for that. So there is no need for importing.
FOUND THEM!
They were in a collection without keywords. I had them in a collection set. By deleting the set and creating a smart collection with keywords, then adding those keywords to the other set (without) they showed up in the new collection. No clue what happened, but I found them and can work with them again.
Changed settings to back up every time LR exits, but don't know if that will help with a freeze.
Thanks for the effort. It gave me places to look and I just tried a few changes. Only one worked but that is all I needed.
FOUND THEM!
They were in a collection without keywords. I had them in a collection set. By deleting the set and creating a smart collection with keywords, then adding those keywords to the other set (without) they showed up in the new collection. No clue what happened, but I found them and can work with them again.
Changed settings to back up every time LR exits, but don't know if that will help with a freeze.
Thanks for the effort. It gave me places to look and I just tried a few changes. Only one worked but that is all I needed.
Oct 4, 2014 18:55:12 #
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