joewade2 Loc: Mindoro, Wis

I'm new to ON1.
You can import a photo and edit it. Or you can just edit the photo. (with out importing)
My question is why import?

Thanks.

david vt Loc: Vermont

On of the reason’s I really like ON1 is that the data management structure is outside of the program - so you can edit any file you want wherever it is in your folder structure, or on a stick, etc.

Why import - I do as I can manipulate some of the info about the file as I do. I can change the name of the file (for me, added a description of the event, date, and sequence number from 001 to XXX), add keywords to enable Smart Folders and search, add copyright info, etc). The biggest reason for me though, as I do non-destructive editing of the RAW file, is that automatically adds the side-car files for each photo file.

So you don’t need to, but it sure is convenient if it fits into your workflow.

good luck

Zaydewise Loc: Nashville TN

I'm not sure of your question. ON1 is not like Lightroom where you have to download to LR catalog. In ON1 you can access your photos from your computer directly or you can set up a catalog in ON1. Check out ON1 webpage. https://www.on1.com/videos/getting-started-with-on1-photo-raw-360/

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

What you like to do is one of the primary reasons I went with ON1. Pick any location on your computer or connected to it and edit away without “importing.” Load and go!”