FAQ: My files are missing from the Library, or How to reconnect your images?
what lightroom library?
the library module of lightroom can used arrange, codify, systemize, group, , classify media. when import images , video library, adding information files catalog. files remain on hard drive were, unless importing them camera, in case files copied hard drive location of choosing.
what lightroom catalog?
the catalog database stores information files you've imported lightroom. when importing file, first thing lightroom collect file's name , location on hard drive. if file has attached compatible metadata, such keyword tags, these imported well. can use multiple catalogs , catalogs can carried forward version version.
why lightroom files missing?
since catalog database stores information file, , not file itself, if of information changed outside of lightroom, connection file lost. there 3 ways can happen: file name changed, file location changed, or file has been deleted. if need rename, move, or delete file, can within library module, , connection not lost.
what reconnecting?
when file has been renamed, moved, or deleted, catalog database needs updated new information. reconnection process allows point out file's new name, it's new location, or delete database entry on file if file no longer exists on hard drive.
where can learn more?
- the lightroom catalog
- introducing catalogs
- understand catalogs in lightroom 2
- understanding lightroom catalog system
managing files in lightroom's library
- adobe - importing photos
- adobe tv - importing photos
- adobe tv - using new import window
- adobe tv - importing , organizing images
- adobe tv - importing existing images
- adobe tv - two ways import
- adobe tv - moving files in lightroom vs operating system
- adobe tv - moving folders around after fact
- adobe tv - move & archive images, , export catalogue
- video workshop - the filter bar
managing catalogs in lightroom
- managing catalogs , files
- preference , other file locations | lightroom 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
- catalog faq | lightroom
- single or multiple catalogs in lightroom
- working multiple catalogs
- merging individual lightroom catalogs "master" catalog
- importing elements catalog lightroom
- lightroom 3 can't upgrade photoshop elements catalogs
- backing catalog
- exporting catalog
- how migrate lr computer
reconnecting media in lightroom
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