FAQ: My files are missing from Elements Organizer, or How to reconnect your images?
what elements organizer?
the elements organizer can used arrange, codify, systemize, group, , classify media. when import images , video orgnizer, adding information files catalog. files remain on hard drive were, unless importing them camera, in case files copied hard drive location of choosing.
what elements organizer catalog?
the catalog database stores information files you've imported elements organizer. when importing file, first thing organizer 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 elements organizer files missing?
since catalog database stores information file, , not file itself, if of information changed outside of elements organizer, 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 elements organizer, , 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?
managing files in elements organizer:
- get photos files , folders
- importing photos digital camera
- import photos previous version
- moving files
- hiding , deleting photos
managing catalogs in elements organizer:
reconnecting media in elements organizer:
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