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Inspiring
September 21, 2016

P: x keyboard shortcut is assigned to two functions in Library module [Swedish language]

  • September 21, 2016
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In LR 2015.7 the "X" key is assigned to two functions in the library module:

  • Reject photo (Foto/Ange flagga/Avvisad)
  • Show info (Visa/Format för stödrastervisning/Visa information)

Now, this is a total screw-up since the X (=Reject) function is SUPERIMPORTANT to every workflow. Unfortunately, when you press X the other function has priority. Luckily, Shift-X still works to reject a photo and jump to next.

My guess is that this is only in the Swedish version (any maybe some other obscure languages) or you'd have a huge mob right outside 345 Park Avenue in San Jose.

Come on Adobe! Just have an intern check the keyboard shortcuts before you release! Or even better, give us shortcut customization. Arrrgh... 😞

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21 replies

Inspiring
November 27, 2016
When is a update planned for the "x" issue in Lightroom. Not everyone wants to edit in configuration files in a supported application. This is a major issue !!
johnrellis
Legend
November 6, 2016
Inspiring
November 6, 2016
I have same problem. Uppdated and still have a problem.
Participant
November 3, 2016
Ok, thank you John 🙂

- That actually worked, but what a hassle! I've SPENT HOURS trying to solve this, time better spent on editing photos... I gather I also have to do a backup on this file each time there's an update to LR? Arghhh....

My humble suggestion: PLEASE Adobe, fix this bug for next update!

Editing files inside LR app is crazy: I pay a lot of money for my Creative Cloud... 
But now I did, 'cause: Hitting Shift+x to reject photos is also crazy, takes forever! 

Also, I wish Adobe would tell all their support agents that this problem exists, so we don't need to have them poking around in our computers through remote control support for more than an hour without successs. 

Keeping my faith in Adobe, for now... 
johnrellis
Legend
September 27, 2016
"...last August I had a similar situation with Shift+J (rotate image left). It stopped working in the Library module (but works fine in Develop), while Shift+M still works (rotate right). This problem still persists..."

Something screwy is happening with how LR interprets the Swedish translation file. As a workaround, change this line in TranslatedStrings.txt:
"$$$/AgLibrary/Menu/Photo/RotateLeft/Key=Shift+j"

to this line:

"$$$/AgLibrary/Menu/Photo/RotateLeft/Key=Shift+p"

That changes the shortcut for rotate left to Shift + P, which works on my CC 2015.7 / OS X 10.11.5.  See this article for how to edit TranslatedStrings.txt.

Participant
September 27, 2016
Have the same problem with x key swedish version 2015.7 on MacOs Sierra. Seen more postings with same problem on Swedish forums
Inspiring
September 27, 2016
Apologies if this should be in another thread, but last August I had a similar situation with Shift+J (rotate image left). It stopped working in the Library module (but works fine in Develop), while Shift+M still works (rotate right). This problem still persists and I haven't got any help from other forums. The problem is again in the Swedish version of LR. I am working on a Macbook Pro with El Capitain.

Any hints/tips/workarounds what to fix in the translation file?
johnrellis
Legend
September 24, 2016
"Or even better, give us shortcut customization."

That's a popular request.  Please make it more popular by adding your vote and opinion to this feature request: https://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/custom_keyboard_shortcuts_in_lightroom
johnrellis
Legend
September 24, 2016
You can work around this bug by editing the file TranslatedStrings.txt, changing this line:
"$$$/AgLibrary/Menu/View/GridViewStyle/ShowExtras/Key=Kommando+skift+x"

to this line:

"$$$/AgLibrary/Menu/View/GridViewStyle/ShowExtras/Key=Cmd+Shift+x"

See this article for how to edit TranslatedStrings.txt.

This appears to be bug in the code that interprets TranslatedStrings.txt, rather than in the file itself.

Inspiring
September 24, 2016
Great. We run a Scandinavian training site for Lightroom. We're getting questions about this one in all channels we have - Facebook, email, phone, forum etc.