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July 3, 2018
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Why would files be "hidden"?

  • July 3, 2018
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I just noticed this little message below the Filter panel in the lower right. Why would some items be "hidden"?

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    Correct answer Stephen Marsh

    They could be invisible system files, they could be XMP sidecar files etc. There are pros/cons for showing or hiding them, often dependent on the task at hand. Use the View menu > Show Hidden Files command to make them visible.

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    July 4, 2018

    They could be invisible system files, they could be XMP sidecar files etc. There are pros/cons for showing or hiding them, often dependent on the task at hand. Use the View menu > Show Hidden Files command to make them visible.