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cpinpe
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February 14, 2017
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Destination Folder Not Available

  • February 14, 2017
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When I attempt to import photos from a sdhd card to the folder on external drive where I keep my photos I get the message-

The destination folder /Volumes/XDrive4gb/Photos/LRCC  is not available. Using Pictures folder instead.

Only the folder IS available. Its icon is on the desktop and it is listed as a drive on the left hand of the LRCC page. The drive is only 20% full.

And- there is no choice but to click the "ok" button or force quit the program. I do not want mulitiple locations for my photos, as it has cost me hours of work and problems in the past.

Anyone encountered and conquered this problem.

Thanks,

Charles

    Correct answer cpinpe

    Found the answer! Folder was renamed. On to the next 2 Adobe problems.

    3 replies

    UngaBungaBunga
    UngaBungaBunga
    Participating Frequently
    March 10, 2018

    Agree with Sanpanza.  I had this same problem but fixed it by choosing "Clear recent paths".

    To do this:  From the Import window, in the upper right corner of the window you will see a right arrow in the "TO" section. Click the arrow.  A dialogue box will open. You will see the option to "Clear recent paths".  Once you clear the paths you will need to do another import before the error goes way.

    Bam! fixed.  Thanks Sanpanza!!

      Germán Herrera
      Germán Herrera
      Inspiring
      March 5, 2021

      I am having the same issue, the arrow in the Import window mentioned above, does not open a dialog box in my experience to clear the recent paths used, any suggestions will be appreciated.

       

       

      MacOS 15.1.1 Sequoia>System: Macbook M2 Pro 16Gb
      Germán Herrera
      Germán Herrera
      Inspiring
      March 5, 2021

      The arrow became a window when I clicked Copy instead of Add, then I was able to change the destination of the import.

      MacOS 15.1.1 Sequoia>System: Macbook M2 Pro 16Gb
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      cpinpeAuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      February 14, 2017

      Found the answer! Folder was renamed. On to the next 2 Adobe problems.

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      aishaa99125801
      New Participant
      October 28, 2017

      How do you fix this? I am having the same issue.

      Sanpanza
      Sanpanza
      Known Participant
      January 26, 2018

      I was having the same problem until I cleared the file path at the bottom of the drop down menu of previous import destinations. The I chose my assignments folder again and it works fine now.

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      dj_paige
      Brainiac
      February 14, 2017

      Is the disk plugged in properly? Can you access it via your operating system? Is the disk asleep?

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      cpinpeAuthor
      Inspiring
      February 14, 2017

      Thanks, yes the disk is recognised by Sierra and is useable, not asleep. I

      can open files using other programs.

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      dj_paige
      Brainiac
      February 14, 2017

      I can open files using other programs.

      I guess I should have used more precise wording in my first message. Opening files is not the issue. Lightroom is trying to WRITE photos to this location, not open photos in this location. Can other programs WRITE photos to this location?

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