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larry45
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June 24, 2017
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Having problems selecting and draggng image into a book collection

  • June 24, 2017
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I have my 29 Word file pages non intuitive LR notes on how to create a pdf image portfolio.

I"m on the beginning stage of just selecting six images and dragging them to the collection.

The six images are in the Folder hardrive area.

But when I select all and then try to drag all, the minute the cursor clicks another image, the rest all deselect. Also, nothing drags even if I just try to drag one.

Exasperated, thanks!

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    Correct answer Rob_Cullen

    I am not sure if you understand the difference- but this might be your problem.

    Clicking on a thumbnail BORDER affects only SELECTIONS

    Click and hold on the IMAGE allows drag & drop. (Into Collections or Move to another folder, etc)

    So to add your six images to the book collection- Select them (Click the BORDERS with Ctrl and Shift options), then place the mouse cursor on one of the selected thumbnail IMAGES, hold the L-Mouse button down, drag all the selected photos to the Collection.

    (You cannot drag from the grey borders)

    And are you aware that Collections are 'Virtual'. they are not physical images, folders or locations. Photos shown in a collection are simply a reference to the original image where it stays in a folder location. Like a list of photo favorites for a specific purpose (the Book).

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    Rob_Cullen
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    Rob_CullenCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    June 25, 2017

    I am not sure if you understand the difference- but this might be your problem.

    Clicking on a thumbnail BORDER affects only SELECTIONS

    Click and hold on the IMAGE allows drag & drop. (Into Collections or Move to another folder, etc)

    So to add your six images to the book collection- Select them (Click the BORDERS with Ctrl and Shift options), then place the mouse cursor on one of the selected thumbnail IMAGES, hold the L-Mouse button down, drag all the selected photos to the Collection.

    (You cannot drag from the grey borders)

    And are you aware that Collections are 'Virtual'. they are not physical images, folders or locations. Photos shown in a collection are simply a reference to the original image where it stays in a folder location. Like a list of photo favorites for a specific purpose (the Book).

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
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    larry45Author
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    June 25, 2017

    Thanks Wobert, opposite from every software in the world, as you usually have to grab sides to move. BTW, also confusing how to get selected images to look separated from background. Tips on that?

    Rob_Cullen
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    Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
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    June 25, 2017

    how to get selected images to look separated from background.

    I am not sure I understand what you mean by this.

    If you are looking to select and extract part of an image and place it on another background, then you need a 'Pixel' editor like Photoshop.

    The adjustment tools in Lightroom can selectively darken, lighten, vignette, desaturate, etc, to achieve different looks. Sometimes just brushing negative exposure, or using the Radial filter, can 'high-light' the main subject in a photo.

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
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