Library Filters don't propogate - stuck on Loading or Unknown

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June 18, 2024
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Hello,

I have a catalog that I've been using for many years that seems to have become semi-corrupted. The metadata columns in the library filter no longer update and will remain stuck on "Unknown", "Loading..." or display data from the last selected folder which did have working columns.

I have created a new catalog with the same folders inside and all the data reads fine. So there is something wrong with that particular catalog.

Anyone have a solution?

Lightroom Classic version 13.3.1 (but this issue has been presenting for at least half a year on previous versions). I have also opened a backup catalog from 2 years ago where the issue still exists.

Windows 11 23H2

Windows

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Ian Lyons

Community Expert

The solution that you've already tried is the only one that I've found to work (i.e. Export as Catalog). If you're proficient at editing SQLite database, then you may be able to fix the issue. However, it may not ber worth the effort, espcially as you've already created a new working catalog.

InazumaAuthor

Known Participant

I have just tried the "Export as Catalog" option - trying it on a small number of files. Unfortunately the new catalog still exhibits the same issue, even if I check the "Negative Files" option, which makes copies of the original photos. And yet, if I make a completely new catalog and then import the files, the metadata filter works fine.

Do you have any info about using SQLite?