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Ron Nichols
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August 25, 2017
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Soft Proof Copy Name on Export

  • August 25, 2017
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I use soft proofing and use the original for adjustments rather than a copy.  I have changed "File Name and Copy Name"  to "File Name" in the View > View Options > Loupe View, so the profile name and rendering intent are omitted at that level.

The issue is on export.  Whenever I make a soft proof, the Copy Name in the metadata panel adds the profile information.   I can change it by reapplying a metadata preset, but that can easily be missed.

QUESTION:

How can I force LR to always just use the File Name on export?   I'm using 3rd party apps so I need matching file names between my exported and RAW files.

Thanks.

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Correct answer johnrellis

In the Export window, you can control how the exported files are named in the File Naming section:

You have the option of using either the actual filename or the copy name.

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johnrellis
johnrellisCorrect answer
Legend
August 25, 2017

In the Export window, you can control how the exported files are named in the File Naming section:

You have the option of using either the actual filename or the copy name.

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Ron NicholsAuthor
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August 25, 2017

Hi John.   Thanks for the reply.   Is there any way to control it before it gets to that point?   For example is there a way to hold the metadata preset so it does not change as soon as I make an adjustment to soft proof?

The issue is that for exporting, I am using a plugin to create the jpeg files, then automatically import them into another application.   I don't have the ability to change the copy name through an export preset as you suggest.

Thanks again.

johnrellis
johnrellis
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August 26, 2017

Ron Nicholsfor exporting, I am using a plugin to create the jpeg files

It sounds like that plugin is choosing to use the Copy Name field for naming the exported files.  That's a little curious, since by default regular exports use the filename, not the Copy Name.  

Is there any way to control it before it gets to that point?  

I don't think so -- the Copy Name is automatically filled in by LR, and there's no preference controlling it.

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