Bridge doesn't show vitual copies in Library

[defaultm5djznhyutm1]

I'm new to Bridge and use Lightroom Classic to manage my photo library. When viewing my library via Bridge, however, I cannot see the virtual copies of my library. (I've no filter enabled in Bridge.)

Please help me resolve this so that all files incl. virtual copies can be seen in Bridge.

[gary_sc]

Hi, @defaultm5djznhyutm1, sorry, but there's nothing to resolve. The virtual copies seen in LRC, only exist in the catalog of LRC. They do not exist as real files (ergo, virtual). About the only thing similar in Bridge would be seen in Adobe Camera Raw's "Snapshots." Those are also virtual and only exist in the metadata of the XMP of the file.

Seriously, if you are working on images in both LRC and Bridge, you are opening up a can of worms that can give you a lot of grief. FWIW, I use them both, but I never work on LRC's files in Bridge. (Or, I should say, I never work on LRC's files in ACR via Bridge. — That's what's taking place since Bridge cannot make any adjustments to a file outside of rotation.)

[defaultm5djznhyutm1]

Dear @gary_sc ,

Thanks for taking the time to share your insights. It's a pity as I only use Bridge to explore my library (and only Lightroom for edits). This limitation of Bridge means my "full" library is not visible there. Alas.

[gary_sc]

Hi, @defaultm5djznhyutm1 , hmmm, that begs the question what viewing options is LRC short for you? I'm not sure I follow why the viewing option are inferior.