Add to stack option missing in export window

[adama72519706]

I cannot choose add to stack in export settings. Yes, I have "the same folder" option selected and "add to this catalog"

Windows 11

[GoldingD]

Wrong place for that, look in /preferences/external editing/

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/add-external-editor/

Ok, I see I am wrong, I really should answer while at my PC with LrC running, not my iOS device. Bad gray cell matter.

[johnrellis]

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Hmm, as you know, normally it looks like this:

First, restart your computer. If the problem persists, try resetting LR's preferences:
https://www.lightroomqueen.com/articles-page/how-do-i-reset-lightrooms-preferences/

LR sometimes soils its preferences file, and resetting it can fix all sorts of wonky behavior. That article explains how to restore the old preferences if resetting doesn't help.

[adama72519706]

The problem persists, weird thing is that I think LRC wasnt updated since it last worked.

[adama72519706 · Accepted solution]

Ok, seems I found the source of issue. I was exporting from Smart Album, exporting from regular collection or folder allowss this option. Still, when I create a preset that adds to stack and use it from Smart Album, adding to stack will work.

[johnrellis]

The Add To Stack option is available when exporting from a regular collection but not a smart collection. When exporting from a regular collection, the stack is created in the folder, not the collection, so there's no valid design reason to restrict the option when exporting from a smart collection. I filed a bug report:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-bugs/export-option-add-to-stack-not-available-when-...

[johnrellis]

Moderators, @Rikk Flohr: Photography, please merge with this bug report:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-bugs/export-option-add-to-stack-not-available-when-...