Can I link retrieved files with my LR Catalog

[leonc41108516]

I have an external hard drive that failed - fortunately I have a cloud service backup.

When I obtain the drive from my backup service, all of the folders etc will be intact but as far as I know there is no way to link these to the original corresponding folders in my LR catalog and retain my LR edits. Is this true and how can solve this so that I can link the retrieved files to the folders and retrieve my edits?

[GoldingD]

When you replace that hard drive, and then, when you copy those folders and files from the backup, will the resultant folders and files have the same names and absolute paths as what you had before the disaster? And can you provide the new hard drive with the same name as before?

If so, then LrC might be happy without having to fix anything in the catalog. Or, you might simply need to update the folder(s) in the folders panel

see:

https://www.computer-darkroom.com/lr2_find_folder/find-folder.htm

https://lightroomkillertips.com/pointing-lightroom-classic-new-drive/

[leonc41108516]

That is really helpful, I will give it a go!

[kentdesign]

yes - it is easy and works!!! Just make sure you watch the name of the first photo in the folder to sync all the others

[leonc41108516]

Back in business! Thanks again!

[dj_paige]

... as far as I know there is no way to link these to the original corresponding folders in my LR catalog and retain my LR edits. Is this true and how can solve this so that I can link the retrieved files to the folders and retrieve my edits?

It is not true. See https://www.computer-darkroom.com/lr2_find_folder/find-folder.htm

[leonc41108516]

Thanks for your help - all good now!

[kentdesign]

Glad to hear that!!! have fun with LRc!!