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January 8, 2023
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Can only delete one photo in Develop module

  • January 8, 2023
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12.1 release / Camera Raw 15.1

 

In Library, I select one photo by left clicking on it. Then I chose the tab for the Develop Module. I hit the Delete key and choose Delete From Disk. The photo is deleted. The next photo appears. I hit the Delete key again, and nothing happens. Delete doesn't do anything. The arrow keys will not allow me to go forward or backwards through my photos. I've lost the ability to go picture by picture and delete as I go.  Have confirmed that this is not an issue with my PC, as I have tried it on 1 laptop and 2 desktop PC's (win10 and win11) all updated to the latest version of LRC.

 

Thank you.

 

 

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Jim Wilde
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Jim WildeCommunity Expert
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January 8, 2023
quote

12.1 release / Camera Raw 15.1

 

In Library, I select one photo by left clicking on it. Then I chose the tab for the Develop Module. I hit the Delete key and choose Delete From Disk. The photo is deleted. The next photo appears. I hit the Delete key again, and nothing happens. Delete doesn't do anything. The arrow keys will not allow me to go forward or backwards through my photos.

 

I have no explanation as to why you are seeing that behaviour. On my Mac system it all works exactly as you would expect, i.e. I can continue to delete images one by one in the Develop Module, the photo is deleted and the next photo appears which can also be deleted and so on.

 

In normal circumstances I would advise trying a reset of the preferences, but I accept that sounds unlikely if you are seeing the same issue on three different systems.

 

I can't test on my Windows system at this time as it's in the middle of a complete rebuild, but perhaps some other Windows users can confirm the situation there.

DdeGannes
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DdeGannesCommunity Expert
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January 9, 2023

I can confirm on my LrC 12.1, Win 11 latest update.

1. Carry out the following in the Develop Module with one image selected hit the delete key on the keyboard and the dialog pops up and the image can be deleted from disk or removed. Mouse click to delete from disk the image gets deleted and the next image in the filmstrip is automatically selected, hit the delete key on the keyboard "nada" nothing happens.

2. Next use the mouse to click on the image in the filmstrip (which is presently selected) and then hit the delete key on the keyboard and the pop up is immediately displayed allowing the image to be removed or deleted.

3.Not my normal workflow and I have never attempted to delete multiple images from the Develop module filmstrip as described by the Author of thread so have just posted what I am experiencing at the present time.

 

If I wish to delete multiple images I utilize the Library module grid view to select multiple images. This functions as expected.

Selecting multiple images in the filmstrip, Library module and Develop module will only delete the most selected image. This is my expectation.

Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.
Jim Wilde
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Jim WildeCommunity Expert
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January 10, 2023

@DdeGannes, I tried to follow your steps precisely on my LR 12.1 / Windows 10, but I don't observe the bad behavior -- the Delete key always pops up the dialog.  I've attached a screen recording.  There must be something different about our configurations or something we're missing that's different.


John, I've just installed LrC on my old Win10 system, and am seeing the same issue that the other Windows users are reporting.

 

Specifically, in Develop module I can use the Delete key to delete the (first) active image. The next image then becomes the active image, but now the Delete key in no longer operational. However, the right-click option still produces the standard sub-menu choices which includes the Remove option. But interestingly, the Backspace key can be used in place of the Delete key to allow the Remove menu (and that also applies on my Mac systems) and that works with consecutive photos.

    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
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    January 8, 2023

    If turning OFF the GPU works, it's a GPU bug, and you need to contact the manufacturer or find out if there's an updated driver for it. This is why disabling GPU is an option as more and more functionality moves to the GPU in newer versions of many Adobe products.

    Also see: 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/lightroom-gpu-faq.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/acr-gpu-faq.html

     

    Disable third-party graphics accelerators. Third-party GPU overclocking utilities and haxies aren't supported.

     

    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    January 8, 2023

    In LR you can select one or more images in the film strip but the first is known as “most selected”. Notice it looks slightly different from the others selected and of course none selected. 

    See:

    https://digital-photography-school.com/lightrooms-selected-and-most-selected-images/

    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
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    Brooks27841779j6fpAuthor
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    January 8, 2023

    I don't understand how this is by design. What do you mean by most selected and shown is deleted? I am selecting the photo that I want to delete, deleting it, and trying to move forward to the next. If I go to the Performance tab and change the "Use Graphics Processor" option to Custom or Off, I can delete one by one in the Develop Module, and this only lasts until I close the program and reopen it. Then, I have to change the setting again in order for it to work again. This has nothing to do with resetting preferences, as I have tested it on 3 different computers with 3 different installations. 

    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    January 8, 2023

    Not a bug, by design. The most selected (and shown) in Develop is deleted, as the dialog explains. The next selected image is deleted too but one at a time. The Arrow key works as it should on this end after this too. If not:

    Try resetting your Lightroom preferences.
    https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/setting-preferences-lightroom.html
    Also see: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/important-steps-for-manually-resetting-preferences-omitted-from-help-article/td-p/12972518

    Quit Lightroom Classic.
    macOS: Press and hold the Shift + Option keys.
    Windows: Press and hold the Shift + Alt keys.
    While holding down the keys, launch Lightroom Classic.
    When asked, select "Yes". 

    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
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