can't change order in slideshow

[judy04]

I've spent three days trying to change FROM capture time to the order that I want for images in a slideshow.   I've tried to follow

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/sorting-order-in-slideshow/m-p/14539253...

as well as two other adobe help/howto pages.

I ultimately created a folder in the library module with only the 6 slides I want and in "custom order" (as suggested).   I move them to the slideshow module and they're in my desired order in the film strip.   But often when I "preview" I get "Preparing slideshow not responding"  and then when I 'preview' it's in created order or worse.   EVen the rare time it "prepares"  correctly,  I then get the created order.   I would really, really like to be able to do this so I could save and use them as Instagram reels.   But somehow I just can't get it to work.   I'm not new to LR - have been using it usually daily for about 15 years and love it,  so really don't understand how this can be so hard.   

[CMass]

Hey @judy04, 

That sounds really frustrating—sorry you're dealing with this. Could you please let us know which version of Lightroom Classic you're using? You can find this under Help > System Info. Also, if possible, could you share a screenshot of your workspace or a short video showing what happens when you try to change the order? That would really help us see if something might be selected—or not selected—that’s affecting the behavior.

^CM

[judy04]

Thank you soooo much for your reply.   I was about to video my "process" when for some reason I realized that I had to be in a folder right under the disk drive or I was in a subfolder - which after 3 days I was.   So tried and worked.   Again big thanks.

Judy

[Rob_Cullen]

A couple of comments-  I find that if I get my selected photos into the slideshow module and then immediately [create Saved Slideshow]

I then can easily Custom sort the photos on the filmstrip of the SS, or by sorting the Saved Slideshow Collection in Grid view (set to Custom Order).

Sorting photos in folders can be problematic- eg. you cannot custom sort a folder if there exists a sub-folder of images.

"Not responding" is another issue- Missing photos? Catalog corruption?- I don't have an answer.

[judy04]

Thanks so much for your reply.   I suddenly realized I had to be in a folder right under the disk drive or it was a subfolder so moved it and it worked!!!   Thanks for reminding me.

But was also interested in your comment:

>. I then can easily Custom sort the photos on the filmstrip of the SS, or by sorting the Saved Slideshow Collection in Grid view (set to Custom Order).

Are you saying you can change order after it's saved.   And in Library module?

thx,

Judy

[Rob_Cullen · Accepted solution]

"Are you saying you can change order after it's saved. And in Library module?"

Definitely not an 'Exported' rendered video of the slideshow, but, Yes-

In a Collection, that being a special Saved Slideshow Collection, you can custom order the images (before you play or finally export the video).

A 'Saved Slideshow Collection' is not only a list of your SS photos but it also stores all the design and layout you have used for that SS.

The Saved Slidshow Collection can be viewed in Grid view [G] (like any other standard collection) where you can sort the images in a Custom Order.

Return to the Slideshow module layout by-

a) [Ctrl+Alt+5] , or

b) [Double-click] on the Saved SS Collection, or

c) [Click] on the small arrow at the end of the SS Collection when you hover the cursor over the Collection name.

If you close Lr-Classic and later re-open LrC to return to the same Slideshow you must return to the slideshow by opening the Saved SS Collection (NOT from the top module menu!).