Can't stack images anymore

[focused_quirk3942]

Hi there!

With the latest update I can't stack images, because there is no entry in the menu anymore. Already stacked images are unstacked now.

Where can I find it?

Thanks for your answers!

[AxelMatt]

I can't see this on my Windows machine.  

In a first step you should  try to reset the Lightroom preferences.

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-reset-lightrooms-preferences/

It's recommended to backup your preferences before you reset the preferences to the default settings:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/preference-file-and-other-file-locations.html

Unfortunately you haven't given us any information about your system. Is your system up-to-date? Do you have installed all recent updates and patches for the operating system and the device drivers, especially the graphic driver. If you have a NVidia graphic card installed, make sure that you are using the recent Studio version of the driver, not the Game Ready version.

Please provide a copy of your 'System Info'. This can be get from the LrC Help > System Info menu item. There's a copy button in the System Info dialog. Press this button and paste the info into your next forum post.

[focused_quirk3942]

Hi!

I'm so sorry, but my problem is solved. By restarting LR everything is in place now.

Maybe next time I will overthink it first before writing. 🙂

I dont't know why this problem occured, but now you can delete my post if you want to.

[AxelMatt]

No problem. The main thing is that it works.

[MTBirder]

I am having this same problem ~ suddenly all my stacks are expanded, but with no little bars on the first or last shot to facilitate collapsing. I have restarted LrC several times; in addition I have selected the photos I wish to stack, R-click on them > Stacking > Group into Stack ~ but nothing happens.
I am on a Mac Studio, running Sequoia 15.0, LrC Vs. 14.0.1. My LrC library is on my Synology NAS, as are all my photo files. I have used LrC for many years, but this issue began within the last month. I can't verify it was at the same time as my last update on 11/04/24 ~ but it seems a bit suspicious.
Thanks for any suggestions.

[AxelMatt]

Have you tried to reset the preferences to the default settings?

[richardplondon]

Also check you are not viewing these images in the context of a Smart Collection, or in the context of a Collection Set.

Stacking can only operate when you are viewing by Folder, or viewing a particular Collection.

Furthermore: any stacking of images as they are seen in Folder view, will not be evident when the same images are viewed within a Collection - and vice versa. The same applies for any custom sorting (where images are manually dragged around into the order you prefer).

[MTBirder]

Thank you, Axelmatt and Richard Plondon. I appreciate the suggestions. 

Easy response first, Richard Plondon ~ I am viewing my entire catalog, not a folder or collection. 
Axelman, I just went through the process of resetting the preferences, and nothing changed: still no stacks, no "bars" on the first or last photo in the former stack, and when I selected the photos and chose "Group Into Stack," nothing happened …

Is uninstalling LrC and reinstalling a possible next step?

[AxelMatt]

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Is uninstalling LrC and reinstalling a possible next step?

By @MTBirder

You can try it. But make sure that you're done a clean reinstallation.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Backup all personal data, like templates, presets, catalog(s) etc.
2. Uninstall everything CC including preferences,  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-remove-app.html
3. Uninstall the CC Desktop client,  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html
4. Clean your computer of cc files per http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
5. Restart your computer (don't skip this)
6. Reinstall the CC Desktop app,  https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html
7. Use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials
8. Restore your personal data.

If you're unable to install the cc desktop app at this stage, use an administrator account (solution 4 here, 

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-missing-damaged.html)

[MTBirder]

Thank you again, AxelMatt. LightRoom is once again creating new Stacks for me ~ not sure which actual solution worked. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to recreate all stacks from before Nov. 1; that's going to be quite a job, but I'll just bang away at it when I can.
I uninstalled and reinstalled just LrC, not Creative Cloud, which was easier and quicker. If things go south again, I may try your suggestions for reinstalling the entire Creative Cloud and apps.
I appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Happy creating!