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May 6, 2012
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How can I select multiple files in the Import grid view in LR4?

  • May 6, 2012
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So far the only way I have discovered is to laboriously click the checkbox on each image I want to import. It seems that one should be able to select a range with one click (e.g. holding down Shift and then clicking the last image in the range) or by using a context (right-click) menu. No dice. What gives?

Correct answer quenton8

I think two differeng groups of developers on two different planets designed the Library vs the Import views -- they sure are different!!

I can answer your question because I had the same question and spent weeks clicking each individually.

First ignore the checkboxes.  Then use click, ctrl+click, shift+click to select the thumbnails (NOT the Checkboxes, which is why I said to forget them for now!!)

When you have selected what you want, find one of the selected photos and click its checkbox one way or the other, each click selects or deslects all the "selected" photos.

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Participating Frequently
November 12, 2022

Thank you, quenton8!!  Still works in November 2022.

kentdesign
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 20, 2021

Still working as expected!

Participant
July 10, 2020

This is amazing, thank you sooo much!

jzapor
Participant
July 29, 2019

Thank you!!

Scott2257
Known Participant
June 25, 2016

Just highlight the photo range you want to import by clicking (highlighting) the first one, then Ctl + Shift (MAC) on the last photo.  All the photos in the range should highlight.  However you'll notice that none of the check boxes are checked, so just go to any image in the range and check the checkbox will will check ALL the boxes in the highlighted range, then click on Import.  I have found this works well for me......good luck and good shooting! 

Participant
December 20, 2021

AH! Thank you. I understood your explanation best. 

quenton8
quenton8Correct answer
Inspiring
May 6, 2012

I think two differeng groups of developers on two different planets designed the Library vs the Import views -- they sure are different!!

I can answer your question because I had the same question and spent weeks clicking each individually.

First ignore the checkboxes.  Then use click, ctrl+click, shift+click to select the thumbnails (NOT the Checkboxes, which is why I said to forget them for now!!)

When you have selected what you want, find one of the selected photos and click its checkbox one way or the other, each click selects or deslects all the "selected" photos.

Participant
March 22, 2014

Thank you Dennis,

you saved me some nerves
On MAC use SHIFT + click on thumbnail to selet a row of pictures ...