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Dylandf
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November 15, 2024
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lightroom library does not update files edited in Photoshop

  • November 15, 2024
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Hello, 

I've a problem with files opened in photoshop from lightroom. Edited and saved (not saved as).

the modified file doesn't appear in the lightroom library. I tried synchronising the library but the problem remains. 

 

Lightroom and Photoshop are updated to to the latest version. 

 

Can you help me?

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DylandfAuthor
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November 17, 2024

one moment, I happened to notice something. 

lightroom automatically created a ‘virtual’ folder renamed ‘RAW’ where it inserts changes. I've highlighted the new folder in magenta. Is there a setting to avoid this?

Rob_Cullen
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Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
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November 17, 2024

Based on seeing two {RAW} folders in your folder panel, I would have to suggest -"It's the old "capitalisation" problem, caused by Lightroom being case-sensitive, and the OS generally being case-insensitive. "

See the answers from Jim Wilde in this forum thread-

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-import-add-folder-structure-issue/td-p/9438685

The procedure in the 'Correct answer' from Jim needs to be followed for it to be a successful fix.

Edit:  Found this article on problem- https://www.lightroomqueen.com/capitalization-catalog-error/

 

 

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
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DylandfAuthor
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November 19, 2024

"If I try to drag it inside, Lr tells me that it will physically move the files inside the disk. Can I drag anyway?"

That would seem logical to me to do a move of the folder (Which includes the files).

If the files & Folders appear in FIle Explorer exactly the same as the LrC Folder panel then all is well. Moving folders in the LrC panel by Drag&Drop will use Windows OS to make the move that is reflected in LrC.

I hope you are getting it sorted.

 

 


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DylandfAuthor
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November 17, 2024

Hi, 

I tried both of your tips. nothing has changed. 

I tried an import of the file but it is considered to be already inside the ‘RAW’ file folder.

I have to deliver a job and to complete it I need the files in the lightroom library. 

 

help me 

Per Berntsen
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Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
Community Expert
November 15, 2024

Before resetting the preferences, check the Sort order in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. (if you can't see it, press T)

LrC has a tendency to change the sort order to Added order, in which case the file from PS will be the last one in Library.

Change the sort order to File name, and it should move to the right location.

 

The easiest way to reset the preferences is Method 3 on this page:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/reset-preferences.html

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Shivani Somayajula
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November 15, 2024

Hey Dylandf, 

 

We're sorry for the trouble. Please try resetting your Lightroom and Photoshop preferences. 

 

To reset preferences in Lightroom Classic for Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Quit Lightroom Classic.
  2. Restart Lightroom Classic while holding down the Shift + Alt keys.
  3. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to reset preferences. Click Yes to confirm.

 

Alternatively, you can manually delete the preferences file:

  1. Navigate to the preferences file location: C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Lightroom\Preferences\Lightroom Classic CC 7 Preferences.agprefs.
  2. Drag the preferences file to the Recycle Bin.
  3. Restart Lightroom Classic to apply the changes.

You can also check this for steps: https://adobe.ly/4evlL48

 

To reset preferences in Photoshop for Windows, follow these steps:

Go to the location of the preference folder below and rename it to backup.

  1. Windows 10/11: Users/[user name]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings.
  2. You can press Press the Windows key > Enter 'Run' > Enter %APPDATA%\Adobe
  3. Rename the Adobe Photoshop folder by adding a .old at the end. (Adobe Photoshop 2025 > Rename > Adobe Photoshop 2025. old), You can restore these preferences later if needed.( https://adobe.ly/4860qM9)
  4. Restart the computer.

 

Let us know how it goes. 

Thanks, 

Shivani 

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