(MAC) Import from external HD creates folder in Pictures folder with a year tag

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November 14, 2022
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Mac Mini running Ventura 13.0.1, LR Classic 12.0.1

I have a permanently connected external HD on which resides all my RAW files from camera.

Since one of the above updates, when i import a folder (I have them in date order name) to LR, it creates a duplicate folder in my system HD pictures > 2022 > [folder name], the original folder remain on the external HD. I'm not wanting to fill up the system HD and work solely from the external HD until i selectively export my edited files.

I cannot find a away to revert to my old workflow.

Any help please?

TIA

IAN

macOS

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dj_paige

Legend

If I am understanding you properly, you want to do the import via ADD and leave the photos on the external HD; and you seem to be importing via COPY or MOVE (that's why you get a new folder on your system HD).

ianz74353252Author

Participating Frequently

Thank You, Yes, that appears to be the issue, but looking at the dialogue i get i can't seem to switch to ADD (it must have been like that before this update)

dj_paige

Legend

ADD is greyed out? Are your photos are on the camera card? Then you need to choose COPY, and make sure (confirm, double check, triple check) that the Destination Panel points to some valid folder location on your external drive.

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