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ChrisPearson100
ChrisPearson100
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November 13, 2018
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Renaming presets within Lightroom doesn't rename in original folder

  • November 13, 2018
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I am using LR CC on a PC (W10).

I have a number of imported presets, which I have renamed and structured into folders within Lightroom. However, when I go to the Lightroom Preset Folder (Preferences - Presets Tab - Show Lightroom Develop Presets) the folders are displayed as their original format (original names and folders).

Is there a way to change it so that the naming convention within Lightroom is reflected in the windows folder? 

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Correct answer Rob_Cullen

Is there a way

Easily- No!

The Preset panel no longer 'mirrors' the folder structure in Win-10

https://lightroomkillertips.com/managing-develop-presets-7-3-update-classic/

But a free plug-in to re-arrange presets might be useful to you. Fix Presets Lightroom Plugin

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Rob_Cullen
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Rob_CullenCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 13, 2018

Is there a way

Easily- No!

The Preset panel no longer 'mirrors' the folder structure in Win-10

https://lightroomkillertips.com/managing-develop-presets-7-3-update-classic/

But a free plug-in to re-arrange presets might be useful to you. Fix Presets Lightroom Plugin

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
ChrisPearson100
ChrisPearson100Author
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November 13, 2018

Thanks.

I might try making a copy of the presets folder; rename and restructure from within there and then try importing them as new presets.

What could possibly go wrong? ;-)

I will store the presets in the catalogue, and backup before I make any changes, just to be on the safe side.

Rob_Cullen
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Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
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November 14, 2018

Yes, you could re-import presets, BUT the Group they occupy in the Preset panel is dependent on an internal name within the Preset file text, and NOT any folder structure in Win-10.

So good luck, but I do not think you will achieve what you desire!

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
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