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Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction

 

Chapter 2 - The Database Concept

How does Export from Catalog work?

 

Chapter 3 - Import

What’s the difference between ‘Add photos to catalog without moving’, ‘Copy’, ‘Move’, and ‘Copy as DNG’?

 

Chapter 4 - Library Module

I have a long list of folders - can I change it to show the folder hierarchy?

Lightroom thinks my photos are missing - how do I fix it?

What’s the difference between Import#, Photo# and Sequence#?

The time on my camera was incorrect - how do I change it?

Why can’t I drag and drop into a custom sort order or ‘User Order’?

 

Chapter 5 - Develop Module

How do I copy or synchronize my settings with other photos?

 

Chapter 7 - XMP & ACR Compatibility

How do I write settings to XMP?

 

Chapter 8 - Export & Editing in Other Programs

Why do my photos look different in Photoshop?

What’s the difference between Width & Height, Dimensions, Longest Edge & Shortest Edge?

How do I get Lightroom to attach the exported files to an email?

Can I run a Photoshop Action from Lightroom?

 

Chapter 12 - General Troubleshooting

I have a problem with Lightroom - are there any troubleshooting steps I can try?

What is the difference between Minimal previews, Standard previews and 1:1 previews?

Everything in Lightroom is a funny color, but the original photos look perfect in other programs, and the exported photos don’t look like they do in Lightroom either. What could be wrong?

 

Chapter 13 - Useful Information

I’ve heard there’s an Pirate-themed Easter Egg - how do I find it?