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I am just starting to use Lightroom... so, lots to learn

I put in my card in the SD drive, imported the images to my data disk D (I thought I did), although I cannot see any files in that folder via my windows explorer window... the images can only be seen in Lightroom.

Removed SD card.

Did the edits (rotation, exposure shifts, cropping) etc.

I now want to export my images (raw images) to jpeg, but when I select the images to export, hit export in library mode, there is 'nothing' to export. Or when I select from the drop down menu, Export is not allowed as an option. Also, when I try to open any of the images in Photoshop, the Edit In Photoshop is not available in the drop down menu.

Where am I going wrong?

Thank you.
 
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It sounds like you did an import with the option that leaves the images in their original folder (in your case the SD card). Now you have removed the SD card and the images are no longer accessible. LR is just showing you the previews it stores.

You need to import the files with the copy option so that they get copied to your computer.
 
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If you can see your images in the LR Library module in Grid mode, right click on any one of them to open the context menu and selest {Show in Explorer}. This will open a Windows Explorer window and you can see where you imported your photos.

And for Export, for a test, select one photo from the grid. Right click to bring up that context menu again and choose {Export =>} In the sub menu, choose {Export...} This will bring up an Export Dialog. In the Export Dialog, there is a "Preset List" on the left. from it, choose {Burn Full Size Jpegs}. Follow the instructions and fill out the right panel and press the (Export} button to complete the process. This should get you started with exporting to JPEGs. There are other Presets you can use or develop yourself to do other types of Export, but thats probably another lesson...
 
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Thank you.
I will try these options.
This program is teaching me lots of new things.. like subscribing to this blog.. yet another first!
 
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Okay.. I tried it!
Now that I'm figuring out WHERE to store my images, and how to copy them, things are becoming much easier to manage.
 
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I think I must be the only LR user that copies my RAW files from camera /card to hard drive ..BEFORE..I import to LR. Works for me...they go exactly where I want them.
 
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I connect my camera directly to my computer and import to LR with no problems at all. I have always done it this way (even with Aperture) and never had the need to own a card reader or copy to hardrives first.
 
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[quote author=sizzlingbadger link=topic=7487.msg51369#msg51369 date=1249952394]
I connect my camera directly to my computer and import to LR with no problems at all. I have always done it this way (even with Aperture) and never had the need to own a card reader or copy to hardrives first.
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Same here. If I have multiple subjects I import to a folder called "Working Files", keyword them, then drag them to the appropriate folder.
 
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[quote author=sizzlingbadger link=topic=7487.msg51369#msg51369 date=1249952394]
I connect my camera directly to my computer and import to LR with no problems at all. I have always done it this way (even with Aperture) and never had the need to own a card reader or copy to hardrives first.
[/quote]Using the camera as a card reader is not the most efficient. Dedicated card readers usually offer faster transfer rates and do not drain the camera battery in the process of transfering files. USB Card readers are no bigger than a thumb drive and can be had (even for CF) for less than $5USD. Windows laptops usually come with a SDHC card slot standard and Windows Desktops often have CF card readers for you Nikon built in.
What ever the source for the card reader, I find Lightroom to be the most expedient for transfering files from the card and cataloging in the same step. With the optional Backup of the original files on the card, I get two copies of the files on the card, one where LR catalogs the file and a backup on a remote drive for safe keeping. I keep my most current images in a folder named "Pictures/Working" and let LR import to that folder. When these files have aged and are no longer current I move them to an Archive drive using LR.
 
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I am with Cletus with respect to use a card reader for importing( I just realize we are really off topic here- its export problems). Anyway, I use the Sandisk extreme firewire card reader to transfer images from the card to computer. But, it is expensive- $6'.''.

Bob- the slide shooter at heart
 
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I'd rather trust my images to a well built camera than a cheap card reader, as for speed, it doesn't bother me.. the transfer rates on the Nikons are very high anyway. Also removing the card from the camera on a regular basis only wears the connectors out faster.
 
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