- Lightroom Version Number
- Classic version 8.3.1
- Operating System
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
Hi
I always create smart previews when I import into lLIGHTROOM CLASSIC but my actual picture files are stored on an external hard drive as the file is too big for my hard drive. I understand one of the benefits of smart previews is being able to use them (editing etc) when you do not have your actual picture file available (eg when travelling and don't want to travel with the external hard drive) as it the preview file stores locally. My problem is that I don't know how to access these previews when my external drive is not connected. I just get the file structure with a bunch of question marks on them as if the files are missing and that means I cant see any photos to edit.......... ANY help would be appreciated. Thanks
Gavin
I always create smart previews when I import into lLIGHTROOM CLASSIC but my actual picture files are stored on an external hard drive as the file is too big for my hard drive. I understand one of the benefits of smart previews is being able to use them (editing etc) when you do not have your actual picture file available (eg when travelling and don't want to travel with the external hard drive) as it the preview file stores locally. My problem is that I don't know how to access these previews when my external drive is not connected. I just get the file structure with a bunch of question marks on them as if the files are missing and that means I cant see any photos to edit.......... ANY help would be appreciated. Thanks
Gavin