Comments on: Getting Your Beta Catalog Into Lightroom 3

By: Scotty

Scotty — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:36:24 +0000

Hey All,

I just upgraded to LR3 from LR1 and the LR3 beta. I was able to import and upgrade my catalog from LR1 with no issues, but can’t find the catalog from LR3 beta. Where might this have been saved by default? I did a fair amount of editing in LR3 beta and would love to be able to have access to those edits and rating. I was able to add the images that I original images (with no edits or ratings) by synchronizing the file. Any thoughts?

By: Ingrid Wagner

Ingrid Wagner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:31:03 +0000

I missed the boat! 3.2 beta has disappeared and I cannot find a number of files, including my website file in the new LR3. I have no idea how to find everything. Help!!!

By: Alis in Wnderlnd

Alis in Wnderlnd — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:43:31 +0000

I’ve figured out what works: select the collections, then select all the photos in those, then do a file>export as catalog. Go to new LR3 and file>imprt as catalog. THEN, reconnect the files to the data location (for me on a different drive), then remove copies of images that were duplicated from my application hd during catalog creation. I already have 3 back-up of these images.

My question is now that I have moved and merged my catalogs into one master catalog. Can I trash the older ones I’m not using? They take up HUGE amount of space.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:27:30 +0000

By importing the catalog is actually combines the two catalogs into one. The think that is where all the confusion lies. The article makes it seem like you are just importing the old catalog. That is not really what you are trying to do.

By: Suzanne Offner

Suzanne Offner — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:22:23 +0000

I’m trying to avoid errors, so I’m exporting my LR3 beta catalog now–I’m hoping it’s OK if I uncheck the box for Export negative files, the photos themselves are fine where they are, right?
I can just open that in LR3 as my regular catalog, and leave the 2002 as an archive.
I actualy reprocessed a lot of photos in the beta, so my LR3 beta catalog is all duplicates of LR2.

By: Glyn Dewis

Glyn Dewis — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:03:40 +0000

Matt,

Thanks for the walk through…works a treat

On an other note (and feel free to ignore me if you’ve already mentioned this ) but I accidentally stumbled upon pressing the ‘Alt’ key when in the Library Module ie it changes Clarity to Sharpening, Vibrance to Saturation, Export to Export Catalog and shows a number next to each keyword to reveal how many images contain it.

In the Develop Module it brings in a Reset to individual sections as opposed to resetting the whole image.

Again apologies if you’ve already mentioned this; just put it down to me rambling on

Cheers,
Glyn

By: ricardo

ricardo — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:04:15 +0000

update: 06.16.2010 – The same bug happens if you try to import from a LR2 catalog which has duplicate photos (i.e. photos that already exist on the LR3 catalog)

By: Benjamin Lynch

Benjamin Lynch — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:35:06 +0000

Does anyone know how to quickly select all images in a stack?? This has changed from LR2 & used to be a simple matter of clicking the first images’ number in the top left hand corner. I use stacks quite a lot for one aspect of my work & this driving me a bit nuts. Thanks!!

By: Victor Dellepiane

Victor Dellepiane — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:32:24 +0000

What is the location of the LR Beta 3 catalog?? or how can I find it..your input will be appreciated.
Victor

By: Aleq

Aleq — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:19:18 +0000

Exactly my situation and problem. Unknown error while importing beta catalog with duplicates. The error pops out even before import dialog is shown. I have reported it to Adobe already and sent them sample catalogs, they’re working on that.

Aleš