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Albums not displaying

Jul 24, 2012 7:22 AM

Tags: #elements #albums

I'm using Elements 6 and have been creating albums for some time. However, as of a few months ago even though the photos have the various albums assigned to them, they do not display when I select the album to view.

 

Any help appreciated as I cannot bear the thought of having to re-categorise over 20,000 images!

497 Views   8 Replies   Latest reply: Dylanmg, Jul 25, 2012 10:28 AM
 
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  • 99jon
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    1. 99jon,
    Jul 24, 2012 10:45 AM   in reply to Dylanmg
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    Are these smart albums based on keywords where you have possibly made changes affecting the original criteria?

     

     

     
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    Jul 24, 2012 11:50 AM   in reply to 99jon
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    I wish it was that simple. No, these are standard albums and not part of a group.

     
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    Jul 24, 2012 11:56 AM   in reply to Dylanmg
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    I suppose the catalog could have got corrupted. Do you have a PSE back-up?

     

    What actually happens when you click on an item in the album list. Do you get the binoculars icon for the active album. Is the browser window completely empty?

     

     

     
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    4. Dylanmg,
    Jul 24, 2012 1:26 PM   in reply to 99jon
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    I think you're right regarding the corruption, has anyone got any suggestions about how to repair/restore?

    Unfortunately I have no backups from before the problem started.

     

    Most of the albums are pre-existing and do not display the new photos. So when I click on one of those albums I get the binoculars and only the old photos are displayed. However, if I create a new album it will contain the photos assigned to it.

     
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    Jul 24, 2012 1:54 PM   in reply to Dylanmg
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    You obviously have all the images so its just a question of adding the album tags to the newest. I would suggest starting with import batch view. You can switch to it by clicking the Display button near the top right of Organizer.

     

     

     
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    Jul 24, 2012 2:15 PM   in reply to Dylanmg
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    For what it's worth, you can always try File...Catalog to open the Catalog Manager.  Highlight your catalog in the bottom section, and hit the "Repair" button.  When that finishes, repeat using the "Optimize" button.

     

    Ken

     
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    Jul 24, 2012 2:20 PM   in reply to Dylanmg
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    Yes Kens suggestion will do no harm If you get the message nothing to repair -- click repair anyway.

     
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    Jul 25, 2012 10:28 AM   in reply to 99jon
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    Thank you both for your help and suggestions. I have tried the repair option a couple of times to no avail.

    The import batch view is useful - I will possibly have to spend a few days recreating the albums and then re-tagging the images.

     
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