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Slow folder opening
« on: October 03, 2012, 07:35:40 AM »
I'm have the feeling that PM5 is taking longer to open various folders. My preferences haven't changed from previous versions as far as I know. Here's an example. I have a very large folder of 2,800 files which are mostly JPEGs and it takes 30-45 seconds to open. Does this seem right? I use a Mac and Lion. The images are NOT on an external drive. Thanks - Mike

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2012, 08:00:38 AM »
Mike,

When you say "to open" do you mean before any thumbnails appear at all?

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2012, 08:07:51 AM »
Yes, before any thumbnails appear. The name of the folder appears at the top of the contact sheet then it's a wait. I'm worried there may be a setting that's not right.

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2012, 08:38:11 AM »
Mike,

Yes, before any thumbnails appear. The name of the folder appears at the top of the contact sheet then it's a wait. I'm worried there may be a setting that's not right.

What sorting method are you using?

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2012, 08:40:06 AM »
File name

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2012, 08:41:00 AM »
Mike,

File name

I'd have to build you a logging version of PM 5 to get to the bottom of this.

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2012, 08:52:30 AM »
Whatever it is, it's consistent. Just tried it again. Closed the program, then reopened and File>Open Recent> Same Folder  same result 40 seconds before any thumbnails appear.

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Re: Slow folder opening
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2012, 01:29:53 PM »
Update: I just switched my OS from Lion to Mountain Lion and that has solved the slowness problem!