How do I set the file type I want to filter to?

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Win 11, Photo Mechanic Plus 6.0.

I have opened a folder in a contact sheet. I can see the images (Canon RAW .CR3 and videos .MP4s) from the folder. I can change metadata and stuff so I know the connection is fine.

When I open the 'Filter' side panel under organise, I can choose file type but then nothing after that. I cannot specify CR3, to only see CR3 files. Maybe I am missing something? This is my first time using PMP.

See attached screenshot

[Kirk Baker]

It looks like your catalog needs maintenance.  I think if you do the maintenance task(s) you'll start seeing types listed that you'll be able to filter.

https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48001179060-catalog-management

HTH,

-Kirk

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I did that and now I can filter the content I add in a catalog. Is there a way to filter content from just a contact sheet? Or does the filter only with with media that has been added to the catalog?

[Kirk Baker]

I did that and now I can filter the content I add in a catalog. Is there a way to filter content from just a contact sheet? Or does the filter only with with media that has been added to the catalog?

Only with the items contained in the catalog(s).

-Kirk

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Is there a way to make a catalogue of an existing folder instead of having to copy over the images again to a new location? I have my own import workflow that I don't want to change.

[Kirk Baker]

Is there a way to make a catalogue of an existing folder instead of having to copy over the images again to a new location? I have my own import workflow that I don't want to change.

You don't have to copy any files in order to add images to a catalog.

https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48001157493-scan-to-catalog
https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48001078324

HTH,

-Kirk

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Thanks a ton!