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PM will not auto ingest from memory card
« on: August 10, 2026, 01:42:14 PM »
I cannot get PM to auto ingest images when I insert a memory card (CF Express B).

I have tried different readers, have checked settings but nothing works.

Also, whatever I try, whenever I start PM, it always starts with only the RED colour class highlighted. How do I reset this so all colour classes are highlighted on startup.

Thirdly, is there a way of advancing to the next image with a keystroke when editing the metadata without clicking on the Save and Next button. I do not have a numerical keyboard on my laptop so cannot use the + button.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: PM will not auto ingest from memory card
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2026, 02:09:47 PM »
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I have tried different readers, have checked settings but nothing works.

I'll first need to know what operating system you are on to answer this.

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Also, whatever I try, whenever I start PM, it always starts with only the RED colour class highlighted. How do I reset this so all colour classes are highlighted on startup.

Right-click on the filters at the top of the screen and click 'Turn all on'. Then Right-click again and choose 'Set as default'

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Thirdly, is there a way of advancing to the next image with a keystroke when editing the metadata without clicking on the Save and Next button. I do not have a numerical keyboard on my laptop so cannot use the + button.

If you hover your cursor over the "Save and Next" button, it shows you the keyboard shortcuts available for this function. If you are on a recent build of Photo Mechanic, you can customize the shortcut to be a keystroke of your choosing.


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Re: PM will not auto ingest from memory card
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2026, 02:18:32 PM »
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I am running Windows 11 and PM 6.0, build 7285 (fb3e520)

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Re: PM will not auto ingest from memory card
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2026, 03:59:35 PM »
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I am running Windows 11 and PM 6.0, build 7285 (fb3e520)

Are your AutoPlay settings set so that Photo Mechanic opens when you connect a memory card?

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Re: PM will not auto ingest from memory card
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2026, 04:33:46 PM »
They are now and all is fine. Thank you.