session without catalog

Jim Hughes

• April 02, 2024 20:40

I've been using C1 for so long I've forgotten how it works :-)

I don't want a "catalog".  For years I've been using what used to be called a dummy session - one without a catalog, that just uses my file structure as its library.  Now I need to start a new session - and I can't remember how I did this.  Yes I Googled on "Capture One dummy session" but couldn't find good information.  Is this no longer a thing?  If so, how should I create a new Session so it doesn't try to create a Catalog?

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  Walter Rowe

  Moderator

  • April 02, 2024 20:57

  

  What you are referring to is a dummy session. A session has a System Folders tool where you can browse your entire system.

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  Jim Hughes

  • April 02, 2024 21:17

  Yes.  How do I create this as a "new Session" without a catalog? 

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  Walter Rowe

  Moderator

  • April 02, 2024 22:10
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  On macOS hold down OPT while launching Capture One to bring it in "Recents" mode where you can start a new session. I think on Windows you hold down SHIFT or ALT. If you already have Capture One open then go into the File menu and choose New Session.

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  Jim Hughes

  • April 03, 2024 15:14

  I get that, but I thought there was something special I had to do so that C1 wouldn't go ahead and create a catalog for that new session.  Maybe not.

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  Walter Rowe

  Moderator

  • April 03, 2024 16:13
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  Catalogs and Sessions and unrelated. The session will create a Session Database but it does not use that to "index" the files you browse in the System Folders like a catalog.

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  Jim Hughes

  • April 03, 2024 18:58

  I'm out of date.  Sounds like maybe the whole "dummy session" thing is obsolete and unncessary,

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