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How to delete recent imports folders

Paulo E Bueno
Can I delete empty recent import folders ?
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  • Drew Altdo
    You cannot.
    However you can define the frequency that that these folders are created and how long they stay in the menu via the preferences.
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  • Gregory
    Drew, are you referring to Recent Imports or Recent Captures. I can see where you can change the settings for Recent Captures in the settings but not Recent Imports.

    I found that I can get rid of Recent Imports by deleting the references (not the image!). Once they're all deleted from a Recent Import that import disappears from the Recent Imports list.
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  • Denis Mortell
    Hi Gregory,

    Please explain how in (in simple english! 😊 ) how you got rid of Recent Imports.

    I have bought C1 8, but am still trying to wean myself onto it.

    So far, I love everything about it except the Library feature, which may be a deal-breaker for me.

    If I can't Remove/Delete imports - be they entire Catalogs, Sessions, or mere folders within either of these, then I'm out. The thought of having to look at junk in the Library which I don't need or am never accessing, I can't stand.

    Even Lightroom allows the removal of anything with a simple right click of the mouse - without affecting the files at their original location on the disk.

    A tad frustrated - and hoping I can be disabused of this.

    Thanks.

    D.
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  • Paul Steunebrink
    The Recent Import collections in the Library, Catalog Collections are not actual folders, just placeholders. The help you to quickly see all images from a recent import. Both CO7 and CO8 remember your last 10 imports. Older imports are not stored (the image are, of course).

    In case you delete all images that relate to a particular import in that section, the item will automatically disappear. You can not manually remove items in this section.

    I hope you better understand their purpose and existence and will not be distracted by the idea that it is junk or polluting your library. Note that sessions do not have such collections (but they can have favourites for each import, but that is another story).
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