jrc362

Q: FCP X 10.0.9  Import Window doesn't show folders on desktop

Hello,

I have a number of folders on my desktop that contain movie files, jpeg files, you name it. When I try to import from the desktop, the import media window only shows the files and not the folders they are in! I have thousands of files on my desktop! For the life of me I can't figure this out. I have included a screen shot of what my window looks like when I select the desktop to import media. Again, I have a number of folders that don't show up, only the files in them. This is maddening when trying to import files! I know i can move the files to my hard drive but i am used to desktop work flow. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Posted on Jun 25, 2014 9:59 PM

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Q: FCP X 10.0.9  Import Window doesn't show folders on desktop

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  • by Ian R. Brown,

    Ian R. Brown Ian R. Brown Jun 26, 2014 12:17 AM in response to jrc362
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    Jun 26, 2014 12:17 AM in response to jrc362

    I've not heard of this problem before.

     

    All I can suggest is to try trashing the preferences with this free app.

     

    http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/

     

    Shut down FCP X, open PreferenceManager and in the window that appears:-

     

    1. Ensure that  FCP X  is selected.

     

    2. Click Trash

     

    The job is done instantly and you can re-open FCP X.

  • by Karsten Schlüter,

    Karsten Schlüter Karsten Schlüter Jun 26, 2014 1:34 AM in response to jrc362
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    Jun 26, 2014 1:34 AM in response to jrc362

    jrc362 wrote:

    ...  I have included a screen shot of what my window looks like..

    not on display here...

    please try again...

     

    jrc362 wrote:

    ..  I have thousands of files on my desktop!...

     

    This is not best-practice. A 'cluttered' desktop for instance slows start-up (dramatically) ... I would consider a more 'organized' system (what's wrong with the preinstalled folders 'pictures', 'music' etc. ) Plus, in FCPX' Import-dialogue, you can create in th eleft row your own 'favorites', e.g. I have some standard graphics, well hidden in user/pictures/fiolder/sub-folder/sub-sub... dragging that folder in th Import-dialogue to the sidebar - and click! I have access to somewhere on my drive(s). And a clean desk...

     

    I'm assuming, 'cause your files are on 'top level' the finessed data-base of FCPX gets confused.

    What happens, when you drag one of your desktop-folders to, say 'pictures'? ...

  • by Russ H,

    Russ H Russ H Jun 26, 2014 5:00 AM in response to jrc362
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    Jun 26, 2014 5:00 AM in response to jrc362

    Just to add that your screenshot is not visible. use the camera icon to post it,

     

    Russ

  • by wildturkey1949,

    wildturkey1949 wildturkey1949 Sep 1, 2015 10:59 AM in response to jrc362
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    Sep 1, 2015 10:59 AM in response to jrc362

    I just had this problem crop up with iMovie 10.0.5 and FCPX 10.1.4. Here's what is causing the problem. If you have any folders that contain media, such as a folder downloaded from a video camera, both programs change the designation of the Desktop folder from "Folder" to "Media Folder." Then they ignore all the folders on the Desktop and treat it as one big media folder. The fix is to hide your media files in a separate folder. This will cause the name of the Desktop folder to revert to "Folder" and you will see all the folders on your desktop. Not sure why this started happening or when. Good luck!

  • by Tom Wolsky,

    Tom Wolsky Tom Wolsky Sep 1, 2015 12:37 PM in response to wildturkey1949
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    Sep 1, 2015 12:37 PM in response to wildturkey1949

    IIt's not any folders; it's specific folders that have the name of camera card folders, such as DCIM or PRIVATE. This has always been the case for FCP.

  • by tomjryan9,

    tomjryan9 tomjryan9 Jun 9, 2016 8:35 PM in response to jrc362
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    Video
    Jun 9, 2016 8:35 PM in response to jrc362

    I have over 4700 files on my desktop in folders but now it takes over an hour for all my files to show up without the folders.

  • by tomjryan9,

    tomjryan9 tomjryan9 Jun 9, 2016 8:38 PM in response to wildturkey1949
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    Jun 9, 2016 8:38 PM in response to wildturkey1949

    I deleted the camera file from my desktop and moved it to a external drive and it fixed my issue!

    Thanks!!!!