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

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.

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'? ...

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

Russ

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!

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.

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.

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

Thanks!!!!

Why do people insist on giving non answers? I think I know what is "best practice" for my particular workflow, thank you very much.

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Thanks, that did it, added a "-1" to "DCIM" folder name. What a dumb "feature"!