The plugin compares the file names of the images in moodcase with those in your Lightroom catalog. If these do not match, the selection cannot be flagged or added to the "Client Selection" collection.
How it works
Matching the selection requires identical file names in Lightroom and moodcase. Keep the original names when exporting from Lightroom so that moodcase can flag the selection in Lightroom.
Supported file names
Example | Description |
IMG_1234.CR3 | RAW file directly from the camera |
IMG_1234.jpg | Exported JPEG with the same name |
DSC_5678.NEF | Nikon RAW with original name |
20230928_RawImage_001.CR2 | Manually renamed, but consistent |
Portrait_Marina_045.jpg | Works if identical in moodcase and Lightroom |
Incompatible file names
Example | Cause |
untitled (3 of 400).jpg | No reference to the original image |
final_edit_new_new.jpg | No link to the original RAW |
moodcase-export.jpg | Non-unique naming |
IMG_1234 (copy).jpg | Additions prevent matching |
DSC_1234_clientselection.jpg | Missing counterpart in Lightroom |
Export settings in Lightroom
Keep file names
In the export dialog under "File Naming", select the "File Name" option.
Character set
Use letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Avoid special characters, umlauts, or parentheses.
Consistency
Export JPEGs with the exact same base name as the original files.
Plugin options
When importing the selection into Lightroom, the following options are available:
Flag selection with:
Stars (e.g., 5 stars)
Color label (e.g., Yellow)
Create collection:
A new collection named "Client Selection"
The selected images will be grouped in the defined collection.
Troubleshooting
Export the images again using the original names.
Flag the selection manually in Lightroom. The selection is visible in moodcase via the "Selection = Yes" filter.
Support
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