Hello FinnMK,

Welcome to the PhotoDirector forum

You are absolutely correct. When you use those export settings - same location, overwrite without warning, file name - there certainly is an issue. I've seen it before, though I don't typically choose to overwrite original files.

If you select *original location, *Use unique names without warning, *File Name - sequence, your multiple photo selection will export correctly to the original location.

This began as a simple screen capture but it escalated itself! It also shows the process of exporting to sub-folders within the original.



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Hello PIX,

Thank you very much for replying to my question and taking the time to think about it.

Yes, I usually also prefer not to overwrite but this time the function has an application. I want to merge two photo libraries, the second one of which was managed using Picasa. In order to convert Picasa ratings (the "stars") into proper EXIF star ratings, I gave all Picasa starred pictures a new tag, then selected all these pictures with this tag in Photodirector and gave them stars there. In order to avoid filling my library with hundreds of double pictures I then need to export and overwrite. (It was only the rating that changed anyway.)

The error is not due to the big bulk, though. It also occurs if I only select two files to export. Also, Picasa is closed when I try to write the files so it should not be a permission error. Or could it still be one?

Did nobody experience a similar phenomenon? My pictures are on an external SSD but the kind of hard drive shouldn't influence the export process.

I am thinking about submitting a support ticket now.

Finn

Hello Finn,

Submitting a support ticket is a good idea. Additionally, I'll contribute to the investigation/resolution of the issue by reporting it directly to CyberLink.

Graphics software? I use a number of different programs, depending on my particular purpose. Of the open-source ones I use, Paint.NET & GIMP are preferred. PhotoShop is in the mix, but I've only recently begun learning to use it.

Unless you want a deliberate blur effect, I'd leave Gaussian Blur out of any template creation. If you're modifying others' graphics, as I often do, establish that the original image has high quality first. One way I do that is to zoom in (up to 2000%) to inspect edges & artifacts.

I understand your purpose in overwriting. It may be necessary, until the issue is resolved, to export your images to a separate folder - then delete the original.

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