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How to run Find similar files
Why a limit of 5000
Can I change this limit

Q: How to run Find similar files
A: Running the plug-in require only 2 steps:
  1. Select the images in Lightroom you want the plug-in to work on
  2. Choose Menu -> Library -> Plug-in Extra -> Find Similar File names
    Choose "Find similar file names"
Result

The result of the search for images is stored in 3 Collections in Lightroom, see screenshot below

  1. Source files
    This collections holds all images you selected as input for the search operation.
  2. All_files_found
    This collections stores all the images found, inclusive the selected images.
  3. Different_from_Source
    The difference between the 2 collections = all images found exclusive the selected ones themselves.

Q: Why a limit of 5000
A
: The search mechanism this plug-in uses is similar to that of "Smart Collections". To protect the user from very long running tasks, this limit is set.
However, this limit can be changed easily.

Q: Can I change this limit
A
: Yes you can, but at your own risk!!

Follow these steps to change the maximum number of photos to be checked:

  1. Close Lightroom
  2. Go to the "Find similar files" plug-in directory
  3. Search for files called like "TranslatedStrings_xx.txt"
    xx stands for the language you are using.
    If your language is not there the default "en" will be used.
  4. Make a copy of the original file
  5. Open this file with an editor
  6. Search for the text "$$$/SimilarFileNames/Settings/MaxPhotos=5000"
  7. Change the number behind.
  8. Save the file
  9. Restart Lightroom

Pricing and Payment

You may download and try the plugin for free, subject to its trial limitations. To unlock the full functionality you will need to purchase a copy.

Payments may be made via Credit Card or PayPal, and are securely processed via our payment partner - Paddle.

€5.00

Note that VAT will be added for European customers.

Approx:

US $5.69
UK £4.33
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