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diff --git a/help/C/import-file.page b/help/C/import-file.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..afc8cef --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/import-file.page @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" + id="import-file"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="index#import"/> + <desc>Import photos that are already saved on your computer.</desc> + + <link type="next" xref="import-f-spot"/> + </info> + + <title>Importing from your hard disk</title> + + <p>To import photo files from your hard disk into Shotwell, just drag them from your file browser into the Shotwell window.</p> + + <p>Alternatively, click <guiseq><gui>File</gui><gui>Import From Folder</gui></guiseq> and select the folder containing the photos you want to import.</p> + + <p>Shotwell will ask whether you want to copy the photo files to your library folder (usually this is the <file>Pictures</file> folder in your home directory) or to import them in place without copying the files.</p> + + <p>If you hold down <key>Ctrl</key> while dragging photos in, Shotwell will copy the photos into your library folder without prompting. Similarly, if you hold down <keyseq><key>Ctrl</key><key>Shift</key></keyseq> while dragging photos in, Shotwell will import the photos without copying them.</p> + + <p>Once the import is complete, you can select <gui>Last Import</gui> in the sidebar to see all photos successfully imported. The Events list will also show new entries for the dates corresponding to the imported photos.</p> + +</page> |