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Post-Installation

Tip #3

Says PhotoStructure gathers duplicate files under an Asset and by opening the asset info panel I can see one or more of the file paths. It took me a bit to understand that by asset info panel the (in my terms) text box that the info button opens is meant.

Tip #4

tells me that pressing h brings me to the home screen with with new random images. I don't see anything happening when pressing h. Probably because I have imported only 18 pictures have to test this when I have more pictures.

Nice, so there are way more settings than the preferences that you can reach via the system tray icon.

Looking at the librarys settings.toml

The error reports are opt out. I have no problem with that.

I just learned that PhotoStructure starts an HTTP server. By default its bound to loopback only but I wish that had already been mentioned at the httpPort setting comments. I ran Get-NetTCPConnection to verify and only later found the comment about exposeNetworkWithoutAuth. For rpcPort there is a comment Only binds to loopback (even if exposeNetworkWithoutAuth is true). why not for httpPort?

Looking at applications settings.toml

Found my log directory %APPDATA%\PhotoStructure\logs

Don't know what these two parameters mean:

bounceMinutes = 300 inspect = false

Open Questions

Q: What is the difference when using vlc vs ffmpeg?
A: Found the link https://support.photostructure.com/vlc-installation on the settings page.
💡 Maybe add installation instructions for ffmpeg on Windows. Either by installer or a package manager like chocolatey or scoop

Q: How to use additional tags, for example location?
A:

Q: Why did UNC path not work?
A:

Q: Best practice to import from removable devices like smartphones? Do you use Examine all directories on all drives for photos and videos as import setting, or connect smartphone and change folder.
A:
💡 Maybe advertise more prominently that you can use multiple paths when using Custom directory. There is no yellow underline like on the other hover tips.

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