I have Windows 11 and I just downloaded Darktable 5.2.1, the latest version.
When I try ”add to library”, I get a list of folders, one of which is ” My documents”, which has subfolders in several levels. But when I click on ”My documents”, I do not get any subfolders, so I do not reach my photos.
I have tried to place a folder containing photos directly under C: , but that folder is not visible in the list of folders.
So what can I do to make my photos available to ”add to library”?
I guess (looks like I haven’t had to think about this for 11 months, but will soon) that you add the location(s) where you want darktable to look for your photos under “Places” in the add-to-Library dialogue box.
You can remove the directories that you do not want it to look and those that are irrelevant to your setup
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Welcome Sten,
I might say: ‘read the manual’ but that is not a nice welcome… 
When you press ‘add to library’ you get ‘places’. When you press the ‘+’ you’ll be able to maneuver to the place were your pictures are stored. Hope this helps.
And since you’re new here I take the opportunity - hope useful for you - to share a bit of info:
- You may find it helpful to take part in the ‘play raw’ category. There you share one of your pic’s and other’s play with them. Quite a nice way to learn a lot about darktable
- You may want to read the manual from time to time
darktable user manual - darktable It is one of my favorites, - There are many how to’s out there on YouTube. You might want to have a look at those. As an example Bruce Williams an Boris Hajdukovic both produce excellent video’s (in my humble opinion).
- And you may want to check https://planet.darktable.org/
As said be welcome here and have fun,
Kind regards, Jetze
PS Ignore all this when overkill…
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Welcome to the forum. Darktable is a great program. Worth the learning curve. Hopefully your issue is resolved. Clicking on the + icon when you have selected add to library or copy and import will let you navigate to the folder you want or your SD card.
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Hi Sten,
Have you found your way?
Kind regards, Jetze
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Hi Jetze,
Yes, a couple of minutes ago I followed your advice and it worked.
Thank you very much for your good instructions!
I will get the manual.
Kind regards,
Sten
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Hi Terry,
Thank you very much for your helpful advice!
Kind regards,
Sten
Thank you again, Jetze!
Sten
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Hi Thad,
Thank you so much for your instructions!
Sten
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Nice Sten, hope to see you soon in Play Raw or anything of your liking! Kind regards, Jetze
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