To export with your previous settings in Capture One, use the "Export with Previous" function, which bypasses the Export window and uses your last-selected export recipe(s).
Here's a breakdown:
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The "Export with Previous" Function: This option allows you to quickly export images using the same settings you used during your last export. This is incredibly useful for batch processing or repetitive export tasks.
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How to Access It:
- Toolbar Icon: Look for the Export icon in the Capture One toolbar. A long press or right-click on the Export icon may reveal the "Export with Previous" option (depending on your Capture One version).
- Keyboard Shortcut: The most efficient method is often the keyboard shortcut: Cmd + D (on macOS) or Ctrl + D (on Windows).
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What It Does: When you use "Export with Previous," Capture One immediately begins exporting the selected images using the export recipe(s) that were active during your last export session. This means:
- The output location will be the same as your last export.
- The file naming conventions will be the same.
- The image settings (size, quality, adjustments) will be the same.
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When to Use It:
- Consistent Exports: When you need to export a series of images with identical settings.
- Quick Re-exports: If you've made minor adjustments to an image and need to quickly re-export it with the same parameters.
- Batch Processing: For large sets of images that require the same export settings.
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Things to Consider:
- Recipe Selection: "Export with Previous" uses the selected export recipes. Ensure you have the correct recipe(s) chosen before using this feature. You can manage your recipes in the Export window (accessed by clicking the regular "Export" button).
- Destination Folder: Pay attention to your destination folder. Overwriting files can happen if you're not careful.
- Recipe Changes: If you've significantly altered an export recipe since your last export, be mindful that the new recipe settings will be applied.
In short, "Export with Previous" (Cmd/Ctrl + D) is a time-saving shortcut to export using your previously defined export settings and avoids the Export window.
