Raw files disappearring in Lightroom

It maybe something I am doing (still learning program) but it seem sometimes when I edit a file (source being Canon camera raw, 5D, XTi and 1D MK2N) the raw file no longer appears in Lightroom (edited file does if saved to psd or similar format). The files are still on my hard-drives and if I try to re-import it states they are already in the library but indicates the edited file name (that is if I have edited in CS2 and saved as x.psd, even when I select the cr2 file it refuses to import it as x.psd exist in library already, x is generally the original file name). If I save as x_something.psd then this does not occur. Whilst I understand the need to protect the raw files, it makes no sense to hide them after edit - it as if Lightroom is only looking at the name not the extension and only seeing those extension is sees as being related to Adobe PS products. This is annoying and I often save a copy of the raw file, a tiff copy, a jpg copy and psd copy with the same name just a different extensions.

As I understand it, but I have not tried LR Mobile, you have to have the raw files on a real computer and then sync the smart previews from LR desktop to the iPad. I am still trying to get my head around a real use case for a non professional enthuasist photographer.

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I have accidentally deleted a large number of develped images in Lightroom before I did a backup. I reimported the original raw files back into Lightroom hoping the develop settings would be re-established but no luck. Notice system mau have done an auto-backup as have an lrcat-journal file. Can I use this to restore my develop settings. I also have jpgs generated from all the deleted images.

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if you have a backup of your catalog you can do the following:
1. Backup your catalog first
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I am very upset because of your lousy support of Fujifilm X-Trans RAW Files Developing in Lightroom. I spent a lot of money to buy Lightroom. Now this Software is not useable to me because it handles RAW Files of my Camera (Fujifilm X-T1) very unsatisfying.
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