How do I empty the catalogue of Elements Organiser? I want to start again...

I want to clear out the catalogue, not delete the original picture. But I want to import the pictures afresh, because they are now better organised in their source folders.

DavidWaddell wrote:
Thank you for your help. I created a new catalogue, and only then was I able to delete the original one.
Yes, you can't delete a catalog when it is in use.
I will start organising my pictures through PS Organiser, but I'm concerned that I'll then always have to use Organiser to find anything, or does it keep them managed in Windows folders underneath the bonnet? What if I just want to copy a folder quickly onto USB? Would I always need to go through Organiser to find the right folder?
Yes, you'll have to always have your organizer at hand. Think of it as a replacement of the explorer, with much more powerful tools. It has a 'Folders' view in the left panel which is like the explorer. You can manage folders just like in the explorer. You can easily select files (not only based on subfolders, but on tags or categories you have created) and 'export' them as new files on your USB drive.
It's a management system, not only a storing system. When you 'get photos and video... from...' then the organizer stores all the information present in the media file metadata section for easy retrieval:
date, media type, dimensions, shooting settings, camera type, geolocation if your camera has this feature, and much more. Of course, such a management system is more useful if you add personal information about people, places, any categories you can create. You can add captions and notes to your files. You can create 'albums' which are collections of related files just like 'playlists', create stacks and version sets. The most impressive strength is the ability to retrieve files based on multicriteria searches. The organizer also lets you backup your media files and catalogs safely.
The problem is not 'to go through' the organizer, it is to forget the explorer, since the organizer can fully manage your folders.
Adding captions, notes or other information about your photos, enriching the categories and tags structure is much quicker and easier than most beginners imagine.
So, if you need more than the explorer, it's worth learning to use the organizer; otherwise, be happy with the explorer and your folder structure, nothing wrong with that .

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