Import, add from desktop?

I tried to do this and could not find the desktop. I see Macontosh HD listed, but cannot find desktop.
Also, still not really clear on difference between add or copy. No reason to really do move correct?

You'll need to expand out the Macintosh HD until you see the Users folder. Desktop will be one of the subfolders within it.
Add leaves the file in its current location when adding to catalog. Copy leaves original in current locations and ad a copy of the file to a new location at the same time as adding it to the catalog.

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