LightRoom 2.2 file import question

Hi,
I am about to start populating LR 2.2 with image data. I have 2 folders on my hard drive one is Canon G9, the other Canon G10. Each folder has sub folders each labeled with the date and location the images were taken.
If I point Light Room 2.2 at say the top level Canon G9 folder and tell it to import the images will the top level folder labeled Canon G9 and the sub folders title information be retained as-is?
Is it best to leave the program set to generate minimal previews?

>If I point Light Room 2.2 at say the top level Canon G9 folder and tell it to import the images will the top level folder labeled Canon G9 and the sub folders title information be retained as-is?
Yes, make sure to select "Add photos to catalog without moving" from the File Handling popup. Your folder structure will be maintained completely and be reflected in Lightroom. To make the Canon G9 and Canon G10 folders show up, you might have to right (or control) click on one of the subfolders in Lightroom and select "Add Parent Folder".
P.S. it is a good idea to update to LR 2.3 RC (see top of forum). 2.3 fixes some major bugs with local adjustment and other issues.
>Is it best to leave the program set to generate minimal previews?
That depends on your editing style. If you first rate and cull, you might want to use at least standard previews. If the culling involves checking focus, it's better to render 1:1 previews at import. If you first start going into develop, then it really doesn't matter very much and you might be better off using minimal previews.

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