LR4 won't make virtual copies

I installed LR4.4 and now it won't create virtual copies. It says it did but none show up. The show badges is still checked in view options.

Thank you Jim. I clicked on smart collection and then clicked it off and went to a different collection and it seems to be okay now.
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:21:36 -0700
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Subject: LR4 won't make virtual copies
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Make sure you have filters turned off and/or make sure you're not operating out of a smart collection which excludes VCs.
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