Project Images/Thumbnails suddenly gone (image count visible)

Hi,
The images/thumbnails in one of my projects are suddenly gone. The project image count (number) is still visible in the projects side bar. And I can see the images in the project overview-big-icon window. But the images are not viewed/visible when I click the project. I have tried fixing the database and exporting the project but neither worked. The odd thing is . What can I do?
Thanks for your help.
Message was edited by: Erbsenroller
Message was edited by: Erbsenroller

Hi Nathan,
You are my hero I must have activated a filter accidentally. Thanks so much for your help.
Erbsenroller

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