External SSD? Import or not?

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Hallo, I am new and need help, please.

I used Expression Media 2 for years and need only very few functions but cannot find them:

I have folders in folders with for example 60.000 JPGs, TIFs and PNGs. They all have IPTC "Categories" and/or "Persons". All metadata are stored IN the file, of course.

1) The window of XnView MP shows only user folders. My files are not in my user folder but on internal/external partitions/HDs/SSDs. How can I access these locations?

So I do not need to "import" files (as copies), because they already exist on partitions/SSDs.

2) It worked fine to access a test folder on my desktop with some 100 files, on the left all IPTC keywords. Can I create a databank file containing thumbnails as aliases - as with Expression Media? How?

3) How can I customize the left side of the main window, see screenshot. I only need IPTC "Categories" and "Persons", colors. And maybe ratings.

Thank you very much!

Mike

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1) The window of XnView MP shows only user folders. My files are not in my user folder but on internal/external partitions/HDs/SSDs. How can I access these locations?

You can enter the path in text field

2) It worked fine to access a test folder on my desktop with some 100 files, on the left all IPTC keywords. Can I create a databank file containing thumbnails as aliases - as with Expression Media? How?

Could you describe what you would like?

3) How can I customize the left side of the main window, see screenshot. I only need IPTC "Categories" and "Persons", colors. And maybe ratings.

Currently you can't