BWP1216 wrote:
does Lightroom OPEN the RAW file to access the information or does it create a copy to open to get the information.
Lr opens the file for reading.
BWP1216 wrote:
IF LR actually accesses the original RAW file, even if they don't write to it, that file can be corrupted by the software opening the file permanently damaging the contents. Right?
Wrong. Sorry Bret - but that's just not how it works (you can not damage a file by opening it for read only).
I'm not trying to be hard to get along with, or blindly defending Adobe... - just trying to help you solve your problem.
PS - Consider following John Ellis' advice - the dude knows about what he talks...
Rob