Best method to import to Lightroom 5

[woodywrites1]

What is the easiest method to export the stacked image back into lightroom so that it goes directly into the folder

[Stas Yatsenko]

Please try Helicon Focus 6 which has an option to autoimport result to Lightroom.

[woodywrites1]

thanks
Is it possible to change my demo to 6.0? If so how?

[Stas Yatsenko]

Yes, please download and install Helicon Focus 6:
http://www.heliconsoft.com/software-downloads/

[woodywrites1]

I have tried that but when attempting I receive a message that the signature of Heliconfocus Beta.exe is corrupt or invalid

[Stas Yatsenko]

It will be fixed in the next version.

[woodywrites1]

When might one expect the next version?

[Stas Yatsenko]

I think we will release updated version in a few days.

[woodywrites1]

fabulous!

[bshamilton]

I just downloaded the Helicon Focus 6 Beta. I found how to install the Lightroom plugin, but HF does not automatically open after images converted to tif's. Also, the help button does not open a help screen.
I also can't find the 'auto import into Lightroom' option.

[Stas Yatsenko]

Lightroom plugin works as follows:
Select pictures in Lightroom, export to Helicon Focus. Then in Helicon Focus process them, save your result somewhere. After closing Helicon Focus, images saved during this session will be automatically imported back into Lightroom. Please check that you have "All Photographs" selected in "Catalog" section to see imported results.‏

[bshamilton]

Will the new version not automatically open Helicon Focus from Lightroom as my old version did?
Also, pressing the help "?" does not open a help dialog.
Haven't tried the save to check the auto import back into LR yet. Will do soon.

[Stas Yatsenko]

Please check the whole workflow with Lightroom and leave your feedback. We will consider it during further development.