Fuji Xt5 and DXO PL7 Workflow

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I am trying to refine my workflow to get the best from my camera with the least possible time processing.

What am I missing, doing in the wrong order etc. thoughts appreciated?

Workflow as it stands:

Review, cull and rename in Fast Raw Viewer

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DXO wide gamut

Preset Fuji X T5 or possibly Optical Only

Review crop

Smart lighting on

Light Exposure highlight, shadow, white balance etc. Contrast may be too much with XT 5 preset.

Tone curve

Clear view adjust

Microcontrast auto?

Vignetting auto

Zoom in for focus, dust, small birds etc.

Colour/BW Rendering XT 5 Type Camera Body

HSL

Control points for local adjustments

Star rating

Leave and come back

Print/export.

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Missing: Don’t have Microcontrast on ‘Auto’. At that level it can often be a bit aggressive / excessive. If you have FilmPack then use the Fine Contrast sliders.

Wrong order: As far as I know, the order in which you do things in Photolab is irrelevant, PL will apply your edits in its own order when you click Export.

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Geometric adjustments such as cropping, horizon, or perspective must be made before using repair or local adjustments. Otherwise, do as you wish.

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Yes, sorry, I forgot that important point.

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@stuck @Wolfgang Many thanks both, really useful.