[Digikam-users] How do I get my metadata in XMP files

[sleepless]

If I do this:

Settings -> Configure Digikam -> Metadata -> metadata writing mode -> 
Write to XMP sidecar only

and than:

Tools -> write metadata to all images

Why do I not see consequently any XMP files alongside the image files?

Or: How do I get my metadata in XMP files?

Rinus