Porvided that there is actual data in the datastore you selected , i.e., VM's/Users/Templates etc. the Managed objects should show up in the lower section (you didn't indicate what is in the datastore). You can try to clear the Java cache (use the java control panel), then see if this help. Also, ensure you only have Java 6.x installed (do not install java 7) on the system you are running the vSphere Client from. -joe
I can see the snapshot was successfully created but I can't see any vm inventory objects when I try to restore from smart copy [IMAGE]
Blank vm inventory object when I try to restore from snapshot