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Q: Merging iPhoto Libraries into Aperture, How?

I want to merge 6 iPhoto Libraries in my new iMac straight into my newly bought Aperture. All have been opened in Aperture.

 

I am assuming that onced merged I can then dip into my large Aperture library wherever I like, quickly and easily.

 

Yesterday I merged 3 libraries into Aperture. Today I opened a different iPhoto library and then looked for my merged library.

 

I can't find it and assume I'm missing a vital step. Poring over forums has made it no clearer.

 

What have I done wrong or missed?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Jul 17, 2013 11:55 AM

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Q: Merging iPhoto Libraries into Aperture, How?

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  • by léonie,Helpful

    léonie léonie Jul 17, 2013 12:02 PM in response to exantiam
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    Jul 17, 2013 12:02 PM in response to exantiam

    I am not sure how you have tried to merge your iPhoto Libraries. Have you seen this help text?

     

    Aperture 3.3: How to use Aperture to merge iPhoto libraries

     

    basically, you open an Aperture library, and then use the Aperture command "File > Import > Library" to import your iPhoto Libraries,  Simply opening the iPhoto Libraries in Aperture will not consolidate them into one libraray - you have to import them.

     

    Regards

    Léonie

  • by exantiam,Solvedanswer

    exantiam exantiam Jul 17, 2013 11:48 PM in response to léonie
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    Jul 17, 2013 11:48 PM in response to léonie

    I used "File > Import > Library" to merge the 3 libraries, but where are they kept/stored/filed?

     

    Oops! As I wrote that sentence I had a sudden thought.

     

    I've just checked and I had altered the location path of the 'first merging' and so it 'disappeared'!

     

    My fault.

     

    All is well now and running as it should.

     

    Thanks for your assistance Leonie

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Jul 17, 2013 11:55 PM in response to exantiam
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    Jul 17, 2013 11:55 PM in response to exantiam

    All is well now and running as it should.

    Great! 

     

    You are welcome!