private or hidden folder in iPhoto
ibookG4, Mac OS X (10.5.1)
ibookG4, Mac OS X (10.5.1)
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Is this really the only way to make photos un-viewable to others...seems odd.
but often when I do the option+iphoto icon it only opens the iphoto app and does not ask me to pick a library. Am I doing something wrong? Could this be because I am trying to do it from the dock and not from the apps. window?
OT
some well-intentioned forum members insist on offering a variety of time-wasting suggestions and runarrounds instead of merely pointing out that this feature is broken.
LarryHN wrote:
some well-intentioned forum members insist on offering a variety of time-wasting suggestions and runarrounds instead of merely pointing out that this feature is broken.
SOrry that you are dissatisfied with the volunteer users who try to assist people with workarounds for problems - NO ONE here can speak for Apple as to the the status of a problem - we can ONLY try to help
If this makes you unhappy I suggest that you quit asking questions of the "some well-intentioned forum members insist on offering a variety of time-wasting suggestions and runarrounds instead of merely pointing out that this feature is broken."
Many people are very happy to have access to this resource - but NO ONE makes you use it since it "only wastes your time." I very surprised you bother - sorry that I bothered to try another workaround for your hidden photo problem (which WORKED for me) and post it to further waste your time - I will try to remember not to bother you with responses in the future
LN
I respect and appreciate anyone taking the time to assist fellow users in these forums.
There are situations, however, where a known bug is to blame,
time consuming yet ineffective fixes
you distract users from what should be their primary task of reporting the bug to Apple.
private or hidden folder in iPhoto