i calendar multiple pics same date

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i calendar multiple pics same date

I have created calendars in the past using a different program. I put family pictures on the dates of their birthdays. When 2 people have the same birthday I was able to put 2 pictures on the same date. I new to Mac and not a very tech knowledgeable person. Can I do this in iPhoto calendar? If not, how has anyone approached this? Or am I just a freaky person?

Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 25, 2008 11:27 AM

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Old Toad

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Nov 25, 2008 12:15 PM in response to patwilt

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. It can't be done in an iPhoto calendar normally. However, you could use a 3rd party editor to combine two photos into one and use that.

You would need an editor that can handle layers. Some are Seashore, Acorn, Photoshop Elements and Pixelmator. You can find others by searching for "image editor" at VersionTracker.com.

TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 or later), 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 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. 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.

Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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