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rhavyn Author

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Aperture 3 not available in media browser

I downloaded the trial version of Aperture 3 and bought a downloaded license to upgrade my Aperture 2 installation. However, Aperture no longer appears in the media browser in any application (and not just the images, Aperture isn't even an option, just iPhoto is there). I read online about iLife Support 9.0.4, but it doesn't appear for me in software update, and it isn't listed in the Apple Support Download page or on the iLife support page.

Does anyone have any idea how I can get Aperture back into the media browser?

Thanks

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Feb 11, 2010 12:14 AM

142 replies

itayoga

Level 1

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Feb 24, 2010 3:22 PM in response to Jeff Heusser

Installed 3.0.1 but still no luck with media browser...

Feb 24, 2010 3:39 PM in response to rhavyn

Hi,

I've tried repairing permissions, new library and the various work arounds with no success. The new library worked but as soon as I switched to the original one, aperture disappeared from the media browser. So apart from standing on my head I've reached a dead end, as the update has not resolved anything.

So if anyone can suggest anything else please put me out of my misery.

Cheers.

FS

Clem

Level 3

701 points

Feb 24, 2010 3:46 PM in response to Forever Searching

Each library has its own XML file that lists what contents should be shared with the other apps via the media browser. You need to regenerate the XML with 3.0.1 for each library. You can force the gen by making a new preview or rating or importing/deleting.
Can you try that and let us know if things work after that.

Feb 24, 2010 4:08 PM in response to Lazarus Long

OK, after repairing permissions and rebooting, it is now working.

itayoga

Level 1

5 points

Feb 24, 2010 4:15 PM in response to Lazarus Long

I upgraded to 3.0.1 regenerated some previews, rebooted several times and yet no luck on the media browser. I am wondering if this might have to do with not having upgraded to iLife 09. I am still running on iLife'08 apps. Any thoughts?

Feb 24, 2010 4:38 PM in response to rhavyn

Standing on ones head has done the trick!

When transferring my Iphoto library one event did not fully transfer. It is not until now that I've had a chance to investigate and resolve. I have now done this having found a corrupt photo. As soon as I deleted this, yes you've guessed it aperture has appeared in the browser and has stayed there.

FS

itayoga

Level 1

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Feb 24, 2010 4:52 PM in response to Forever Searching

what do you mean by corrupt photo? How did you find it?
Thanks

Feb 24, 2010 5:03 PM in response to itayoga

Hi,

Although there was preview picture, when you tried to enlarge it there was no substance.

FS

Feb 24, 2010 6:43 PM in response to Forever Searching

Repairing permissions did not work.

Turning Faces off did not work.

This DID work:

I created a new library by selecting >file, >>switch to library, >>>other, selected New Library. Then Quit Aperture (have to do this because it did not take until I quit). Restarted Aperture and switched back to my normal library.

Access to my Aperture library in the Media Browser came back right away. Desktop Background also returned. I had to restart the Mac to get the Screen Saver to come back.

Steve-Mac-

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Feb 24, 2010 8:05 PM in response to Terry Mosher

This work for me for the newly created library, but when I come back to my original one, Aperture still not available in the media browser.

Tried deleting the previews and regenerate them, no help either.

Toggling faces is of no help either.

Someone was talking about an XML file. How do we get this file to be regenerated from scratch?

Feb 24, 2010 8:34 PM in response to Steve-Mac-

Did you quit Aperture after you created the new library, restart and then switch back to your original? Found that I had to quit in order for it to work.

Feb 24, 2010 8:36 PM in response to rhavyn

Hello Together,

update 3.0.1 works fine, now the complete pictures are available at other media browser, including faces at Ap3.

Seems that this problem is solved.

Best regards from Germany,

vulcan3006

Feb 24, 2010 8:36 PM in response to Steve-Mac-

Did you quit Aperture after you created the new library, restart and then switch back to your original? Found that I had to quit in order for it to work.

Feb 24, 2010 8:36 PM in response to Steve-Mac-

Did you quit Aperture after you created the new library, restart and then switch back to your original? Found that I had to quit in order for it to work.

bobbyco57

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Feb 24, 2010 9:49 PM in response to rhavyn

I upgraded earlier today to 3.0.1, if Faces feature is enabled, no Aperture option in the dropdown in Media Browser. Disable Faces, Browser and photo import to other apps shows Aperture in drop down and displays Projects thumbnails. Surprising this didn't get fixed since.

Aperture 3 not available in media browser