iphoto library
how to manage multiple iphoto libraries?
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10
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how to manage multiple iphoto libraries?
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10
Are you really asking about iPhoto and not Photos for Mac?
To create additional libraries in either of the two applications, hold down the options key ⌥ while launching the application and select to create a new library.
Photos Libraries need to be on a volume with the correct file system format and with a wired connection, not a on a network share or in a synced folder like DropBox. Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support
Are you really asking about iPhoto and not Photos for Mac?
To create additional libraries in either of the two applications, hold down the options key ⌥ while launching the application and select to create a new library.
Photos Libraries need to be on a volume with the correct file system format and with a wired connection, not a on a network share or in a synced folder like DropBox. Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support
hi, keith, thanks for the reply. i simply want to open and organize multiple "Photos Library (original).photoslibrary" files currently on an external hard drive. since posting this i have confirmed that i can open these .photoslibrary files in Adobe Lightroom and work with them there. either way, looks as if i am on the way to a solution. thanks again!
leonie, hi, thanks for getting back to me. you are correct, i misrepresented my issue: it is my inability to open [on an iMac & MBP] the "Photos Library (original).photoslibrary" files presently on an external hard drive. i will follow your instructions above in the hopes of creating a smooth workflow. thanks!
What is the issue you are trying to manage?
If it is any more than just choosing which library to use, check out the (paid) iPhotoLibraryManager from fat cat software.
Launch Photos with the option key held down and point it at those libraries.
iphoto library