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Hi.
I'm trying to create a new smart album off all my raw files. When I create it, I try to add File type, but it's not one of the options listed. Am I missing a step?
Chris
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
Is "File Type" not in the "Add Rule" drop-down?
No, it isn't. It looks like I have a very limited list (I'm still using Aperture 3 - not sure if that's the issue).
Sorry - version is Aperture 2, not 3.
Never used Aperture 2. Sorry.
3 is pretty much highly recommended if you are going to use the software. At $80 from the App Store, it's a sensational value.
Truthfully, I was trying to get everything lined up to migrate to Lightroom. So I don't want to upgrade.
Thanks though.
I've never used Aperture 2, but in the manual is listed, that you can use the file name in a rule "other meta data", see pp. 312 in the manual.
Try the following:
- In the Query HUD, choose "Other Metadata" from the "Add Filter" pop-up menu.
- Select the "Other checkbox", choose "Filename contains" to search for, and enter the filename extension of your raw-format, for my Lumix it would be "dng", or for my Canon "CR2".
I could only test this with Aperture 3, but hopefully it will work for you in Aperture 2 too.
Regards
Léonie
Brilliant! That seems to work! Thank you!
Chris
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