Roundtripping parts of libraries

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Roundtripping parts of libraries

I export part of my main library so I can take it on a trip and work on it. Working on it means creating new Albums, adding keywords, faces, editing. How should I reimport the updated portion of the library?

Posted on Oct 27, 2013 2:12 PM

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léonie

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Oct 27, 2013 2:18 PM in response to MtnBiker

You should be able to import the library back into your main Library using "File > Import > Library".

since you exported the partial library from that library you should se a prompt if you want to add or to merge. Select "Merge". And when prompted how to solve conflicts, select to keep the versions from the imported library.

See the Aperture Manual here: Working with Library Files

and look at the paragraph "Merging Libraries".

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MtnBiker Author

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Oct 27, 2013 6:41 PM in response to léonie

Ah, read the manual!

Thank you. I'm always a little nervous when I select something like a Merge. Which is taking precedence? But seeing your response and the fact that there is a conflict resolution aspect helps.

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Oct 27, 2013 7:38 PM in response to MtnBiker

You might want to experiment with this on a few test libraries before you unleash it on your work libraries.

Aperture's merge can be a bit counterintuitive and not work exactly like you expect.

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