How do I use iCloud with Aperture?

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How do I use iCloud with Aperture?

I want to synchronize the photos I shoot and load on my MacBook in Aperture to my desktop iMac. I've never used iCloud, but the setup instructions says this should work for Aperture users. The instructions say:

"Open iPhoto or Aperture and click the Photo Stream icon in the left column. Then click Turn On Photo Stream."

Well, there is no Photo Stream icon in the left column or anywhere in my Aperture program. What am I missing? Thanks for any help.

Maria

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Oct 27, 2013 3:06 PM

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léonie

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Oct 27, 2013 3:31 PM in response to Maria Folsom

Maria, have you enabled Photo Stream in the System Preferences > iCloud tab and in Aperture's Preferences?

Does your Aperture version support iCloud? You need at least Aperture 3.2.3

See: iCloud: Photo Stream FAQ

Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Photo Sharing.

Turn on Photo Sharing in one of these applications:

iPhoto: Choose iPhoto > Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Photo Sharing.

Aperture: Choose Aperture > Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Photo Sharing.

Léonie

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Maria Folsom Author

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Oct 27, 2013 3:52 PM in response to léonie

Thank you, Léonie. I did not have the Aperture preference turned on for Photo Stream. (And of course, the Apple instructions neglected that crucial detail.) Much appreciated!

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léonie

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Oct 27, 2013 3:57 PM in response to Maria Folsom

You are welcome! 🙂

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