iphoto fails to render files for export to certain folders after upgrade

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iphoto fails to render files for export to certain folders after upgrade

I just upgraded to Yosemite and the latest version of iPhoto but I now unfortunately get an error message when I try to export photos. It seems to work if I export to the main Documents folder but fails if I try to export to a sub folder of the main Documents folder (very odd) which is where I want the exports to be saved. The error message says "Unable to render file for export:/Volumes/NO NAME/DCIM/IMG-1058.jpg". I don't know why the path name shown here is a SD Card path which is not connected. Hope someone can help? It worked fine before the upgrade to iPhoto 9.6.1

Thanks

Craig

OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), null

Posted on Mar 29, 2015 3:11 PM

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Answer 1

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Yer_Man

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Mar 29, 2015 11:36 PM in response to Craig Forster1

Second such report I've seen today.

As a Test:

Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Create Library'

Import a few pics into this new, blank library. Is the Problem repeated there?

Post back with the result.

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Answer 2

Mar 30, 2015 9:13 AM in response to Yer_Man

Hi Terence

When I start holding the option key I get a choice of two libraries: "iPhoto Library (default)" and "iPhoto Library" but they appear to have the same path /Users/Craig/Pictures/iPhoto Library and yet if I look there there i sonly one iPhoto Library. Is this normal or could it be something to do with my problem?

Regards

Craig

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Answer 3

Mar 30, 2015 9:21 AM in response to Yer_Man

Hi a created a new library and imported a new photo and could then export to documents or a subfolder ok. Still not sure why the dialogue appears to show a duplicateiphoto library though.

Any idea what to do next?

Regards

Craig

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Old Toad

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Mar 30, 2015 9:23 AM in response to Craig Forster1

The iPhoto preference file might be wonky. Try the following:

1 - delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your

User/Home/Library/ Preferences folder.

2 - delete the contents the following folder: User/Library/Containers/com.apple.iPhoto

3 - reboot, launch iPhoto and try again.

NOTE: For Mavericks and Yosemite, go to your Home folder and use the View ➙ Show View Options menu to bring the this window:

where you can check the Show Library Folder checkbox.

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Answer 5

Mar 30, 2015 11:08 AM in response to Old Toad

Hi many thanks I did this and it appears to have resolved my problem. I now only see one library if I start with the option key and also I can now export to documents and subfolders OK. Thanks for your help and quick input.

Thanks

Craig🙂

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