I want to change the backup location from documents to an external HD.
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.4)
In the Aperture Import Settings panel click the pop-up menu, where it says "Documents" and change this to "Choose". Then select a folder on your external HD.
In the Aperture Import Settings panel click the pop-up menu, where it says "Documents" and change this to "Choose". Then select a folder on your external HD.
Thank you! It worked!!
Now I'm trying to keep all of my libraries and backup on an external HD. I don't know where I would change the path.
Thanks so much!
Britain
You answered my question!
I didn't read well!
You're welcome, Britain!
Now I'm trying to keep all of my libraries and backup on an external HD. I don't know where I would change the path.
Drag the libraries from their current location to the external drive - simply drag and drop. Then double click the library on the external drive to open it in Aperture.
Any external drive you are using to store your Aperture libraries will need to be formatted as MacOS Extended (Journaled); see this support document: Use locally mounted Mac OS X Extended volumes for your Aperture library
If your drive has a different file system, reformat the drive as described here: Format external drives to Mac OS Extended before using with Aperture
The backup drive needs to be different from the drive you are using to store the libraries, or you will have not much added safety.
Léonie
This is great! You've really helped.
Britain
You're welcome. Good Luck!
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