I want to specify a library on an external hard drive as the default for Photos, in other words when I import from an sd card, they will automatically go to that external library.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
I will request that your query be relocated to the Photos forum where knowledgeable Photos users will be able to assist you.
Ciao.
Move the Library to the external disk.
Open the Photos app while holding the Alt(option) key, point Photos to the new location of the Library and say yes when asked if this is the default Library.
Then when Photos opens the new photos go to the default library (when the external is connected of course).
Open the library on the EHD and go to the Photos/General preference pane. Click on the "Use as System Photo Library" button to make it the default library for Photos.
Thanks very much Lex, the Alt key is the thing I was looking for!
my pleasure
My photo library already on external drive. And I already checked it as a System Photo Library in Photo settings. But every time when I restart Photo I have to do it again. I mean I have to open Photo's settings and click on "use as system library" again.
I want to use a library on an external hard drive as the default library for Photos
