Apple Aperture 3.5 - Manual (Page 23)

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What are folders?
In Aperture, you use folders to organize projects and albums. For example, you can import
photos into projects and then place the projects in folders based on photo type or location.
If you shoot multiple projects for the same client, you can create a folder that holds the
client’s projects.
These folders organize
projects based on type.
Folders contain only albums, projects, and other folders. They don’t contain originals or versions.
What is the library?
The Aperture library tracks every project, album, folder, original, and version, no matter whether
the photos, video files, and audio files are stored in the Aperture Library file or in other hard disk
locations. Aperture automatically creates a library file in the Pictures folder the first time you
open Aperture. You can import media into the library or have Aperture access the files in other
locations. When you back up your originals to vaults on external hard disks, those actions are
tracked by the Aperture library as well. For more information about backing up your library, see
Plan your backup system on page 72.
In Aperture you can:
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Work with multiple libraries: You can work with as many libraries as necessary—including
iPhoto libraries—and switch between them without having to quit and reopen Aperture. If
your workflow calls for several unique libraries, you can switch between them on the fly. You
can also check the contents of a library prior to importing it into the library that’s currently
open. For more information, see
Create new libraries on page 58 and View other libraries on
page 58.
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Merge libraries: You can also transfer libraries from other systems running Aperture and merge
them with the library on your local Aperture system. All links between versions and their
original photos are maintained when projects are transferred. This is particularly useful if you
use a portable computer when on location or away from your studio, and a workstation at
your studio. For more information, see
Merge libraries on page 59.
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