iPhoto/Aperture import - terms & desired features

[Stephen]

No, but it must be stored in one of the countless files in the Aperture "package". That file would possibly be findable, but I don't know whether it could be decoded.

The task could be done manually by marking the photo in each project and batch changing one of the metadata fields, like the description. However, with 1,500 projects and counting, that task would take some time!

[Stephen]

The Apple internal term for "project" is "roll" name, which more accurately describes this optional field which can be filled when importing your "roll of film". It is hidden in a file named AlbumData.xml This file also contains the name of each image.

I would like to insert this data in PSU's Headline field when importing.

Would that be possible please?

[Hert]

The Aperture projects are converter to Portfolios in Photo Supreme. It's not the goal of the import to alter whatever is there.

[Stephen]

Aperture projects are not converted to Portfolios in Photo Supreme on my system. Have you been able to do it?

[Hert]

Seems to work fine here...

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The content is test content, as I'm not an Aperture user myself

[Hert]

BTW; I assume that you're using Data->Import from Aperture and also that you're using the latest Aperture version.

[Stephen]

I'm using 3.4.5 which is one point behind the latest (which will not work on my OS)

Your screenshot looks good. I will try again. Thanks

[Hert]

Aaaah, that explains your issues. The Aperture Import works with the latest Aperture version.

[Stephen]

Which version do you require then?

[Hert]

Apple completely changed the internal storage system with the release of Aperture 3.5 and iPhoto 9.5.
PSU imports from these systems. If you own Aperture 3.4 then 3.5 should be a free update for you. Check the Updates in the MacAppStore.

[Stephen]

This is not a financial constraint. Aperture 3.5 requires a later OS, which I mentioned in my first email to support. The reasons not to change the OS on this workspace covers topics which far exceed the scope of this forum. Thank you for your effort.