Add graphicconverter as external editor

I would like to use GraphicConverter as an external editor for iPhoto.  However, it doesn't show as an option when I go to Preferences/Advanced/Edit Photos.
How do I get iPhoto (and Apeture) to recognize GraphicConverter as an editor?

Do you have a previously selected external editor? If so reselect it and the window will open so you can select a different one
LN

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