Allow external editor file name template to be customized

Currently, only a global name can be set. I'd like to have the ability to set a global name that can be overriden in the settings for particular external editors. For example, if I use the Nik SilverEfexPro plugin as one external editor, it may be useful to specify the external file to be named something like
<filename>-SilverEfexPro.jpg
Dilip

No, there's still no way to rename Masters short of exporting them with the version name and re-importing.
The only way 'Save As' is going to work from an external editor is if you use exactly the same file name - that is the only file Aperture has sent out and it's the only file that Aperture is expecting back.
Saving with a different file name is functionally the same as copying a new file into the Library using the Finder - Aperture has no way to expect it. You'd have to save to somewhere outside the Library and then import it as a new Master, maybe setting up a hot folder in Automator for automatic importing.
Ian

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External Editors file format- would like to be able to choose more than one OR I'd like to be able to easily change between opening a file in an external editor in either psd format or tiff. i.e. PSDs to photoshop, or TIFFs to one or more other editors like Topaz Labs, FX Photo Studio Pro or Snapseed.
While when editing in PhotoShop, one would like to edit in psd format, other plug-ins will not take a psd format, they need tiff. There is only one choice for external editor in Aperture. is it possible to set up a work around for this?
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Here's my thoughts...
1. You are a bit confused and I wonder how you can determine a file is a PSD or a TIF by looking at it? Not all print drivers can recognize PSD's, but can recognize TIF ( this means almost all output devices can interpret TIF's no problem ). That said, PSD's can manage layers better than TIF's which add to file size each layer you include in the TIF.
2. Never say never. This all depends on the file's use. Layered TIFs can add complexity in which a print driver can or cannot deal with. As you work on an image, you may want to merge layers for whatever reason(s) and you always have the option to flatten whenever you feel like it. However, It is also a good idea to dupe the file as you move along. That means you always have a layered version to fall back on should you need to edit later on. I also Place transparent PSDs in Illustrator files with no problems. But, I save as EPS in Illustrator and when I do that, then the file is automatically flattened. This is perhaps what the internet was talking about.
3. Yes, see number 2 above. There's no such thing as automatic flattening of TIFFs. Again, this all depends on the printer and whether or not it can print while retaining original layers. Some do, some don't. Most of the time, I edit in PSD with layers intact. Then, when I prep the file for printing, I will save a copy as a flattened TIFF so the file streamlines through the RIP and Print process.
4. Makes no difference. Use 'em if you've got 'em.
Try to get some good resource material at a library or college bookstore or barnes & noble. Also, get Adobe's Print Publishing Guide. This is a good reference guide.
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External Editors & File Naming

I would like to be able to name files returned to LR by an external editor with the name of the external editor itself. For example, if I am going from Lightroom to various Nik Software editors I might:
LR->Dfine->LR->Color Efex->LR->Viveza->LR
As of now, I have "Edit" post-pended to the file so I end up with something like "filename-Edit-Edit-Edit.tif" by the time I'm done. I can manually edit the names, but this would be better:
I'd like to be able to specify a name or abbrevition for the external editor, e.g., Define, CEfex, Viv, Viveza, CS3, whatever and have that added to the filename instead.
Something like: "filename-Dfine-CEfex-Viv.tif" tells me a lot more about what was done with the file and where I left off in my workflow.
Also, the External Editor dialog could use some cleanup. I suggest putting the save/delete/update optons elsewhere as it is not obvious that they are in the Preset drop-down.
Finally, have to select an application and go under preset to save as new, is a non-obvous way of creating a new external editor. How about just adding a "New..." option?
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Saving with a different file name is functionally the same as copying a new file into the Library using the Finder - Aperture has no way to expect it. You'd have to save to somewhere outside the Library and then import it as a new Master, maybe setting up a hot folder in Automator for automatic importing.
Ian

External editor file naming question

This topic was covered about a year ago, with 1.1, but I am wondering if there is a solution with1.5:
When I open a file in an external editor (CS3), the file name reverts to the master file name, not the version name. Is there any way to get Aperture to use the version name?
I typically shoot multiple bird species on a single card, so when I download them, I am unable to get my preferred file name for each file on import.
Any suggestions would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Steve
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No, there's still no way to rename Masters short of exporting them with the version name and re-importing.
The only way 'Save As' is going to work from an external editor is if you use exactly the same file name - that is the only file Aperture has sent out and it's the only file that Aperture is expecting back.
Saving with a different file name is functionally the same as copying a new file into the Library using the Finder - Aperture has no way to expect it. You'd have to save to somewhere outside the Library and then import it as a new Master, maybe setting up a hot folder in Automator for automatic importing.
Ian

ITune does not allow to change file names

greetings bros' since a couple days ago I notice that my iT does not allow me to edit the files and sometimes neither recognize new files or folders.
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I need to be able to use a more sophisticated editor. I've always been able to do so with iphoto. What's the matter with Apple for removing this function from Photos?
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exallias wrote:
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I would like to edit photos within Photoshop CS6 from time to time, the originals are all DNG format.
In the export dialog box within prefernces I have two queries:
1. Which file format is best to maintain quality of the photo?
2. What should teh DPI be set to?
Thnak you!
Petre H

Petre,
you are asking about the export pane in the Aperture Preferences panel, right?
What you select there, should depend on the resolution and quality of images you want to export.
All export format are lossless, pick TIFF (8 bit) if you have jepegs with good quality or TIFF (16 bit) if you have high resolution raw images, but this will result in very large files.
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The dpi will not really change the quality of the exported image, but will be used when printing the image to compute the dimensions of the image on the paper. Higher dpi will result in a smaller image on the paper, since more pixels will be needed to print one inch of the image.
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