Aperture 3 doesn't see my iphoto library in OSx

I just installed the Aperture 3 trial on my new macbook pro and it does not see my iphoto library. I was also trying out the iphotolibrary manager but just uninstalled it when it didn't seem to have the full features that aperture has. What to do?

Hello,
It worked on the path import/iphoto browser.
That is, because this will show the current iPhoto Library, the one you last opened with iPhoto.
I wonder why not through library? That path has no library to choose from
Here you are supposed to point out the library you want to import using the file chooser: You have to locate it all by yourself.
In the dialogue that opens navigate to your Pictures Folder and select your iPhoto Library.
Regards
Léonie
Set the selector at the top of the window to your Pictures folder and pick the Library you want

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