Aperture import of iPhoto '11 lib ad odd version error message

I installed my Aperture 3 upgrade as a 'fresh' install - i.e., deleted my 1.5 library and created a new Aperture library.
When I try to import my iPhoto '11 library Aperture tells me I can't import an iPhoto library from iPhoto 7.xxxxx
huh!? iPhoto '11 opens/writes/converted this database some time ago...
any tips?
(I'd provide more specific wording but I'm not at my Mac)

Usually a sign of a damaged iPhoto db.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords, faces and places back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

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