Auto import from SD card with iPhoto

Hi there,
is there anyways to set up iphoto to automatically import new photos once I insert my sd card in the media reader?
Sometimes I just can't recall if I've imported pictures taken previously or not, I would rather have iphoto to import all new
pictures automatically. Can this be done and how do I set it up?
Regards,
Pat

Afraid not.
Regards
TD

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