Batch date in iphoto

I have used an Automator script to batch time and date in iPhoto when the usual methodology within iPhoto's batching did not work adequately. Can you help me with an Automator script and teach me how to install it for iPhoto to recognize it within iPhoto>Services?

Scanned photos do not have an EXIF Capture Date field in the file like photos taken with a digital camera do. Therefore iPhoto uses the file created date or import date for those photos.
You will have to group all 1999 photos into an album, arrange them in the order you want and then use the Photos ➙ Batch Change ➙ Date menu option and add a 1 minute or so between photos.
Then do the same for the next year's photos.
OT

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Botched Batch Date Change iPhoto08
Short Story: Intending to change the date for one photo I managed to change the dates for all 8,525 images in my iPhoto08 library to the SAME DATE!! I found that the original creation dates were saved in the in the Modified field that appears in the Photo Info Window / File metadata subsection. I would like some help figuring out how to set the Date Created to this File Modified Date that appears in the Photo Info Window.
GORY DETAILS:
I used iPhoto08/ Photos menu / BATCH CHANGE... /“Set DATE to 20100723 1:20:54 PM” with “Modify original files” checked. iPhoto changed all 8,525 images to the same date.
I now realize I should have used Photos menu / Adjust Date and Time ... But the damage was already done. Unfortunately there was no Edit menu / Undo for this operation. ALL 8,525 images have the same date. I checked in the the iPhoto Information sidebar--same date all images.
Next, as a test, I dragged an image to the desktop and opened it in Graphic Converter7.0.3. The same date “20100723 1:20:54 PM” appeared in the Image Browser List /”Date Created”, “Date Modified”, “Date Captured” metadata fields.
The following appeared in the Graphic Converter
Image Preview sidebar (subWindow) going left to right
Image menu/button
Date and Time: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:20:54 PM PT
Exif menu/button
File date and time: 2010:07:23 13:20:54
Date and time of original data generation: 2010:07:23 13:20:54
Unknown tag (36868): 2010:07:23 13:20:54 <- significant?
ExifTool menu/button
ExifTool Version Number:8.40
Warning: [minor] Suspicious MakerNotes offset for tag 0x9001
----System----
File Modification Date/Time: 2010:07:23 13:20:54-07:00
----IFDO----
Modify Date: 2010:07:23 13:20:54
----ExifIFD----
Date/Time Original: 2010:07:23 13:20:54
Create Date: 2010:07:23 13:20:54
<<<<<<OH MY GOD >>>>>> the BATCH CHANGE / SET DATE not only RESET the date for EVERY IMAGE in my library, it also changed the date metadata EVERYWHERE inside each individual image file.
Actually it's my Mom and Dad's iPhoto library containing all the kids and grand kids pictures, family trips, important events, everything. There is no backup. I feel as if I have tipped over a file cabinet containing all our photos. Our “date and event” organized 8,525 image iPhoto library was now as useful as a giant shoebox. On second thought, a shoe box full of real photo prints would be more useful than my iPhoto library because the prints would have the print date stamped on them.
At this point feeling desperate I closed my eyes and said a quick prayer to Saint Rita - Patron Saint of the Impossible.
I returned to iPhoto .................and noticed the Show Photo Info MENU item in the Photo Menu.
I selected it.
And Low and behold,
in the Photo Info WINDOW,
under the Meta data File SUBSECTION, the correct photo creation date appeared -->" Modified: 20071002 05:46:07 PM" I checked different photos ... They all had different FILE MODIFIED dates. These dates were/are the old creation dates! My prayers were answered: THANK YOU SAINT RITA!
But now I am really stumped! This File Modified Date seems to be some kind of external metadata that is indexed or keyed to each image. How is this metadata stored in the iPhoto library? How can I access this File Modified date? I now turn to you GREAT iPhoto WIZARDS. Pray tell, how can I set the “Creation Date to the file Modified Date” that appears in the Photo Info Window as a (scriptable?) batch process.
I am on my knees for this one...please help. we have iphoto11 but afraid to upgrade to it. until i know more i don't want to loose this Modified Date metadata.

thanks for the quick response...
no simple solution because no backup to restore from
iPhoto seems to be using file metadata as some sort of index key in the
Photo Info Window. open up the iphoto library package and take a look at
the .xml file -- ModDate is used everywhere. hoping to export this data and merge/join it to
each image.
still trying to figure it out.
thanks,
Tom

Batch date change problem in iPhoto

I have hundreds of printed photos I scanned in 2009. Even though they were taken over three decades iPhoto thinks they were all taken in 2009. I separated them into years, numbered them, and put them in folders which became events. I tried using batch date change -- the first one in the event is OK, but the others changed all different. Example: I changed picture one, in event folder "1999" from 3/5/2009 to 1/1/1999. All of the rest of the pictures changed to the same time difference that they were when I scanned them. I didn't scan them all in chronological order, so that doesn't help at all. Do I have to manually change each of my 9000 photos? This is a problem when I try to show a chronological slide show on Apple TV.

Scanned photos do not have an EXIF Capture Date field in the file like photos taken with a digital camera do. Therefore iPhoto uses the file created date or import date for those photos.
You will have to group all 1999 photos into an album, arrange them in the order you want and then use the Photos ➙ Batch Change ➙ Date menu option and add a 1 minute or so between photos.
Then do the same for the next year's photos.
OT

Splitting events after batch date change causes event to disappear

Hi all,
The basic (repeatable) scenario is this:
o I scan in a bunch of old pictures I want to keep in iPhoto (lets say 10)
o I import them into iphoto (no problems with import) 1 event with 10 pictures is created.
o I then take a specific set of 4 photos and split them out of the main event into a new event (everything still ok) - 2 events, 4 and 6 events respectively.
o I open the new event and do a batch date change on the 4 pictures, changing the date to the correct date of the picture
o I exit the event expecting it to move up in the list of events (I sort by date). It's gone! iPhoto lists the 1 new event and its 6 photos
o I change my sort (by time, by name, etc) and still not there.
o I find my library in finder, open the package, and the files are still there.
o I go back to iPhoto and click on "Photos". Walla! 10 pictures!
o I undo the data change and they show up again in events - 2 new events, 10 total pictures.
I've already done all the obvious checks (are you sorting by date, look up by even name, search by file name through all events etc.) I've talked with a product specialist and they said the standard "rebuild the library" which did not resolve the issue.
I can repeat this until the cows come home in the existing library. I've created a brand new library and it does not repeat, do there is something in my library not right. But I don't buy the standard "redo your library from scratch" (36K pictures, 50 faces and hundreds of places). Just like with faces, you can discard the db files, there must be something besides "rebuild automatically and if that doesn't work sorry start over". Was iPhoto coded in Redmond?
Has anyone had anything similar to this? I looked through the forums and couldn't see anything. If I have to rebuild this, I am done with iPhoto after having to rebuild due to faces too many times, and my question changes to what are folks recommendations for a more stable photo management software suite?
Thanks!
HOTG

If the problem doesn't repeat in another Library then obviously the issue is with that library.
As you've tried the basic rebuild: 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.
The obvious solution is to restore a good version from your back up and, er, Walla! as you say yourself.
Next least destructive option: 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 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

How do you edit the photo date on iPhoto

Some of my photos have the wrong date on iPhoto. How do I edit the date?

Select photo.
Photos menu, Adjust Date and Time…
There is also a Batch Change option if you have lots that need the same (or sequential) date.

Scripts for Dates in iPhoto

Hello!
I am new to Applesript, and was wondering if there is any possible way to change the time and date information in iPhoto using a script. I need to change the dates and times by the same interval, for example, increase month by 4, day by 8, hour by 1, and day by -2.
Is this possible. I've tried using the batch command in iPhoto, but it only changes the date

I believe we are discussing the creation date specified by the camera, not the creation date specified by the file system. At any rate I still don't see a way to change it, and even if it could be changed iPhoto would probably have to re-import the image to reflect the change. Nobody really 'deserves' trouble, but it does seem fairly simple to manipulate iPhoto's Library xml and file structure, I just don't know if I want to dip my toes there while iPhoto is running. Merely popping open the xml file and attempting to save it prompted a warning that iPhoto had already since written and saved to the same file, which is worrisome.

How do I change a photo's date in iPhoto '11 9.2.3?!?

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you can make a smart album for the camera so you can easily select the photos that you need to correct time/date
LN

Help with "The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written. (Error code -36)" Any ideas on how to fix this?

While trying to copy my iPhoto Library (49.61 GB) to an external hard drive, I receive the error message "The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “iPhoto Library” can’t be read or written. (Error code -36)"
I need to move my library because I have no more disk space. This was going to be step 1 followed by backing up to another EHD.
More details: iPhoto version 9.6 (910.29) OX X Yosemite Version 10.10.1 (Mid 2011 Mac Book Air). EHD= WD Elements 1 TB (purchased at B&H Photo where the sales associate formatted it for a Mac).
Any step by step ideas for help are appreciated! I've read through a few threads but need more step by step directions.

That error message is an I/O error which can mean a number of things, among them a bad file. Here's a couple of fixes you can try:
1 - use the free version of iPhoto Library Manager to rebuild the library with the rebuild being created on the EHD as follows:
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.>Click on the Add Library button,
2 - select the library you want to add from those in the selection window.
3 - make sure that in the rebuild window the checkbox "Scavange orphaned photos" is checked.
4 - now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
5 - in the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed. Click on the Create button.
Note 1: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost.
Note 2: Your current library will be left untouched for further attempts at a fix if so desired.
When iPLM finishes it will display a log file entry showing which files it was unable to use in the rebuild. Open the old library with iPhoto, locate and delete the photos that iPLM listed in its log. Then try dragging the library to the EHD again.
If the above fails continue with:
2 - create a new, empty library on the EHD. Use the paid version of iPhoto Library Manage to copy the events (1-2 at a time) to the new library on the EHD. At one point iPLM may run into the bad file and be unable to copy the event. You can check iPLM's log to see what file it is. Then open that library, delete the file and either try to copy the entire library by dragging and dropping or contine with the copying of events from the old library to the new library.

The finder can't complete the operation because some data on iPhoto Library can't be read or written. Error code -36

Hi,
Installed a new startup drive and cannot access my photos. While copying/pasting iPhoto library from old to new drive I get,
The finder can't complete the operation because some data on iPhoto Library can't be read or written.
Getting help from Apple senior advisor caused more problems, was unable to boot up for a while. Back up now but still can't transfer iPhoto Library.
Anyone seen this before?
Thank you

Linc and Larry, could you please have a look at this thread? Sorry, it is in German:
Re: Fehlermeldung beim Verschieben von iPhoto
The OP is trying to copy the iPhoto library to an external drive and getting "The finder can't complete the operation because some data on iPhoto Library can't be read or written. Error code -36". This happens even when copying to the same drive. The destination drive is correctly formatted.
The Console is showing a message I don't understand:
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Any idea what this means?

The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written.(Error code -36)

I have a backup from Time machine of my iPhoto and I get the above error when I try to restore them. Thae backup was done with Mountain Lion and I upgraded to Mavericks. The backup is on an external drive.
Again this is the error:
The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “iPhoto Library” can’t be read or written.(Error code -36)
I have also tried going to earlier dated backup and get the same error.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

That error message is an I/O error which can mean a number of things, among them a bad file. Here's a couple of fixes you can try:
1 - use the free version of iPhoto Library Manager to rebuild the library with the rebuild being created on the EHD as follows:
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.>Click on the Add Library button,
2 - select the library you want to add from those in the selection window.
3 - make sure that in the rebuild window the checkbox "Scavange orphaned photos" is checked.
4 - now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
5 - in the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed. Click on the Create button.
Note 1: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost.
Note 2: Your current library will be left untouched for further attempts at a fix if so desired.
When iPLM finishes it will display a log file entry showing which files it was unable to use in the rebuild. Open the old library with iPhoto, locate and delete the photos that iPLM listed in its log. Then try dragging the library to the EHD again.
If the above fails continue with:
2 - create a new, empty library on the EHD. Use the paid version of iPhoto Library Manage to copy the events (1-2 at a time) to the new library on the EHD. At one point iPLM may run into the bad file and be unable to copy the event. You can check iPLM's log to see what file it is. Then open that library, delete the file and either try to copy the entire library by dragging and dropping or contine with the copying of events from the old library to the new library.

Trying to copy iPhoto Library to external hard drive for backup. Error message: The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written (Error code -36).

Trying to copy iPhoto Library to external hard drive for backup. Error message: The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written (Error code -36).

That code is
-36
ioErr
I/O error (bummers)
Make sure the EHD is formatted OS X Extended (journaled) and run Disk Utilty on the EHD and repair the disk. If that fails to help I'd try the following:
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
Download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
Click on the Add Library button,
navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
In the next window name the new library and select the external HD as the location of the newly rebild library.
Click on the Create button.
Note 1: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost.
Note 2: Your current library will be left untouched for further attempts at a fix if so desired.
OT

Is there a way to do batch watermark within iPhoto?

I often upload my photos to pBase using the excellent iPhoto2pBase plugin. But due to the growing issue of photo thefts on the web, I would like to watermark them first. After doing a search on this site, I found recomendations for iWatermark. It's a pretty cool little program but unfortunately it is a standalone and in order to use its batch processing feature, I have to export my photos out of iPhoto, do the watermarking and then re-import them.
I can set set iWatermark as the external editor for iPhoto but that would only allow one photo at a time to be watermarked. Does anyone know of a way to "batch watermark" within iPhoto?
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Bo

Bo:
What do you want to use the watermarked images for? If it's to upload to a site or use in another application, then iWatermark can mark the files in the folder you selected, resize them if needed and then save to a folder on the desktop for use. If that workflow will work for you then iWatermark will do the job.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB file backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Script to update EXIF data in iPhoto '08

I shoot some photos with a digital Nikon D50, and some with a Leica M3 (35mm film). The pictures from the digital Nikon are encoded with plenty of detail in the EXIF tags, but the digitized images from the Leica and the 35mm film have only a few tags from the scanner.
I wanted a script that would update the desired EXIF tags direct in iPhoto. I looked around on the Internet at other scripts, and wrote a simple script to update a few EXIF tags on selected images in iPhoto.
I hope this script is of use to others.
http://movingtomac.blogspot.com/2008/07/script-to-update-exif-data-in-iphoto-08. html

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How to recover data from iphoto?

I haven't done any conscious backup.
Time to start. Now. Using a computer without a back up is like driving without a seat belt. You'll be fine as long as nothing goes wrong, but if something does go wrong it'll be a much bigger mess.
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. (In early versions of Library Manager it's the File -> Rebuild command. In later versions it's under the Library menu.)
This will create an entirely new library. It will then copy (or try to) your photos and all the associated metadata and versions to this new Library, and arrange it as close as it can to what you had in the damaged Library. It does this based on information it finds in the iPhoto sharing mechanism - but that means that things not shared won't be there, so no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your events, 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.

Vendor batch data

Hi experts,
While displaying batch (transaction MSC3N), I found Vendor Batch field with the vendor batch number in it.
It drives me to the table-field MCHA-LICHA.
But when I check the table, I find the field MCHA-LICHA with a blank value.
How come it happened? where can I find the vendor batch data?
Please advise.
regards,
rob

To my knowlege there is no standard report that will show movements with or by vendor batch.
The vendor batch that you enter while doing a goods receipt is only stored in the batch record, mot in the movement.
In BMBC batch information cockpit it is possible to list batches and to display the vendor batch at the same time (tab where used).
You may need to execute this first, then take all your batches for a certain vendor batch and use it as selection criteria for MB51 to the see movements.

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