Converting library from iPhoto 5 to 6 problems

OK, I converted my library through the network, while it was on my iPhoto 5 comp...So here's the deal:
PowerBook G4 (iPhoto 5): An unreadable iPhoto library (it says I have to upgrade to iPhoto 6)
iMac C2D (iPhoto 6): Readable library, but all of my albums/rolls are not saved.
This all happened after I opened my PowerBook's library from my iMac. Ahhh!
There must be a way to manually create a new library...Maybe delete some storage files and have iPhoto rebuild them? I am clueless.
Also, I am clueless to as how iPhoto's file sstem works (originals, modified, pictures, 2005, 2006, etc).
Thanks.

Andrew
1. [i>PowerBook G4 (iPhoto 5): An unreadable iPhoto library (it says I have to upgrade to iPhoto 6)
Yes, the v6 library is not readable by an earlier version. There is no cure for this unless you rebuild your v5 library from scratch, using v5.
2. iMac C2D (iPhoto 6): Readable library, but all of my albums/rolls are not saved.
Where did this library come from?
This all happened after I opened my PowerBook's library from my iMac. Ahhh!
Guess you figured out the problem there, then.
To rebuild a version 6 library: Move the iPhoto Library Folder from Home/Pictures to the desktop
Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
Go into the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop and find there the Originals folder. From there drag the individual rolls to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop.
A Note about the iPhoto Library Folder:
In this folder there are various files, which are the Library itself and some ancillary files. Then you have three folders
Originals are the photos as they were downloaded from your camera or scanner.
(ii) Modified contains edited pics, shots that you have cropped, rotated or changed in any way.
This allows the Photos -> Revert to Original command - very useful if you don't like the changes you've made.
(iii) Data holds the thumbnails the the app needs to show you the photos in the iPhoto Window.
When upgrading, many people are afraid that they will not be able to find a desired photo in the new structure: There are three ways (at least) to get files from the iPhoto Window.
1. Drag and Drop: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. File -> Export: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size.
3. Show File: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
Finally: It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss
Happy Christmas*, Xmas*, Holidays*, Hannukah* or Monday* to you.
Regards
TD
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