Copying Between Libraries

Suppose I create a new library, import images, add metadata and reorganize them inside folders, projects and albums...then discover that I made a mistake and need to create a new library or move my existing library to a different physical location. Can this be done without losing my organization or metadata?
I'm still learning the ropes, so I'd like the flexibility to be able to fix my mistakes and/or move things to a better location, rather than simply delete all my experiments.
Thanks.

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Move/Copy between Libraries failing

SP13 user attempted to move/copy between identical libraries and failed and they had design rights and the process failed. I read need Full Control so I granted user Full Control to the both Libraries. In fact I added them to an AD group that
has full control for the site.
Initial comment with Designer Rights
I am attempting to move all the files & metadata from ‘HR Photo Library’ to ‘Employee Photo Library’.
Both Libraries are the same & contain 1 special column.
I have access to the Site Setting Management area where the ‘Move’ action is done.
But when I attempt to Actions> Move> Employee Photo Library> Ok, I then get a Prompt
“Inadequate permissions to ‘Employee Photo Library’ to complete this operation. Choose a different target.”
They indicate still fails with following comment when they have full control rights
When I Move/Copy, the columns are updated in the destination library, but the files fail to be transferred.
Failures happen when moving items from:
Same Site: Picture Lib > Pic Library
Same Site: Document Lib > Document Library
Same Site: Picture Lib > Document Library
Cross Site: Picture Lib > Pic Library
Cross Site: Document Lib > Document Library
ANY IDEAS?

Hi,
According to your description, my understanding is that it failed when you moved/copied documents from one library to another with full control via Content and Strucutre feature.
As you said you added the users via AD groups, please add the users into the SharePoint site owners group, compare the result.
And in your reply, whether you meant the site administrator can move the actions.
Please check if the link is useful for you:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/maximeb/archive/2008/01/11/error-when-moving-a-file-using-manage-content-and-structure-if-you-are-not-an-hierarchy-manager.aspx
If this issue still exists, please go to the log file to check more information about this error. The path of the log file is: C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\Web Server Extensions\15\LOGS.
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How to copy between Libraries?

I have a Seagate Black Armor NAS. About a year ago I copied the iTunes music files from my MacBook. I turned on media sharing on the NAS and I can see the music files as a "shared library" in iTunes (currently 11.0.1) but I can't copy files between the shared library and the on on my MB. The only way I've found that works is to manually copy the files in finder. I would prefer to do it inside of iTunes.
What I wnat is to use the NAS as primary storage and only keep on the MB what I want to listen to in the short term. Also, I would like to copy from the NAS to my iOS devices without having to do the interim step of putting it on my MB.

Hello there, ThumbelinaPM.
Looks like you're off to the right start. The following Knowledge Base article provides some great steps to continue with for accomplishing what you are looking to do:
iTunes: How to share music between different user accounts on a single computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1203
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

How do I copy between libraries?

My main iTunes library currently contains music and spoken word items. I have created a new library and want to move the spoken word to that library. How do I do that?

Locate the spoken word content in the Finder, which can be done by control-clicking it in iTunes, choosing Get Info, and finding its location, open the new library, and drag the files into the open iTunes window.
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Copying folders of sym-linked clips between libraries...

Hi
Sorry, but just to be sure: Copying folders of sym-linked external clips between libraries will only reproduce the sym links, it won't copy the original file.
Correcto?
best
elmer

Your original statement was correct assuming it really is a sym link:-
"If the original is External Media, meaning linked to the Library, then only the link will be copied, not the physical original file". (Excerpt from Ben's article)

How do you move events and projects between Libraries in iMove 10

I am running OSX 10.9.5 (Mavericks) & iMovie 10.0.5.
I am trying to free up space on my internal 1TB hard drive and want to archive events and completed projects onto an external hard drive, which has a second iMove v10 Library on. Under V9 of iMovie this function was easy, but I am struggling under V10.
What is the correct way to move events between libraries in iMovie.
When I attach the external drive containing my second iMovie Library, open it I can see all existing events stored (by move) under version 9 of iMovie.
Reading the Help (extract below) for this function it implies highlight the Event to move & then drag & drop into the second Library.
Shift+CMD with drag and drop onto the second library at the library name level will move Events that are not tied to a project, but for completed projects (Finalized under V9 or shared for example with iTunes in V10) it seems these can not be moved, the above function only copies them to the second library.
I have tried all different combinations of the Fn, Ctrl, Option CMD keys etc with and without SHIFT and the ones that work for this function only copy the event. I can not seem to get an event moved once attached to a project. File - Move Event will also move Events not tied to a completed project.
I have also tried copy to a second Library & then to delete the original events. Again it appears you can not delete events tied to a Project.
What I have also not been able to find is how to move a finalised Project to another Library and then see if events attached to that project would then move.
I have been able to move Events not tied to a Project to the second Library, then create a new project within this Library. This helps with all new projects & future import of Events. But does not help me free up current space by archiving.
Extract from help
Copy or move projects, events, or clips between libraries or storage devices
         Connect a storage device that contains the target library to your Mac, or copy the target library to your Mac.
         Choose File > Open Library, and choose an option from the submenu.You can choose from recently opened libraries, locate an existing library on your Mac, or create a new library.The selected library is opened in the Libraries list, with the first event selected and its contents displayed in the browser.
         In the Libraries list, select the event that contains the item you want to move or copy.
         In the browser, select the item you want to move or copy.Tip: To select multiple clips or projects in the same library, hold down the Command key as you click the items you want to select, or drag a selection rectangle around the items.
         Do one of the following:
To move items between events or libraries: Drag the clip or project to another event or library.
To copy items between events or libraries: Option-drag the clip or project to another event or library by first starting to drag and then holding down the Option key as you drag.
Would appreciate any help on this matter.
Thanks
Colroy

Further to my original post below; I have done further analysis and it seams that if you have events tied to a project (mine are all finalised) you can not move events between Libraries. However, events that are not tied to a project can be moved. Either by Shift CMD or by using File- Move event.
What I have not been able to find is how to move a finalised Project to another Library and then see if events attached to that project would then move.
Copy works for events attached to a project. I have also tried copy to a second Library & then to delete the original events. Again it appears you can not delete events tied to a Project.
Does anyone know how to archive (move) Projects and/or events in iMovie 10.0.05 under Mavericks 10.9.5 to a second library on an external drive.
Thanks
Colroy

OSB gives confusing volume information when moving tapes between libraries

Hi,
We have an SL500 tape library as our main backup device. We also added an SL24 to the OSB domain for testing prior to installation elsewhere. We have an RMAN-FULL-MF media family, which at some point in the past had unexpired media in both libraries.
As part of the process of decommissioning the SL24 prior to shipment, I unloaded the volumes from the SL24 and imported them into the SL500. However, I may not have run the necessary OSB commands, such that OSB has up-to-date information as to where the physical media is located.
Our DBA has tried to delete some old database backups, and this has failed because the backup pieces cannot be found. However, we have a volume in the SL500, RMAN-FULL-MF-000007 which appear to contains the backup pieces (see 'lspiece' output below), but OSB thinks the volume is still in the SL24.
When I do an inventory of the SL500 I get:
lsvol -L SL500
Inventory of library SL500:
in 1: volume OSB-CATALOG-MF-000085, barcode 000001, 408693760 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/02.07:01
in 2: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000042, barcode 000000, 405070848 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/14.03:01
in 3: unlabeled, barcode 000002
in 4: volume RMAN-ARCH-MF-000006, barcode 000003, 387257344 kb remaining, content manages reuse
in 5: volume RMAN-ARCH-MF-000003, barcode 000004, 358014976 kb remaining, content manages reuse
in 6: volume RMAN-FULL-MF-000005, barcode 000005, 353155072 kb remaining, content manages reuse
in 7: volume OSB-CATALOG-MF-000087, barcode 000006, 408693760 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/04.07:01
in 8: volume RMAN-FULL-MF-000006, barcode 000007, 361881600 kb remaining, content manages reuse
in 9: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000044, barcode 000010, 407601152 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/20.02:02
in 10: volume OSB-CATALOG-MF-000084, barcode 000011, 408794112 kb remaining, expired
in 11: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000039, barcode 000012, 406033408 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/10.03:02
in 12: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000036, barcode 000013, 405890048 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/03.03:02
in 13: volume OSB-CATALOG-MF-000086, barcode 000014, 408708096 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/03.07:02
in 14: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000038, barcode 000009, 407687168 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/04.04:04
in 15: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000043, barcode 000008, 407586816 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/17.03:03
in 16: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000037, barcode 000015, 409627648 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/03.03:02
in 17: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000028, barcode 000016, 337067008 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/05.04:18
in 18: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000029, barcode 000017, 318909440 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/05.05:08
in 19: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000041, barcode 000018, 408406016 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/11.05:09
in 20: unlabeled, barcode 000019
in 21: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000031, barcode 000020, 312597504 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/12.05:04
in 22: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000033, barcode 000021, 389140480 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/19.05:08
in 23: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000034, barcode 000022, 392922112 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/19.05:08
in 24: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000035, barcode 000023, 409815040 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/02.05:06
in 25: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000032, barcode 000024, 356518912 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/19.02:02
in 26: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000040, barcode 000025, 409699328 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/11.04:04
in 27: volume CLIENTS-FULL-MF-000030, barcode 000026, 375496704 kb remaining, expires 2008/10/12.04:18
in 28: volume CLIENTS-INCR-MF-000034, barcode 000027, 408218624 kb remaining, expired
in 29: unlabeled, barcode 000028
in 30: unlabeled, barcode 000029
in 31: volume RMAN-ARCH-MF-000004, barcode 000056, content manages reuse
in 32: unlabeled, barcode 000059
in 33: volume RMAN-ARCH-MF-000005, barcode 000055, content manages reuse
in 34: volume RMAN-FULL-MF-000007, barcode 000057, content manages reuse
in 35: unlabeled, barcode 000058
in 49: unlabeled, barcode CLNU00
in 50: unlabeled, barcode CLNU01
This shows the relevant volume. However, when I do an 'lsvol' by media family, I get:
lsvol -f RMAN-FULL-MF
VOID OOID Seq Volume ID Barcode Family Created Attributes
166 166 1 RMAN-FULL-MF-000005 000005 RMAN-FULL-MF 07/06.03:20 never closes; content manages reuse
167 167 1 RMAN-FULL-MF-000006 000007 RMAN-FULL-MF 07/06.03:23 never closes; content manages reuse
324 324 1 RMAN-FULL-MF-000007 000057 RMAN-FULL-MF 08/31.02:27 never closes; content manages reuse
288 288 1 RMAN-FULL-MF-000007 000057L3 RMAN-FULL-MF 08/31.02:27 never closes; content manages reuse
The volume RMAN-FULL-MF-000007 appears twice! The long version of this command gives:
lsvol -lf RMAN-FULL-MF
Volume OID: 166
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000005
Barcode: 000005
Volume sequence: 1
Media family: RMAN-FULL-MF
Current location: SL500
Label host: ldvbspa01
Created: 2008/07/06.03:20
Closes: never
Expires: never; content manages reuse
Space remaining: 336.8 GB
Original OID: 166
Volume OID: 167
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000006
Barcode: 000007
Volume sequence: 1
Media family: RMAN-FULL-MF
Current location: SL500
Label host: ldvbspa01
Created: 2008/07/06.03:23
Closes: never
Expires: never; content manages reuse
Space remaining: 345.1 GB
Original OID: 167
Volume OID: 324
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000007
Barcode: 000057
Volume sequence: 1
Media family: RMAN-FULL-MF
Current location: SL500
Label host: ldvbsm01
Created: 2008/08/31.02:27
Closes: never
Expires: never; content manages reuse
Original OID: 324
Volume OID: 288
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000007
Barcode: 000057L3
Volume sequence: 1
Media family: RMAN-FULL-MF
Label host: ldvbsm01
Created: 2008/08/31.02:27
Closes: never
Expires: never; content manages reuse
Space remaining: 390.1 GB
Original OID: 288
I ran the 'lspiece' command to get information about the specific backup pieces in question and I get:
lspiece -l -S 7ujpclm8_1_2
Error: can't read location SL24(DELETED) - UUID not found
Warning: can't obtain section and volume data for piece OID 2058 - UUID not found
Backup piece OID: 2058
Database: ukldmoms
Database ID: 3307807331
Content: full
Copy number: 0
Created: 2008/08/31.02:27
Host: ldvbsm01
Piece name: 7ujpclm8_1_2
BSOID: 3378
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000007
File: 1
Sect: 1
lspiece -l -S 7vjpcn5b_1_2
Error: can't read location SL24(DELETED) - UUID not found
Warning: can't obtain section and volume data for piece OID 2059 - UUID not found
Backup piece OID: 2059
Database: ukldmoms
Database ID: 3307807331
Content: full
Copy number: 0
Created: 2008/08/31.02:31
Host: ldvbsm01
Piece name: 7vjpcn5b_1_2
BSOID: 3379
Volume ID: RMAN-FULL-MF-000007
File: 2
Sect: 1
This appears to indicate that OSB still thinks the volume is in the SL24, which has now been removed from the domain.
Does anyone know what I can do to get OSB to recognise that the volume is now in the SL500? Do I need to run the 'obtar' command with the -G option to re-catalogue the tape?
Ultimately I like to see some documentation on how to transfer tapes between libraries in the same domain, and also between domains, with specifc commands to run.
Thanks.

Hi,
Not quite as straightforward as you suggest, but we have made progress.
The volume has to have a rotation policy before the 'chvol' command will run, which seems logical. So I created a policy for movement of tapes between the SL24 and SL500, and created and ran the media movement job. However, I then tried to remove the rotation policy, but could not because it was associated with the volume just moved.
I then tried a 'chvol -R "" RMAN-FULL-MF-000007' which returned an error:
"Error: can't relocate volume RMAN-FULL-MF-000007, volume has no rotation policy"
Which was the effect I wanted really - the removal of the association of the volume with the policy. I was then able to remove the rotation policy.
Also, 'lsvol -f RMAN-FULL-MF' still shows this volume listed twice.
The upshot of all this is that OSB now appears to show the volume in the right location and our DBA was able to delete the obsolete backups via RMAN.

How to switch between libraries?

I have got to do a disk repair. I'm making sure my backup is correct as I don't want to lose all my precious pics. Lucky I checked as I've just discovered I've got two iPhoto libraries! The one I appear to be using is in the mac folder - where Users folder is, Library, System Folder, Updaters etc. It's the first area you come to when you double click on your mac's symbol in upper right corner.
However, I also have an iPhoto library within a folder which is in my User/Pictures area.
I want to make sure that the iPhoto library I'm using is within my user/pictures folder as it's my user files which are being backed up. However, I don't want to trash the one which is there without looking in it to see what's within. How do I switch between libraries?
If it's empty, I can presumable just bin it then use the recommended technique to move my other library to User\Pictures.
Thanks!

If you use iPhoto LIbrary Manager like Larry suggested it will display the library name in the top iPhoto frame like this:
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), 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. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

How to move photo's between libraries?

I have been moving photos from one library to another by dragging them to the desktop from a library and then using the Import command to place them in the new library. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere as a way to move photo's between libraries. I didn't use the Export command simply because it was easier not to. The new library works ok, but did I lose something by using this method? When I use my method, I am only copying the edited version but not the "original" photo that may be in the library. Therefore, I don't have the original in the new library if I need it. This is ok since I no longer need the original. Do I understand this correctly. I would appreciate any explanation about this so.
I am using iPhoto '08 version 7.1.5.

Yes, if you drag from the iPhoto Window to the desktop you’re getting the current (edited) version of the pic. You’re also missing any added metadata, such as keywords etc.
Yes, when you import to the other library you are missing the original file too.
The only way to move pics/albums/Events (including metadata) between Libraries (and all versions) is with iPhoto Library Manager.
Regards
TD

Migrate Roll between Libraries?

I imported a set of photos into iPhoto 6.0.6 on one computer and edited them. Now I'd like to merge the entire "roll" from that computer into my main iPhoto library on a different computer in such a way that preserves all the "roll" attributes, including edited photos, original photos, and all metadata. (In other words, I want the result to reflect what would have resulted if I'd done all the work on the destination computer.) Is this possible?

William:
You can do that with the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager. It allows you to copy rolls/albums between libraries (they must be the same version) while preserving keywords, comments, ratings, etc., like this.
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.

Editing Between Libraries Notifications

In working with 10.1.1. and the new Libraries, I find myself working with assets located in different libraries. Is there any possible way of disabling - turning off - the notification window that keeps popping up and reminding me that I'm editing between libraries. I know this. Okay, so how do I disable it? It's just annoying constantly having to take another step in my work flow and click OK.
Any suggestions to alleviate this issue in 10.1.1?
Thanks.

Select Library 2 and i the Inspector, click on Modify Settings. Click the Media button and choose the location you want in Library 2. Then hit Consolidate. That will create a copy of the original media on drive 2. Test to make sure everything links properly and if you want, you can then delete the original file on drive 1.
Russ

Moving pictures between libraries

Greetings, is there a convenient way to move pictures between libraries. Copy and paste doesn't work. I have tried the import function but the other libraries are grayed out. Any thoughts. Thanks

put the picture(s) in an album then choose: File>>Export>>Album as new library. Then import that library to the library you wish to move to. You could just export the master, but you'd lose any work you've done.You could also export the version, but you'd "bake in" any work you've done.
DLS

Moving tunes between libraries...

Hi All,
I want to move tunes between libraries as we have one main desktop computer and two laptops in the house. I have managed to do this before using the sharing set up but im buggered if I can remember how to do it...
I can see and play the tunes from all libraries on all computers but cant copy the files between libraries.
Thanks in advance...

The feature you are referring to is called Home Sharing and you can find details of how to set up and use it here
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3819

Ways to keep correct dates when transferring between libraries?

Any tips on how to export between libraries and keep the correct dates with your photos?
I am currently using iPhoto 9. I recently tried to transfer photos from an older library (2002) to a new library.
With past versions of iPhoto, I would burn the "old" - i.e. 2002, library to a DVD, open the "new" library, mount the "old" library DVD and drag the photos from the DVD within iPhoto to copy them into the new library. In the past, when I have used this method, the "dates" that accompanied the photos would be preserved (exporting and importing, however, would cause this data to be lost).
Something is definitely wrong, as my dates on the imported photos range from the year 2000 (before I even owned a digital camera) to 2008 (possibly when I upgraded the 2002 library to iPhoto 8). The mounted library from the disk shows the correct dates, however. The dates only go "bad" on importing them to the new library.
Does anyone have a work-around for this problem? Thank you in advance!

Try using iPhoto Library Manager to move files/albums/events - including metadata - between Libraries.
Regards
TD

Moving images between libraries

In OSX and Lightroom 2, how to I move images between libraries? I know that probably sounds like a dumb question, but I am a total LR2 newb. I know I can move an entire library folder into another library folder, but what if I just want to move selected images from one library to another?
Thanks in advance!

Open a catalog and choose FILE...IMPORT FROM CATALOG. Choose the other catalog and then select the images you want. That will copy them into your catalog. If you don't want them in the second catalog then open that one and delete them. Just choose the remove from catalog option since you want the image source files to remain on your drive for the other catalog to reference.

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