D3 export versions as JPG to folder--random images fail to export

When trying to export a folder of versions as full-size jpgs (to a holding folder for burning on a DVD), I will get a random number of failures. For example, the export will complete and then list 48 of 218 that didn't export. The number of bad exports appears to vary and no particular image is affected. I have some success individually exporting the ones that failed, but this is a pain and isn't really an acceptable workflow option.
I don't have any export problems with D2x or D2Hs files.
Any ideas? I'm using Tiger and Aperture 2.01.
Thanks,
Gordon

Interesting.
This isn't the first D3 issue I have come across...
See this thread here and let me know if you are having this issue as well:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1400823&tstart=0
I was using 10.4.11 with AP2 for about 3 days and never had any problems exporting. I wasn't able to really exercise the program though either. Though I guess I wasn't exporting that much anyway because all the D3 images looked bad.
I would say it is definitely something to do with 10.4 and AP2 with D3 files.
Submit some feedback to the black hole...

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Suggestions for simple random image script

Would like to randomly display one of five new JPG banner each time page is loaded.
Your experience would be appreciated.
Thanks

Since no one replied, I am posting solution I found.for future inquiries.
Simple PHP Random Image Script
This can be done in one line of text directly in your HTML and a collection of images.
The first step is to gather together the images you wish to have randomly rotated.
Change all of their file names to a numerical order, starting with the number 1.
    * 1.jpg
    * 2.jpg
    * 3.jpg
    * 4.jpg
Be sure each image has the same extension (either all jpg, png, or gif),
and that there are no gaps in the numbers.
Also, place these images in their own folder to keep everything organized.
Write the Code
In the HTML of your page, insert the following code where you want an image to display:
<img src="path/<?php echo rand(1,n);?>.jpg" alt="Random Image" />
The “rand” operator will display a randomly generated number between 1 and ‘n’.
Change ‘n’ to the total amount of pictures you have arranged numerically
(or the highest numbered picture you have).
In the example above I only have 4 pictures, therefor I would change it to: rand(1,4);

How can i see the previews of a folder's images from the Thumbnail View?

I mean, in windows XP if you set the Thumbnail View, inside the icon of the folder you can see the preview of the images inside ( like this http://mowd.idv.tw/LonghornPDC/folder_preview.JPG )...
Is there a way to do it on Mac OS X? Maybe some plug-in, some file manager: anything...i often have to check out thousands of photos to find the reference for an illustration, and it's pretty frustrating having to open up every folder...
Thanks in advance
iMac 24" Mac OS X (10.4.9)

but none of these two options allows me to see a folder's images BEFORE opening it...
You want to go back and try that again... just right click on the folder - you don't have to open it - and choose 'Show In PicturePopPro2'.
Check out the icons on the menu bar - you can get a contact sheet view, move from shot to shot using the arrow keys... it'll do what you want.
Regards
TD

Error message while updating Motion. 5.0.2: The file "InkBleed03.mov" couldn't be saved in the folder "Particle Images.localized".

While trying to update Motion 5.0.2 I continuously reviece this follwoing error message.
The file “InkBleed03.mov” couldn’t be saved in the folder “Particle Images.localized”.
Motion will not allow me to update.
Running Mac OS X Version 10.7.2 Lion on a MacBook Pro
Processor 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Any ideas?

Hi Frank,
Thanks.
My HD is a "normal" HD, so I guess it's HFS+. (According to Disk Utility it is Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
The NAS is WD MyBook Live Duo. I just plugged into my Time Machine.
I am relocating using Aperture "relocate originals for project" under the File tab.
Ahh, thanks for the answer to question 1.
Yes, I am trying to relocate them, but tried different things to find the problem.
And the problem seems to be that when an image gets an extra attribute (when it's downloaded from the internet, when it is comes from a mail message) then Aperture seems not to be able to move the file.
I.e. Aperture presumeably asks the Finder or kernel to perform this task, and this then fails because of the extra attirbutes that were set.
I now found a way of manually removing the extra attributes, but that is a pain.
Think of this normal workflow:
- someone sends me an email containing images
- I move the images to my Desktop
- I then import the images into Aperture
- I then decide to relocate my images for that project to my NAS
Then is when this problem occurs.
So I just tried to relocate to another place on my HD.
That works fine.
I looked again at the error message.
And it says "could not set attributes com.apple.metadata:kMDItemDownloadedDate on destination file descriptor" .
So, yes, it seems like it has to do with the NAS not supporting setting the extra attributes.
And as long as there are no extra attributes on an image, there is no problem.
(Not completely true, but I have another thread about that)
Thanks Frank, I have to digest this a bit.
Regards
Jan

Random images display strong yellow/green cast

system - 24" intel iMac, 3ghz, 2gb, 500bg hd, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512MB memory, OS 10.5.4. Just purchased.
System runs fine, and I love the machine. Problem is random images, jpegs, raw, illustrator files, display an awful yellowish tint, both in the preview and when opened in PS or preview. Just random, sometimes a whole folder of images, sometimes just a few. I, of course tested some of the same images on another mac, and they viewed correctly. If I save a copy to the desktop, the icon looks correct, but when opened it looks like puke. Also happens in front row when displaying certain album covers and video trailer art.
Anyone else run into this?
-h

Hello Double H Media
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Unfortunately the OP and others appear to have the same issue possibly related to the GeForce 8800 GS, see the following thread!
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7224138&#7224138
Dennis

Safari doesn't display jpg when accessing the image from the browser

This is weird and very annoying. As soon as I click on an image to display it, Safari starts loading it and as soon as it's completely downloaded, it disappears.
For instance, when I click this link (http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lg3d_oled500x375.jpg) I see the image appearing gradually and then when it's fully uploaded everything disappears and I'm staring at a white page. I can view it fine when it's embedded in the page, but not when I'm trying to open it.
I already reseted Safari (cleared cache, etc.) deleted the plist file and the webicon file in Library/Safari. Nothing works and I have no idea what to do... Help!!!

Ok.. so it's just limited to your account and not a system wide issue. That's a good thing.
Since you are running 10.5.8, make sure Safari is not running in Rosetta.
Right or control click the Safari icon in your Applications folder then click Get Info. In the Get Info window click the black disclosure triangle so it faces down. Where you see Open using Rosetta... make sure that is NOT selected.
Quit Safari. Go to ~/Library/Safari and move the Downloads.plist file to the Trash. Relaunch Safari and try again.

Load Random Image in Flash?

I've googled it and searched this forum. No luck.
Does anybody know how to load a random image in flash. Like
on a welcome screen (i.e. the first thing that shows up in my
timeline with a stop command on it)
I tried this:
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/loadingrandombackground.htm
but can't do this where you are supposed to paste the code in
Actions: "Now, look at your timeline. Right click on a blank
keyframe in the timeline and select Actions. Copy and paste the
following code: "
seems like i have to add something first like adding a
behavior like "goto URL" or "stop" or "goto frame" if you know what
i mean.
what do i click on???????????????????? to add this code into
Actions.
Thanx.

let say you have 20 images file in jpg format, all at the
same directory with your flash file, with file name as below:
pic1.jpg
pic2.jpg
pic20.jpg
in your flash, select the frame which you wan to load a
random image, type script below:
num = Math.ceil(10*Math.random());
filename = "pic" + num + ".jpg";
_root.createEmptyMovieClip("pic_mc", 1);
loadMovie(filename, "pic_mc");
//good luck

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