Exporting Photos of a specific size from iphoto 08?

Hi,
I just upgraded my iPhoto and I'm trying to export some pictures for a website that specifically requires jpegs with a maximum pixel size of 600pix on the longest dimension (it also has a file size limit, but I'm not sure what that is).
In the old iPhoto I could simply specify this in the "export file" window, but this new iPhoto only seems to allow for "small," "medium" or "large" export. I don't see anything anywhere that lets me decide what size I want my photos exported (I admit that I find it a bit strange that this functionality was removed, and seriously hope that this is not the case). Is there some way that I can do this?
Alternately, can anyone give me an idea of what file and pixel sizes are associated with these "small, medium and large" options are?
TIA
Robin

Robin:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Easy to do. Just use the File->Export->File Export menu option. While in the File Export pane select JPG as the format so you can set the pixel dimensions you want like this. The photos will be resized and saved to the location of your choice, usually a folder on the desktop works best.
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 created 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. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. 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.

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