Image importing via card reader...

Hello all,
When importing images via a card reader, I am no longer given the option to delete images on my card when Aperture is finished downloading? Is there some kind of option or preference I have inadvertenly clicked on or off? I really like my card empty upon completion of downloading.
Thanks.
Brian

next time you have the import screen open, look for the tick box in the top right of the screen and make sure its checked.

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Hi JayWilson,
Thanks for posting and welcome to the Lenovo Community,
I’d like to ask you to share with us the status of using the wireless connection is it stable with you and working fine?
And I’d like to advise you to try to contact the service provider for your Eye-Fi card as i need to share with you the
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Is there an easy way to use MOVE when importing from card reader?

In Lightroom 1, I would hit File -> Import From Disk which would allow me to move photos from my card reader to the hard drive.
In Lightroom 3, the only option is the normal import dialog and in order to get the "Move" option I have to select "other source" and then scroll down the list to select the card reader in order to get the "Move" option. It's a pain to do it every time. (not to mention my wife will never do it and just use "copy").
So my question is, "Is there a way to get the Move option to be available by default on my card reader?"
It's been my workflow since 2004 to have the images deleted directly after I copy them off the memory card using Adobe software (Photoshop Album 2.0, Photoshop Elements 4, Lightroom 1.0). I'm really hoping there is an easy way to accomplish this in Lightroom 3. Otherwise I will be pretty disappointed.

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brianbjork wrote:
The reason I like the move command so much is that I know when photos are on my memory cards that the are not on my computer.
LR defaults to not importing suspected duplicates. so if there are still files on the card, they will be grayed out. That's how you can know.
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brianbjork wrote:
What do you all use in your work flow to delete the pictures left on your memory cards after they are copied?
I have a shell file that removes the files from the card and ejects the disk. I keep it in my dock for easy access.
Others will tell yiou, though, to format in camera. Which is a good idea! I just like to keep my cards empty and ready.

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Hi,
I'm not sure I understand your question since it's been a while since I had
trouble. When I had the trouble I was downloading from my camera and
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I don't if I helped you at all. You're welcome to write back or hope for a
really good explanation on the forum boards.

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