IPhoto '08 and iView Media Pro

Using Powermac G5 and just installed Leopard and iLife '08.
iPhoto '08 seems to have "grayed out" the iPhoto Library so that iView cannot access for cataloging.
I've got just under 25k photos in iPhoto, so don't really use the program but did want it up and running normally.
Anyone use iView and know how this might work?
My normal photo file system is subject based, and might just require me to go thru the iPhoto stuff and sort into this system.... if nothing can be done.
Thanks! I've learned a ton from this forums!
Barry

Barry
I suspect that something has changed since last August. When v7 first came out that alias trick worked, but I tried it myself again now and find that it doesn't anymore - I wonder if they closed the loophole somewhere along the way...
Old Toad, who's much younger than his name sounds (though not as young as me), is the most knowledgeable poster on here, and he actually uses iVMP as his primary organiser and only imports pics to iPhoto for particular projects - books etc. He may have some light to shine on the issue, but it seems very much to me that the only way you can do this is to run a referenced library, where the files are not copied to the iPhoto Library Folder on import.
Simply go to iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> Advanced and uncheck 'Copy Files to the iPhoto Library on Import'.
Now iPhoto will not copy the files, but rather simply reference them on your HD. It will create an alias to the Original file, a thumbnail and, if you modify the pics, a Modified version.
However, you need to be aware of a number of potential pitfalls using this system.
1. Import and deleting pics are more complex procedures
2. You cannot move or rename the files on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them
3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
For my money, the only good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode is if you're using two photo organisers.
Your choice, obviously, but best to be aware of all the ramifications. Hold out and see what OT offers.
Regards
TD

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