IPhoto '08 - can't drag images

Unable to drag folders of images from desktop or CD into an iPhoto album. Unable to drag images from iPhoto to Desktop.

deloresj:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. It might be a font problem. iPhoto relies on the Helvetica font to show the number of files selected and being dragged. Open Font Book and make sure you have the Helvetica font installed and activated. If it is, deactivated it and then reactivate it. That should jump start iPhoto's dragging capability.
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. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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