IPhoto 08 with Capture NX as the external editor

Can some one explain how to most easily access the photos in the iphoto library in Capture NX. When I shoot in NEF raw files I know the files are buried in the iPhoto library but don't understand how to most easily access them with NX. Sure if I double click an individual iPhoto thumbnail and I have chosen NX as my ext. editor NX opens up. But if I open NX first, am I just screwed using that interface to select multiple iPhotos? I stayed with NX as I am a new Mac switcher and found a trial of the new Aperture didn't process NEFs as well as NX. - Joe Tzougros

Import into the Pictures folder and then into iPhoto. Once the new files have been imported into iPhoto you can delete the copy in the Pictures folder.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 or later), 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 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger 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.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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