Iphoto 11 changed default location for pictures

Question

Before upgrading to iphoto 11, the default location for uploading pictures used this (using a picture taken on July 31, 2011 as an example): iphotolibrary/masters/2011/July 31, 2011/[filename].  Now when I upload pictures, it goes to a completely different file location: iphotolibrary/masters/2011/07/31/[numbers]/[filename] and when I close and reopen iphoto, those new pictures do not show up, though the files are in the "new" location.  Other than wanting to know why iphoto made these frustrating changes, the bottom line is how do I either change the default upload location so that it's back to what it was in the previous version, or how do I otherwise get iphoto to recognize the new default location?

Answer 1

1. You don't change anything inside the Library package. You'll trash the Library if you do. (Those numbers are the date and time of import, by the way)
2. Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD