IPhoto Imports of A2 Images at low size

I'm using iPhoto 7 to import Aperture 2 images through the "Show Aperture Library" inspector, and when the images come over they are at about half the size they should be (1000x1500 instead of 2000x3000). Anyone know what's causing this?

Ok, I figured it out. After changing the preview settings, you have to force Aperture to re-generate previews. Note that just selecting all and choosing "Update Previews" from the Images menu doesn't work. You have to do the force command, holding option and selecting "Generate Previews" from the Image menu.
In my opinion, this is a mistake that should be corrected. It should let you know that changing the preferences will leave the previews at the previous setting for all your existing photos.

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