Iphoto library files changed since upgrade

Since I upgraded to 6.0.5 my iphoto library isn't sorting as it use to. I use to go to photos>iphotolibrary>year>month>date>title. But now I get to iphoto library>year and now it no longer has month date and title. It show originals, and rolls. Is there anyway to change this back to searching by date. Please help me, I'm a bit frustrated thanks.
mac osx Mac OS X (10.4.8)

lossofhearing
Dave E is correct, the library file is updated when you upgrade to v6 and can no longer be read by earlier versions. There are also changes, as you've noticed, in the layout of the iPhoto Library Folder:
In this folder there are various files, which are the Library itself and some ancillary files. Then you have three folders
Originals are the photos as they were downloaded from your camera or scanner.
(ii) Modified contains edited pics, shots that you have cropped, rotated or changed in any way.
This allows the Photos -> Revert to Original command - very useful if you don't like the changes you've made.
(iii) Data holds the thumbnails the the app needs to show you the photos in the iPhoto Window.
iPhoto is designed so that you never need to go to the iPhoto Library Folder. Everything you need to do can be done via the iPhoto Window, and should be. Dave E has given some tips as to how to achieve some things, and if you need more, feel free to post again.
It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss.
Regards
TD

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