IPhoto won't let me change library/copy files location to exHD.

I have recently purchased an external hard drive to transfer my photos to since my internal hard drive is full. I followed the directions to copy the photos and change the library location. However, when I get about 10 minutes into the copying process an error message pops up telling me the command cannot be completed since the Finder cannot read or write some of the files (error code -36). I went into the info panel on every iPhoto folder and file in the Pictures file and changed them to read and write. It still won't allow the files to be copied to the external hard drive. What am I missing? I really need to clear up space. I only have 4 GB left on my internal drive.

The error code -36 is a I/O error. You can try the following:download and run BatChmod on the iPhoto Library folder with the settings shown here, putting your administrator login name in the owner section and Staff in the group section. You can either type in the path to the folder or just drag the folder into that field. Then try copying again.
If that doesn't work you could use iPhoto Library Manager to rebuild the library and have the rebuild library be created on the external HD. This will preserve keywords, titles, comments, albums and events. However, books, slideshows, calendars, etc. will not be preserved.
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. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. 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.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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