Managed Library - Reveal file in finder option ?

I am using a managed library , if I want to view a file manually I am not able to locate an option which will reveal the file in finder option for me.

pakiyabhai wrote:
I am in fact quite happy with the option of managed library quite frankly . Saves me the hassles of individuals backups.
I wanted the option to actually reach to those unsupported videos in my library and maybe replace them with new encoded one.
A managed library can be a good choice.
You should simply import the new videos, put them where you want, and tag, flag, and album them as you did the others. Then delete the unsupported version(s).
A cardinal rule of a managed library is: DON'T TOUCH THE FILES IN THE LIBRARY with any program but Aperture.

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Hi, i use itunes for windows 7.5.0.
thx to growing podcasts and music library use my disk1 where my (so far one and only) itunes library is full
So i would like to tranfer the podcasts+video files to a seperate folder on disk2.
Is there any way of physically moving the files but keeping central directory (catalogue, playlists, etc)?
I noticed that when ADDing new titles (music, video) there is an option /a with creating a central copy and /b with only a directory entry into library - so my goal should be possible
How do i manage to get around duplicate entries (which happen if i just move the files to disc 2 - which ones by the way? - and add them back to the library from new location)?
PS An unrelated but similar question:
my libray is still small (c. 20GB) I noticed that new generation ipods have 80/160 GB
If i bought one for the family could we use three seperate itune libraries on one ipod (similar to a shared pc usage, i open my ipod library, my son his, ... and each ipod subsection sync with a matching itunes library on a PC)?

{quote}So i would like to tranfer the podcasts+video files to a seperate folder on disk2.{quote}
One way to do it is consolidating your Library using iTunes. It will copy all the files from wherever they are to the iTunes Music folder location that you have set in your preferences (Prefs, Advanced tab, general tab, music folder location).
Before trying any of this, backup (at minimum) your iTunes Library files (by default in My Documents\My Music\iTunes).
In other words, set your iTunes Music folder to the location you want on "disk2", then, from the "Advanced" menu, select "Consolidate Library". All the current items in your Library will be updated to play from the new location.
Since iTunes copies the files, you will have to manually delete the original files (after you're sure the copy was performed correctly).
BTW, you do not have to have the preference checked for "Keep iTunes Music folder organized", nor the "Copy files to iTunes Music..." for this to work.

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My iPhone has two identical options under "iTunes wi-fi sync" that are the same computer. I only have one user on my computer, and I tried moving my iTunes file in Finder to organize it and now my library's not synced with my phone. Help?

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HT3842 Does iTunes store the original music file and copy it into a separate folder? If i delete the original file from finder will it remove it from my iTunes library?

Hi, on my last PC when transferring music to my new MacBook Pro i noticed i had about 6 duplicated of each song in every album i took hours in removing them.
I Just wondered Does iTunes store the original music file and then copy it into a separate folder?
If i delete the original file from finder will it remove it from my iTunes library or vice versa. I didnt want to lose any music like i have some how managed to on my old computer.
Or should i keep both files of it in the Music folder and also iTunes library folder?
Which is best ?

DrewPowell wrote:
I Just wondered Does iTunes store the original music file and then copy it into a separate folder?
It does both at the same time.
When you add files to iTunes, it copies them into /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/ folder. The original file remains where it was.
You can drag a file to /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/Automatically add to iTunes/ folder.
This will add to iTunes and move it to /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/.
I keep a shortcut of this folder on my desktop then simply drag files to the shortcut to add to iTunes.
Then there are no "extra" files around.

HT1176 I am trying to add my iPhoto library to files to be backed up on time machine. I am told to click on the Options Minus butto, but it is greyed out. What is the solution ?

I have been trying to add my iPhoto Library to files for time machine backup.
I was instructed to click on the Options minus button - but it is greyed out and not functional.
What is the solution ?
Your help will be much appreciated.
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You can "see" the iPhoto library in Time Machine backups, but you cannot "open" the library or "browse" the contents while you are in Time Machine.
Apple makes you restore the entire iPhoto library to another destination...like your desktop....if you want to retrieve a few older images that you may have deleted by mistake.
This is a convoluted mess, but unfortunately, that is the way it is.
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http://pondini.org/TM/15.html
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Select 'Songs' then 'List'. Click on the top of the 'Kind' column to sort by type of file, thus bringing all the AIFF files together. (If you don't have a 'Kind' column, enable it in View>View Options).
Click on the top AIFF file in the list, then shift click on the bottom one to select them all. Hit the delete key. At the prompt, be sure to choose to move them to the Trash or they will disappear from the list but remain in the actual Library in the Finder.

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I'm on my first Mac, which I am enjoying and am also using iPhoto '08 for the first time which is a great tool. It has really increased my efficiency in editing a lot of photos at one time. However, the ease of use makes a couple custom things I want to do difficult. I'd appreciate any feedback;
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Basically, I just want easy manual control of my files in Finder and other applications.
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Ignoring the debate on file size, is there a way to control the jpg compression so I can stay as close to what came out of the camera as possible?
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While I know this may be useful for some people, it is time consuming when going through hundreds of photos to constantly have to choose "5x7" from the drop down list. Is there a way to make this the default?
I'm sure I'll have some more questions, but thus far, I've been real happy with iPhoto.
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toddjb
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
There are three ways (at least) to get files from the iPhoto Window.
1. *Drag and Drop*: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. *File -> Export*: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size. Again, producing a copy.
3. *Show File*: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
To upload to MySpace or any site that does not have an iPhoto Export Plug-in the recommended way is to Select the Pic in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export and export the pic to the desktop, then upload from there. After the upload you can trash the pic on the desktop. It's only a copy and your original is safe in iPhoto.
This is also true for emailing with Web-based services.
If you use Apple's Mail, Entourage, AOL or Eudora you can email from within iPhoto.
The format of the iPhoto library is this way because many users were inadvertently corrupting their library by browsing through it with other software or making changes in it themselves. If you're willing to risk database corruption, you can restore the older functionality simply by right clicking on the iPhoto Library and choosing 'Show Package Contents'. Then simply make an alias to the folders you require and put that alias on the desktop or where ever you want it. Be aware though, that this is a hack and not supported by Apple.
Basically, I just want easy manual control of my files in Finder and other applications.
What's above is what's on offer. Remember, iPhoto is NOT a file organiser, it's a photo organiser. If you want to organise files, then use a file organiser.
Where do I set the jpg size of an edited file
You don't. Though losing 9MB off a 10MB files is excessive. Where are you getting these file sizes.
I crop all my photos to 5x7. If I do that once, it comes up the next time. However, once I straighten the photo and then choose crop, it always comes up with some other odd size by default (the largest rectangle that can be fit in the new photos size).
Straightening also involves cropping. Best to straighten first, then crop.
The next task will be sharing this Mac Pictures folder on my Wireless network so my XP PC can access it.
If you use the hack detailed above be very careful, it's easy to corrupt the iPhoto Library, and making changes to the iPhoto Package File via the Finder or another app is the most popular way to go about it.
Regards
TD

Can't find Library when using Import Mailboxes option in Mountain Lion

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