Moving and Editing in iPhoto '08

Two features appear missing from iPhoto '08, which were present in older versions. First, I can't seem to grab and drag photos to albums when the photo is maximized. It worka fine when the photo is in thumbnail size. Second, older versions allowed me to edit photos both in iPhoto and an external program, in one instance by using the "alt" key while pressing the "edit" icon. Now, it seems the "Preferences" pane forces the user to select one editing option only. Is there a workaround to these two issues?

Mules
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
First, I can't seem to grab and drag photos to albums when the photo is maximized.
This was introduce with v7. iPhoto menu -> Provide iPhoto Feedback
older versions allowed me to edit photos both in iPhoto and an external program, in one instance by using the "alt" key while pressing the "edit" icon.
Never saw that one myself, but if you right (or control-click) on a pic you can select from
Edit
Edit in New Window
Edit in Full Screen
Edit in External Editor
among other options.
Regards
TD

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