Re-copying photos? Why?
Why, when I plug the iPod into my computer to have it copy 4 new songs from the music store does it Re-Copy all my iPhoto images?
I haven't added anything in there in months! I actually use iView for my photo organizing -- the iPhoto images were just an experiment I tried a while ago, so there really is nothing new in there.
I should delete my iPhoto stuff and just use iPod for music, but I was hoping someone could tell me why this might happen.
fetacheese
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
1) how do i know if i'm actually backing up my photos correctly?
Well, if you make a straight copy of the iPhoto Library Folder then you're getting everything. Compare the size of the Folders on your Mac and your External - they should be identical. Also, in the BACKED UP iPhoto Library Folder double click on the library.iphoto file. This should open it and you can see if everything is there. Afterwards, quit iPhoto and open the one in your Pictures Folder the same way to return it to being the active library.
how can i just add the new additions without re-copying the entire library?
Use a back up utility that does incremental back ups. Chronosync and DejaVu are two that do, but there are many others. Search on MacUpdate.
3) why do i have photos in my iphoto files that are not being displayed in my library?
In your PICTURES folder or in your iPhoto Library Folder?
In the former, because you put them there. If the latter, are they in the iPhoto trash?
Regards
TD
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