Retrieve iPhoto 08 book file

I was just about done creating a 20 page book, when my system crashed. Is there anyway to retrieve what I'd done, or do I have to start from scratch?

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. 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 now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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Sharing iPhoto Book File

We used iPhoto and ordered an iPhoto book that we received a few days ago. My niece in Houston Tx. (she just bought her first Mac) would like to see the book. I was wondering if there is a file I could e-mail or burn to DVD, so she can open the book up in iPhoto. I did save the file as a PDF (too large to e-mail, so I put it on a DVD, 34.5meg)and can send that, but I wanted to try to have her see it as an iPhoto book...
thanks...
--warren
iMac 17 Mac OS X (10.4)

Paul:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. With the new iPhoto folder configuration it's a little easier to backup a library in parts. But, the key item here is to be able to reconstruct the iPhoto LIbrary folder exactly as it is now on your HD. This method of backup will only allow you to recreate your library as a separate entity, not add these photos to a new library.
If you use the iPhoto Share->Burn menu option you can burn selected rolls (enough to fill a DVD disk) and the resulting disk will allow you to mount that disk in iPhoto to view and/or copy files back into the working library (see Example 1). Keywords and comments will be preserved for those photos. The example was a disc containing an entire test library so the slideshow were on the disk also. There is one gotcha you have to watch out for. The size of the burn as reported in iPhoto in the Info window is way less than what will be burned. That's because iPhoto does not take into account the thumbnail files, Modified files, data files, etc. that get burned along with the image files. So if you go this route and start selecting rolls, I would stop somewhere around 4.2G to be on the safe side. My test library is reported by iPhoto at 451 MB whereas the Finder sees 560 MB. So you see the problem.
If you just want a copy of your current library you can select as many of the Roll folder in the original folder for the first burn to disk. Then burn the remaining rolls to the next disk. If there's room on the next disk burn the entire Modified folder. If not burn the modified folder and all other files in the iPhoto library to another disk. You might want to color code them with labels to make the copy and reconstruction easier. You'll just have to work out what fits and what doesn't without missing any files.
You can check the sizes of the various folders and sub folders in the Finder beforehand and color code those that will fit on the first disk, etc. Again, let me emphasize that the key is reassembling the parts in the correct configuration.
Good luck.

Retrieving Address book files & emails from old G5 (10.4) to MacPro (10.5)

My G5 died last week - both processors. HDs are OK though and I thought accessing old files would be easy.
I would like to recuperate the old Address book contacts and also my old emails from the old HDs.
Although I can mount them in the MacPro, I can't open the old Address book with Leopard and don't know where they might be in the old system; Same with the old emails. I did save the old email boxes as an mbox file but Leopard won't open it although I can open the old files individually.
Any solutions ?

David,
I once had a similar experience with a G5, but I love my Mac Pro 8 Core.
You should be able to simply "transplant" the com.apple.mail.plist (old User Directory/Library/Preferences) and the Mail folder from your old User Directory/Library, as well as the AddressBook folder from User Directory/Library/Application Support and then launch Mail and also the Address Book application, and have everything taken up where you left off, despite the version change. This is best done before every setting up anything in Mail or AB.
More info, please.
Ernie

Iphoto book and 2 macs

hello all. i have a iphoto book that i am working on on my desktop. is it possible to move this file to my laptop and continue working on the go? i have all the same photos on both computers and i just want to work on the iphoto book "file". thanks in advance.

It's true, there is a risk of damaging libraries, but only if you use the same library on both machines, then try to sync. If you sync before switching computers, the sync will perform correctly, and no data will be lost.
Obviously, if Apple came up with a record-level mechanism for synchronizing iPhoto between machines it would be perfect. They already have the technology: it's basically what iTunes does with music and all the other data it manages. I am waiting for Apple to do between local machines what it does with iPod, iPhone and Apple TV.

Combining 2 different iphoto "books"?

My friend and I would like to collaborate on a photo book. Is there a way for each of us to create iphoto Book files and then import individual pages from one computer to another to create a single, master iphoto book? (Via burning the entire iphoto book onto a dvd?)
Thank you!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
You can combine the content into the same library and have it authorised to play back, but you cannot change the ownership.
Adding content from one library to the other can be achieved in a variety of ways, are your two libraries on different computers or in different user accounts on the same computer.

I made an iPhoto book and the file is on my husband's macbook pro. How do I copy that file so I can have it on my iMac?

I recently made an iphoto book on my husbands macbook pro and want to move the file to my imac. How do I copy the file and place it on my imac? Thank you in advance.

You can not. You can only move the entire library. Books do not exist seperate from the database. You can duplicate the library and delete very thing except the book to make it smaller
LN

I am using I Photo 9.2.3 with OS 10.6.8 When I upgraded to current I photo some of my Iphoto books i put together disappeared. Cant find them anywhere, including in the time machine...I photo cant open older files...How can a find th book entitled "Mom"

I am using I Photo 9.2.3 with OS 10.6.8 When I upgraded to current I photo some of my Iphoto books i put together disappeared. Cant find them anywhere, including in the time machine...I photo cant open older files...How can a find the book entitled "Mom" ? Does Apple keep ordered books on file?

Apple keeps books for a short time (used to be 40 days. I've not seen a recent time frame)
What version did you have?
Books do nor exist except in the iPhoto database so you can not "find" a book vista TM. You restore a previous library (be sure NOT to overwrite your current library) and switch to it
LN

HT3412 I recently moved all my photos from iphoto to Aperture. I had several iphoto books and cards in my project file. When everything was moved to Aperture I can't find any of the books or card projects. Are they gone or can they be restored?

I recently moved all my photos from iphoto to Aperture. I had several iphoto books and cards in my project file. When everything was moved to Aperture I can't find any of the books or card projects. Are they gone or can they be restored?

1 - without specifics I have no idea how to help
2 - the question was "are you trying to use them in iPhoto? " - it sounds like you are - to do so you will have to export them from Aperature and import into iPhoto
3 - for information on how to use them in Aperature then you need to ask about how to use Aperature in the Aperature forum as it does not involve iPhoto
LN

Major help needed! Saving iPhoto book as a working file

I am a student teacher and I am teaching a lesson on Friday that uses iPhoto book. My cooperating teacher has asked me to create an iPhoto book template for the students to use to make the activity easier for them. I have created the template book but realized I have no idea how to save it as a working file that can be transferred from one computer to the students' laptops.
I know there are some tutorials from a user named Old Toad for this; however, I am not typically a mac user, so I found those directions sort of confusing. I need very clear and explicit directions on how to do this if I can. Thanks so much.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
The Photobooks are templates.
The only way to move a book to another computer is to move the Library that contains it. This is because the book is an entry in the database and there is no ay to share it.
Regards
TD

IPhoto Book Colour Profiles & File Sizes?

I want to make a book in iPhoto. All my images are Adobe RGB. Do I need to change the colour profile.
I have a Mac with and Apple flat screen that has been colour balanced. So all the images look good. I am just concerned that they will be printed in a different profile and look rubbish.
What is the smallest file size and resolution that will look good.
Any other helpful advice.

Here's what Apple responded with when I asked them about book material and print quality:
"Thank you for contacting the Apple Print Products Customer Service.
I understand that you would like to know the printing process that is used and the color mode the files should be in, so you can better advise users in the iPhoto forum.
iPhoto version 4 or later, allows you to import and print files through the Apple Print Product service as RGB, grayscale, or CMYK color space. JPEG files with *RGB color space are recommended for best results.*
While iPhoto 2 can import files of various formats, including RGB color, grayscale, and CMYK, this version requires JPEG files with RGB color space when printing photos and books.
For more information regarding iPhoto 2, please visit the following article:
iPhoto: Color, Black and White Prints Appear Garbled or Distorted
For more information regarding iPhoto 5, please visit the following article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165501
Here are some of the technical specifications for the books, cards, and calendars. I hope this gives you an idea about their quality and form.
BOOKS
All iPhoto books are printed using acid-free paper for long-lasting image quality. The photos are printed at a high resolution (300DPI if you use iPhoto 6). There is no external modification--such as sharpening or contrast adjustment--of the photos; what you see in the application is what is printed in the book.
Hardcovers Books
The cover is hard-bound and covered in linen. You select the linen color during the book-ordering process. The hardcover books have a solid, stiff binding that is glued and crimped. The internal pages, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches, are printed on McCoy 100# Text Gloss paper stock.
Softcover Books
The softcover books come in three sizes:
- Large 8.5 x 11 inches
- Medium 6 x 8 inches
- Small 2.6 x 3.5 inches
All of the softcover books have internal pages that are printed on McCoy 100# Text Gloss paper stock. The large softcover book has a white cover (Kromekoteplus Folding Cover, 16 point) with a cutout on the front that reveals the cover-page photo in the book. The covers for the medium and small softcover books have the cover image and title printed directly on the cover. All of the softcover books have a glued binding and feature a thick cover of McCoy 100# Cover Gloss paper stock.
CARDS
All cards are printed on McCoy 120# Silk Cover paper stock. The postcards measure 4 x 6 inches, and the greeting cards measure 5 x 7inches.
CALENDARS
All calendars measure 8 x 10 inches and are printed on McCoy 100# Silk Cover paper stock.
To ensure the best print quality, we have chosen to use Kodak NexPress technology. The press uses a dry toner, which is fused to the surface of the paper. Please see NexPress' site for more information:
KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 Digital Production Color Press
I hope you find this information helpful in answering questions on the iPhoto forum."
As for file size, keep the pixel dimension of the photo the largest you can. That will convert to the highest resolution possible when converted to the pdf for uploading and printing. iPhoto will assign a warning flag to those photos that end up with a dpi of less than 180 when added to a particular frame in the book. When added to a smaller frame the warning flag may go away. I've printed books with that warning and was happy with the results.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto 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), 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 08 libraries and Leopard. 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.

Capturing iPhoto Book Temporary PDF File

In earlier versions of iPhoto, it was possible to capture a copy of the PDF file that is generated and sent to the photo printing service by finding the temporary folder where iPhoto saves the file during the "assembling book..." phase. (For a detailed description, click here -- http://scottierocket.com/mac/capturing-iphoto-book-temporary-pdf-files/)
However, I can't seem to find the same temporary folder or files when running iPhoto '08. Does anyone know where these temporary files are stored during assembly and uploading?
Thanks...Neil

Larry, thanks for the tip -- that looks like it does what I wanted to do!
In the meantime, I did find a slightly geekier way to do it. For those that care, I've posted the solution to my blog: http://scottierocket.com/mac/capturing-temporary-pdf-files-in-iphoto-08/
At least that way, I learned a bit more Mac OS X command-line geek-fu!

Retrieve iPhoto files from external drive with Time Machine

I can retrieve all other files with Time Machine (including photos in Pictures) but not my iPhoto pics. Have read a few suggestions but having trouble following.
Thanks in anticipation, Ernest.

If you are trying to restore individual photos saved in iPhoto, you cannot do that. Instead, you need to restore the whole iPhoto library.
To prevent the lose of the most recent photos, go to the folder where you have got your iPhoto library (by default, Pictures) and copy it to another folder. Then, in that folder, open the Time Machine app (in /Applications/Utilities), navigate through your backups and restore the iPhoto library you need

When I submitted my iPhoto book to Apple, an error caused the image file to be unreadable or unprintable,why can anyone help me please

when I submitted my iPhoto book to Apple, an error caused the image file to be unreadable or unprintable,why can anyone help me please:)
what I did with my system was following:
1. Update your software.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Make sure all applications are closed.
4. Open iPhoto or Aperture.
5. While all other applications are closed, preview your print product as a
PDF.
6. Resubmit your order.
and still my PDF ibook file looked like my photos were scratched across the photos. Please help:)
Thank you
CJ

Yes me too!!
I thought that I had done someting wrong. The first time it was my first attempt so I did not preview the photobok (did not know this trick). When I did the cover photos were completely ruined with lines and code.
The second time I changed everything and even made a different sized book - thinking my photo files were too big. I dutifully previewed before buying the book and everything was fine. Then a few days later got the usual e-mail message from Apple. When I previewed the project again ALL of the photos were corrupted.
What to do - I need to get the photobook to friends to celebrate their engagement!
If I saved the pdf then submitted this would that work??
Any thoughts - I am working on a large project and do not want to go any further if all the work will be ruined on buying the book.

Retrieving deleted iPhoto book

After I thought I had selected a single page in an iPhoto book and pressed delete, I accidentally deleted the entire book. I have looked in old discussions here and see that there is no back button (ctrl+z) for this mistake, but I'm hoping Apple has got its act together and done something with this? Any new insights?
It is far, far to easy to accidentally delete an entire work and be unable to retrieve it. If people are going to use this program, it's got to be made more fail safe. As far as I can tell, I have another day ahead of me doing the whole thing again.

The only solution is to load your backup from before the error was made - that is why you must have a good, current backup - people, hardware and software fail and if you do not have a good, current backup you lose things
And note that these are strictly user to user assistance forums - if you want to interact with Apple - iPhoto menu ==> provide iPhoto feedback
LN

I created an Iphoto book...can I move the files

I created a book in Iphoto at work. I want to move this book/file to my computer at home. Has anyone had this happen to them? Is there a way to do this without recreating the book?
Thanks

Jonathan,
Old Toad likes to do this for each of his books, which he burns to DVD in case he wants to reorder in the future. It is a good way to ensure that you don't accidentally remove or edit a photo that would adversely affect the book.
Here's another cool tip from Old Toad. When the book is done he chooses Print. Inside the Print menu are PDF options. He does a "PDF to iPhoto" which makes a PDF of each book page, then imports them as jpegs into your library. Then he uses those jpegs in iDVD to create a slideshow version of the book, which he gives along with the book to the recipient. (Now I see you read this idea in another thread. Sorry, I didn't mean to repeat myself.)
I run my library from an external hard drive (it's too big for my mini's internal drive) and back up that entire drive to another external drive. I haven't yet felt the need to divide my library into multiples. I like that I can access all my photos from the same place, so all are available to me when I create a project like a calendar or book. A disadvantage to keeping multiple libraries is that only the most recently opened library will appear in the Media Pane of the other iLife apps (iMovie, iDVD, etc.) On the other hand, I have opened an old book to find a few photos missing. I had to go through the book and restore all the photos to it, and I still don't know why they disappeared from the book because they remained in my library the entire time. Fixing the book was easy enough, because I had the paper copy as a reference. So I can see how keeping a book and its library on DVD would be a great extra safety net. Of course, backing up the entire library is essential. I think Apple's answer to this is Time Machine in Leopard, and not with any feature of iPhoto itself.
Regards.
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