Syncing thumbnails in library with deletion of photos from disk?

After I delete some photos directly from the disk, iPhoto's thumbnails still remain the same. Only when I try to open an image do I get a black alert box, implying that the original file is missing.
Is there a way to automatically sync the library to only show thumbnails for photos that still actually exist?
Thanks!

Well that's the bad news, I'm afraid.
If you try and access the iPhoto Library Folder with another application (especially one that runs on another OS) you risk damaging the iPhoto Library. If you attempt to manage the files - delete them, organise them, move them, rename then, in fact do anything to change the path to the files then you will damage the library.
You can share the files with another photo manager by using a referenced library.
Now the same rules apply, you can't move or rename or change the path to the files, but at east if you delete them via the Finder (or Picasa) it won't stop iPhoto from deleting it's part of the equation.
So, if you feel it's necessary to use both applications, recreate your library as a referenced Library.
(You're going to have to recreate your Library anyway, as the deletions have left it terminally confused.)
Simply go to iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> Advanced and uncheck 'Copy Files to the iPhoto Library on Import'.
Now iPhoto will not copy the files, but rather simply reference them on your HD. It will create an alias to the Original file, a thumbnail and, if you modify the pics, a Modified version.
However, you need to be aware of a number of potential pitfalls using this system.
1. Import and deleting pics are more complex procedures. You need to place the files in your filing system first, then import them to iPhoto. Deleting means that trashing the files in iPhoto removes them from iPhoto. You'll need to trash the Original images yourself. (Tip: Use the 'Show Original File' command to track down the Original, then trash the files from iPhoto and then the file from your filing system).
2. You cannot move or rename the files or in any way change the path to the pics on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them
3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
Always allowing for personal preference, I've yet to see a good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode unless you're using two photo organisers.
Regards
TD

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