Undocumented new command in iPhoto '08: auto import

(cross-posted in the iPhoto '08 area)
According to its scripting dictionary, iPhoto '08 has a new verb, defined as follows:
*auto import* <specifier>
Start importing photos from the auto-import folder
(Specifier is the object for the command)
I've searched the menus, preferences, and help files and I can find no mention of this command or of any "auto-import folder". Anybody have any idea what this is all about?
Also, I don't understand what to put in the "specifier" field. A reference to an album to receive the imported photos, maybe? What are the options?

Hans
I was hoping for an error message with iPhoto Library Manager not iPhoto. It will usually cough something up if it has a problem.
My TM certainly does back up iPhoto. I'm not sure why yours wouldn't. Try post on the TM forum here
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1227
for more info and help with that.
Here's my back up strategy: pick and choose as you think fit:
My Library lives on my iMac.
It’s Backed up to two external hard disks every day. These disks are permanently attached to the iMac. These back ups run automatically. One is done by Time Machine, one is a bootable back up done by SuperDuper
It’s also backed up to a portable hard disk when ever new photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected. For this job I use DejaVu because it makes a simple back up that is clear and can be tested easily without doing an full restore.
I have a second off-site back up at a relative’s house across town. That’s updated every 3 or 4 months.
My Photos are backed up online. Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. It’s very easy to mis-configure a back up application, and the only way to protect against that is to do a restore.
Regards
TD

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