Using Aperture on 2 networked MACs (Macbook and Mac Pro)

Hope someone can help answer any of the 3 questions we have on Aperture:
We have Aperture on the MAC Pro. Now I am hoping to be able to do some work flow stuff on pictures in the library on the MAC Pro HDD. The Macbook connects over wifi (could easily be LAN) to a wifi/LAN router that connects over the LAN to the MAC HDD.
Qs:
1) Is accessing the main Aperture library from Aperture on the Macbook possible and the best way to do this?
2) Can I synchronize select Projects/Albums between the two computers?
3) When on the move, I am assuming that the best way to transfer the pictures with all the EXIF data and ratings in tact by transferring the pictures as part of a Project.... Is that the right way to do this?
Many thanks!

It is possible to access your main library but would not advise this - there is no support for concurrent access and you have to trick Aperture into thinking that the library is not on a networked drive. That being said you are on the right track to dealing with your multiple libraries. Here is some more info:
[Aperture 2 Multiple Libraries|http://photo.rwboyer.com/2008/09/managing-aperture-2-on-multiple-comp uters>
RB

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