Fixes issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types

Apr 15, 2009 10:52 GMT  ·  By

Upon releasing Aperture 2.1.3, Apple also posted a tech note detailing the particularities of the new software, installation options, as well as additional details on the contents of the update.

Aperture 2.1.3 has been released by Apple to improve overall stability and fix issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types, the company behind the software revealed yesterday. Main issues addressed in this release are listed in this article.

On a more detailed note, Apple outlines that Image Compatibility is the focus of the 2.1.3 update to Aperture. According to the Mac maker, "Nikon images imported using a direct camera-to-computer connection now display thumbnails correctly in the Import window." A bunch of fixes to the Aperture Library have also been made, with Apple explaining the changes as such:

Fixes an issue that could cause unwanted duplicate image versions to be created after rebuilding a library or after importing projects. These duplicate versions appear in the Browser as gray boxes or square thumbnails and show a Pixel Size of "0 x 0" in the Metadata panel. The word "(null)" may appear in the name of these versions. If your Aperture Library contains these duplicate versions, you may be able to eliminate them by rebuilding your library after updating to Aperture 2.1.3. To rebuild an Aperture Library, hold down the Option and Command keys while opening Aperture, then click the Rebuild Now button. If rebuilding the Aperture Library does not remove these unwanted duplicate versions, you can manually delete them.

Addresses a library issue that prevented the operation of the Relocate and Consolidate commands in some circumstances. This situation could occur if you renamed images using the Relocate Masters command, and then subsequently rebuilt your Aperture Library. If you are unable to Relocate or Consolidate Masters, you may be able to remedy the issue by rebuilding your Aperture Library using Aperture 2.1.3, as described in the previous paragraph. Apple urges those who use its professional photography software to acknowledge that rebuilding the Aperture Library is somewhat of a last resort for those who see the specific issues described above. This means that if you haven't experienced these issues, you do not need to rebuild your Aperture Library.

If you have experienced these issues, there are a couple of installation options, which, as a Mac user, you should be most familiar with: automatic Software Update – Apple Menu -> Software Update and choose Aperture 2.1.3 from the list of available updates; standalone installer – use the link below to immediately download the standalone installer (DMG file) on your hard drive.

Download Aperture 2.1.3 Update (Free)