What is the difference between managed images and referenced images?
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Can you import images from iPhoto without duplication?
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What is stacking?
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The Import arrow allows you to choose the source and destination of your imported images. Aperture displays the Import arrow from the source location in the Import panel to the destination in the Projects panel. You can point the arrow to existing projects or albums, or you can create a new, untitled project as your destination by pointing to the Library.
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Managed images are stored inside the Aperture Library. Referenced images are stored outside the Library. As long as the referenced images are made available to Aperture, you will see no difference in their behavior.
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Yes, images can be imported from iPhoto without duplication. Choose "In their current location" from the Store Files pop-up menu in the Import dialog.
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Aperture offers the capability to stack images before or after importing them as a way to organize series of similar digital images. You can auto-stack images while importing them, or stack automatically or manually afterward. When you auto-stack images while importing them, Aperture uses the timestamp metadata to group images that are shot up to one minute apart. Stacking is just a way of grouping your images for viewing purposes; it doesn't affect where they are stored within your Aperture Library.
