Apple Frequently Asked Questions About Aperture - Manual (Page 3)

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Can I change the toolbar?
You can customize the toolbar to show the buttons and tools you use the most. For
example, if you often change your preferences, you can add a button to the toolbar
that opens the Preferences window. To customize your toolbar, choose
View > Customize Toolbar.
Can I change the background color of the Viewer and Browser?
Aperture displays images against a gray background so that you can view the true
color in your images. You can lighten or darken the background of the Viewer and
Browser using options in the Preferences window. To lighten or darken the background
color of the Viewer or Browser, choose Aperture > Preferences, then drag the Viewer
Background Level slider or the Gridview Background Level slider.
Does Aperture support tethered shooting?
Yes, you can use an Automator workflow to set up tethered shooting between your
camera and your computer to automatically import images into Aperture. Aperture
works with Automator to automate common tasks. For instructions on using an
Automator workflow for tethered shooting, see
http://www.apple.com/aperture .
Working with Projects and Images
How do I rearrange the Browser so I can work with two projects at once?
When you select a project in the Projects panel, the project’s images appear in the
Browser. Option-click another project in the Projects panel and the Browser divides into
two panes, showing the two projects at once.
How do I save the work I’ve done on my images?
Aperture automatically saves your changes in the Library as you work, so there is no
Save command in the application. You should also set up a vault, a designated storage
space for backup files, to back up the Library. When you update your vault, an exact
duplicate of the current Library is made and stored on the hard disk that holds the
vault. Although you don’t need to save changes to the Library, you should update your
vault regularly to keep your backup current.