Apple has released an update for Aperture 3.. Version 3.0.2 improves overall stability and fixes issues in a number of areas. Click through / read on for the detailed release notes.

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Apple Aperture 3.0.2 Release Notes

iPhoto Library Import

  * Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to erroneously report the amount of hard drive space required to import an iPhoto Library.
  * Aperture now displays an estimate of the amount of free hard drive space needed to import an iPhoto Library.
  * Addresses memory management issues when importing large iPhoto libraries.
  * Rotation of iPhone photos is now preserved when importing from an iPhoto Library.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to stop responding when attempting to play a slideshow imported from an iPhoto Library.

Image Import

  * During import, Aperture now correctly reads image ratings, color labels, and GPS data stored in XMP sidecar files.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to stop responding if both the Auto-split projects and Auto-Stack options were used together during import.
  * Addresses an issue that could prevent the Import window from automatically opening when a memory card is mounted.
  * Aperture now provides correct options when importing hierarchical folders of photos into a library.

Library

  * The amount of free hard drive space required to upgrade an Aperture Library is now displayed if sufficient space is not available.
  * Fixes an issue that caused Aperture to overestimate the amount of free hard disk space needed to upgrade an Aperture 1.x or 2.x library.
  * Fixes an issue that caused thumbnails to take up more disk space than needed.
  * Addresses stability when importing an Aperture 2 library into an Aperture 3 library.
  * Addresses some performance issues when opening and closing libraries.

Export

  * Addresses an issue that prevented Library Albums from being exported properly as standalone libraries.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause the Email command to use an incorrect export preset when attaching photos to an email.
  * Canceling a library export now correctly moves the cancelled library to the Trash.
  * Color labels on non-image files, such as video and audio clips, are now preserved in the Finder when exporting versions.

Adjustments

  * Addresses issues with retouching 16-bit images.
  * Fixes an issue that caused the Straighten tool to work incorrectly on flipped images.
  * Fixes an issue that caused Aperture to quit unexpectedly when Curves was used on JPEGs with a custom printer profile.
  * Adjustment presets that include brushed adjustments are now correctly rendered when imported into another copy of Aperture.
  * Fixes a temporary slowdown or potential unexpected quit that could occur when canceling the Reprocess Masters command.
  * Images are now stacked in the correct order when using the “Create new version when making adjustments” option.
  * It is now possible to pause preview generation.
  * Preview generation for adjusted images is now faster.
  * Addresses an issue where using a large number of Spot and Patch adjustments could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly.

Printing

  * Fixes an issue that could cause custom print presets to be displayed in the wrong order in the print dialog.
  * Print presets now correctly retain printer choice, paper size, orientation, and other printer settings when saved.
  * Addresses an issue that prevented custom print presets from retaining color profile settings.
  * The Print dialog now correctly defaults to the last print preset that was used.
  * Settings such as Image Size, Rows and Columns, Resolution, and Rendering Intent are automatically remembered for next use when choosing Cancel in the Print window.
  * Addresses an issue that could prevent custom print presets from being saved.
  * Addresses an issue that prevented custom margins from being saved in print presets.
  * The Image Size pop-up menu now includes a 4 x 5 setting.

Trash

  * Fixes an issue that could result in a slowdown when emptying the Aperture Trash.
  * Fixes an issue that caused the progress indicator to display inaccurate data when emptying the Trash.

Faces

  * Fixes an issue that could cause a spinning wait cursor to appear when attempting to move snapshots on the Faces corkboard.
  * Fixes usability issues with auto-completion from Address Book when adding names to Faces.
  * Aperture now correctly remembers the state of the Faces and Photos buttons when matching photos in the Faces view.
  * Addresses an issue that slowed performance when using Confirm Faces.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when browsing rapidly in the Viewer with the Names overlay turned on.
  * Addresses a face correlation issue that could sometimes prevent Aperture from suggesting potential matches.

Places

  * Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to report an incorrect number of items when the Show Unplaced Images option was chosen In the Places view.
  * Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to stop responding when opening Places with a large number of locations assigned.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when importing a GPS log file.

Metadata

  * Addresses compatibility issues affecting XMP sidecar files exported with masters.
  * The Duplicate Preset command now correctly duplicates the data in all fields when duplicating a metadata preset.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause a spinning wait cursor to appear when creating or duplicating metadata presets.

Audio/Video

  * Fixes an issue that caused externally-edited video and audio clips to lose their original date/time stamp.

Books

  * Fixes an issue with saving changes to custom books when the custom theme is not present.

Search

  * Fixes an issue that could cause the built-in smart albums listed under the Library Albums to filter images incorrectly.
  * Search by the Flash EXIF field now returns correct results.
  * Addresses the reliability of searches for text containing special characters.

Flickr publishing

  * Fixes an issue that could prevent the Cancel button from working when setting up an export to Flickr.

Watermarking

  * Watermarks are now correctly saved as part of an export preset.
  * Watermarks now remain unscaled when the Scale Watermark box is left unchecked.

General

  * Addresses an issue that prevented View modes from being changed using keyboard shortcuts while in Full Screen view.
  * Restores the ability to navigate photos in the Viewer by scrolling. (Turn this option on in General Preferences).
  * Fixes an issue that caused the Query HUD to overlap the Filmstrip in Full Screen view.
  * Double-clicking on a project name in Projects view now displays the contents of the project.
  * Fixes an issue that could cause projects to be appear under the wrong year header when using Group by Year.
  * The name of the version or master being processed is now displayed during face detection, export, and preview generation.
  * Resolves performance issues when using zoom in Viewer.

iPad Compatibility

  * Enables support for importing photos from iPad to the Aperture Library, as well as syncing of photos to iPad.

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