Operation Manual

To speed up the access and display of images, you can turn on Quick Preview mode. In
Quick Preview mode, Aperture displays preview images only, without reading the larger
masters. You can use Quick Preview mode to rapidly switch among and select images.
For example, you might use Quick Preview mode to quickly select and stack images, add
keywords, or change other metadata. When using Quick Preview mode, however, there
are some things you can’t do, such as make adjustments to images. In Quick Preview
mode, tools and functions that aren’t available appear dimmed. Depending on your task,
you may find switching to Quick Preview mode a great way to gain speedy access to
images.
To turn on Quick Preview mode
Do one of the following:
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Choose View > Quick Preview (or press P).
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Click the Quick Preview button in the tool strip.
Quick Preview button
active
The Quick Preview button in the tool strip turns yellow, and the border around the image
selection in the Browser changes from white to yellow.
Searching for Images in the Browser
When you have more images than the Browser can display at one time, you can use the
search field to locate images. Enter the search criteria in the search field, and Aperture
finds the image or images for you, removing all others from view.
Filter HUD button
Search field
When you search for images in the Browser, the search is confined to the selection in the
Library inspector. For example, if you shot several hundred images for a wedding project
but want to view only those that have the keyword Bride, you select the wedding project
in the Library inspector and then enter Bride in the Browser’s search field to display only
the images of the bride, hiding the remainder from view.
196 Chapter 5 Working with Images in the Browser