Apple has announced an update for Aperture, bring the program to version 3.1.2. This aims to improve overall performance, and includes some specific fixes for known issues. These include: Addressing an issue that prevented referenced images from being reconnected in the library, fixing issues that made the computer cease responding whilst using brushes and displaying incorrect white balance values for some images. The fix also upgrades the compatibility of exported XMP Sidecar files with third-party applications. The update is free for Aperture 3 users; and is available via Software Update or the Apple support site.

This update improves overall stability and performance, and also includes the following specific fixes.

iPhoto Compatibility:

• Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when importing large iPhoto libraries.
• Aperture now correctly handles albums contained in folders when importing iPhoto 9.1.1 libraries.
• Improves reliability when importing iPhoto 9 libraries that include slideshows containing text slides.
• RAW images imported from iPhoto 9 libraries no longer show the Reprocess brick in Adjustments.

Import:

• Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to stop responding when attempting to process damaged images.
• Olympus E-5 images with a 3:4 aspect ratio now import with the correct rotation.

Library:

• Addresses an issue that could prevent referenced images from being reconnected.
• Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when switching libraries.

Adjustments:

• Resolves an issue that could cause your Mac to become unresponsive when using brushes.
• Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when using Retouch.
• Addresses an issue that could cause the white balance value for certain RAW images to be displayed incorrectly.

Other:

• Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when panning a zoomed image.
• Addresses compatibility of exported XMP Sidecar files with third-party applications.
• Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when using Align to Beats in a slideshow.