iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture
Summary
Apple strongly recommends that you preview orders before they are submitted for printing. Apple is unable to modify image files after they are received and orders can only be canceled within 90 minutes of order placement.
Previewing is the best way to avoid unexpected issues with the final product.
Products Affected
Aperture, iPhoto, Photo Services
Previewing an order in iPhoto
Prior to ordering with iPhoto, you may preview your book, card, or calendar using the following method:
- Open iPhoto.
- Select the book, card, or calendar from the source list on the left.
- Control-click the gray area surrounding your book, card or calendar.
- Choose Preview from the shortcut menu that appears.
- The Preview application will automatically open and display a PDF of your project.
Note: If you are using iPhoto ’08 and preview a hardcover book, the first page of the PDF is the wrap-around dust jacket for your book, and the second page is the text that will be embossed in foil lettering on the hard cover of your book.
- When you are done reviewing the PDF of your project, close the window, quit the Preview application and click the "Buy" button on the bottom right of the iPhoto window.
Previewing a book order in Aperture 1.5 or later
- Open Aperture.
- Click the Buy Book button.
- Select your order settings (quantity desired, Apple ID account information, shipping information, and any coupons).
- Click the Buy Now button.
- Aperture will begin assembling the book. This may take several minutes depending on the size of your book.
- When the assembly is complete, you will see a "Book Assembled" alert message.
- Click "Reveal In Finder", then open (double-click) the PDF file to preview your order.
Note: If you are using Aperture 2 and preview a hardcover book, the first page of the PDF is the wrap-around dust jacket for your book, and the second page is the text that will be embossed in foil lettering on the hard cover of your book.
- After previewing the book, go back to Aperture. If you decide to continue with the order, click Place Order. If you decide not to order the book at this time, click Cancel Order.