How to make iPhoto library back into bundle

Question

I recently recovered from a disk failure and while most of my files are ok, I'm having trouble with my iPhoto library.

While it appears that the data fro the iPhoto library is intact in the recovered files, the library now appears as a folder rather than a bundle. As a result, iPhoto will not recognize or open the library.

Is there any way to make it back into a bundle either from the GUI or via the Terminal?

Answer 1

EDIT: Changed my answer. :-)

I copied my iPhoto Library, and removed the extended attributes (a piece of metadata called com.apple.finderInfo). It then showed up as a folder rather than a proper iPhoto Library. I then fired up iPhoto holding option, and selected this folder as my iPhoto Library. It accepted it and changed the type, putting the metadata back, and all was well. I suspect this is what needs to happen in your case as well, it looks like as long as the files are there, iPhoto will do the work for you.

Old answer: I think you can rename it to 'iPhoto Library.bundle'. It will then take the form of a bundle. You can then remove the '.bundle' from the file name and it should (still) act bundle-like.

Not really sure though.

EDIT: or .app

Answer 2

You could do the following:

1. Move or rename your existing folder that is not behaving correctly.
2. Launch iPhoto with the Opt key and select a new library.
3. Select the default location: /Users/*yourname*/Pictures/iPhoto Library
4. Quit iPhoto
5. Select the new library in Finder and then select "Show Package Contents"
6. Drag everything from your old mis-behaving folder into the new folder
7. Launch iPhoto (without Opt)