Make Hierarchal Keywords 'Real'

Current version: 02
Built on: Aperture 1.5.2
This AppleScript operates on the selection.


This AppleScript will make Aperture's virtual keywords real.

"Huh?"

If you make hierarchal keywords in Aperture (you are, aren't you), parent keywords are not exported with masters when exporting with XMP nor are they exported when exporting images as other formats. You can, however, use those keywords to find your images. Thus if you tag an image with 'Bald Eagle' in the following keyword hierarchy:

Animal
Wildlife
Bird
Eagle
Bald Eagle

You can find your image by searching for 'Bird', but when you export that same image the term 'Bird' is nowhere to be found.

FWIW, IMHO this is something that should have a checkbox in the Export panel. Time for me to make a trip to http://bugreporter.apple.com

Version 02 seems to actually work now and preserves your Aperture keyword hierarchy.

Download v02