Apple Updates Aperture to 3.12

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Apple just released a small update to Aperture that addresses many small (but important) issues.

Here are the highlights:

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.