Yes, and in addition we have completely updated the plug-in architecture to a universal 32/64 bit binary which solved many compatibility issues that arose throughout updates of Snow Leopard and Aperture 3.

Please keep in mind that to be able to run the plug-in in 64 bit mode, your system must also be 64 bit capable. Meaning that you must have an 64 bit processor and operating system installed. Identifying the operating system is the easy part, Mac OS 10.6 is the only 64 bit OS released thus far. Please refer to this Apple support document to find out if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit Intel-based Mac.

As of Aperture 3.0.3 this has been resolved, please update your software via Software Update or manually here. In Aperture versions 3, 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 there is a bug that causes plug-ins to specify the last used preset in Aperture's export dialogue instead of the one you choose when in the export plug-in module. A suggested workaround is to export an image normally using the wanted preset in Aperture, then use the plug-in for that setting chosen previously.

We have a general FAQ section with a licensing page outlining the answers to most common questions here. If you find you still need assistance, please email support here.

This was a problem for older versions of this plug-in, but has been fixed as of version 1.1.3. If you are still having this issue, try downloading the newest version.

Your existing Google Account will work with the plug-in, but you may need to enable the Picasa Web Albums feature on your account. To do so, sign in to Picasa Web Albums here with the Google Account you would like to enable.

You may register for an account at the Picasa Web Albums sign-up page.

During export, an export progress indicator appears towards the bottom of the Aperture panel. Either clicking on the progress indicator or selecting "Show Activity" from the Window menu while exporting will allow you to view export activity, including the number of images uploaded.

Not yet, but we are working on that functionality and hope to have it implemented soon. In the meantime, check out their list of supported formats for more information here.

When diagnosing plug-in errors, there are several system variables to take into consideration first before digging deeper into the code. Repairing your permissions is a good place to start, and also good practice after installing software. To do this, launch Disk Utility from the Applications under Utilities. Then select Repair and press Repair Disk Permissions. This basically cleans up your system files so that they can access each other properly. If that does not resolve the issue, you could simply restart the machine as another basic starting point. Testing in an alternate or new account could also help in determining the root of the issue. For more on what information you should send in when requesting technical support, please read through the general FAQ section or contact us.

Aperture to Picasa Web Albums can be removed by deleting the plug-in file located at:
~/Library/Application Support/Aperture/Plug-Ins/Export/ ApertureToPicasaWebAlbums.ApertureExport
(~ represents your home directory)

If you are removing this plug-in because you have experienced problems or it did not meet your expectations please contact us and let us know why.