How do I switch the system photo library without opening Photos?

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Created Jun ’20

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I have eight separate photo libraries with tags that overlap, so I don't want to combine them (it would be a mild nightmare). I'd like to be able to switch the system photo library without opening Photos/choosing a new library/changing the system library in preferences. Is this possible? I cannot find a subroutine here that seems to accomplish this, and I can see some of the constants that change (in various plists) when I swap libraries, but apparently I haven't found all of them, as my attempts at a swap have failed.

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Jun ’20

The only way to switch the system photo library is via the Photos preferences window. I recommend that you file an enhancement request using Feedback Assistant to request the functionality you desire.

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KMT OP

Jun ’20

> I can see some of the constants that change (in various plists) when I swap libraries, but apparently I haven't found all of them

Does the application you're making have the same free reign to both /Library and ~/Library?

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KMT OP

Jun ’20

I'm looking at Photos plist prefs (aka various), not photo libraries.

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