Just a quick note to let you know that I have tested everything with the Creative Suite 5.5 release, and all is well. Carry on…
…Mike
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Everything works fine with CS 5.5
May 23rd, 2011Updates for Photoshop CS5 are ready
May 3rd, 2010All scripts have been updated to work and install with the new Photoshop CS5. A few notes:
- CS3 users: if you are going to move to CS4 or CS5 at some point in the future, download it now and save yourself the hassle of asking me to send it to you when you do. You don’t have to install it into CS3 if you don’t want to though: there is nothing new in the program itself.
- CS4 and CS5 users: use the installation package. There is one for the Photoshop part, and one for the Bridge part; it’s the same file for both. Double-clicking them should do the right thing, but if it doesn’t, open Adobe Extension Manager CS5, and use the “Install” button.
- CS4 and CS5 users: these new packages should automatically replace your current version as displayed in the Extension Manager. If you see a warning about an older version, simply delete the old version, then install the new one. Your preferences will not be affected.
- Windows 7 users may run into troubles with Extension manager giving you attitude about permissions. If this is the case for you, right-click the Extension Manager icon, click Properties, select the Compatibility tab, and check the “Run this program as an administrator.” Or see this post for a demo.
Note that this update adds no new functionality; it is a simple compatibility update.
Thanks for your patience 
…Mike
A note about CS5
April 5th, 2010This is just to reassure you all that an update to make AutoLoader, Proofmaker et al work in CS5 will appear once I get my hands on CS5. They may work already, I don’t know…I’m not on the Adobe beta team. But if they don’t, an update will appear to ensure that everything works smoothly. I expect that this update will be free, since the changes in the Adobe scripting API haven’t changed much in the last two versions of CS.
In any case, if updates are needed, all users will be informed. Thanks for your patience as I sort it all out
…Mike
Using Actions with AutoLoader
March 17th, 2010One of the strengths of AutoLoader is it’s ability to run an action right after your image is loaded, right before it’s saved, or both. This is useful for applying a starting point for your retouching at the beginning, or doing things like resizing, sharpening, or modifying the colourspace at the end.
In this video, I’ll describe how to use actions with AutoLoader, potential problems, and how to get around them.
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Dealing with Extension Manager issues in Windows
February 11th, 2010The Adobe Extension Manager is designed to permit the easy installation of plugins. For Windows Vista and 7 users, it can cause troubles due to the way that user permission rights work. If you attempt to install one of my plugins and you get an error message that talks about about inappropriate permissions, this video is for you.
How to Assign Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop
February 3rd, 2010Assigning keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop is pretty straightforward, but as with most things if you don’t know exactly where to look, it can be elusive. In this video, I show you where to look