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Updates for Photoshop CS5 are ready

MikeD — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:10:15 +0000

All 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

MikeD — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:01:25 +0000

This 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

Dealing with Extension Manager issues in Windows

MikeD — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:35:55 +0000

The Adobe Extension Manager is designed to permit the easy installation of plugins. For Windows Vista and 7 users, it can cause troubles doe 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 appropriate permissions, this video is for you.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ECcyBPf0M

…Mike

How to Assign Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop

MikeD — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:13:43 +0000

Assigning 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

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wvzixuNEgU

…Mike

Installing Proofmaker in Photoshop CS4

MikeD — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:08:47 +0000

Thanks to the Extension Manager that comes as a part of Photoshop CS4, installation for you CS4 users will be a breeze. But just in case you are more visually oriented, here is a quick installation How-To video to help you along.

Here you go, in high def goodness!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVnjo_mjDxg

Still having trouble? Post a comment or pop me an email. We’ll get you sorted out.

…Mike

Installing Proofmaker into Photoshop CS3

MikeD — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:30:03 +0000

If you are using Photoshop CS3, installing a script can be tricky. Your manual details the steps, but this How-To video should help you if you get stuck. This is primarily for CS3 users, but you CS4 users can use the same steps to install into CS4 if the Extension Manager method doesn’t work for you.

Here you go, in high def sweetness!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnDUDSY88Q8

Still having trouble? Post a comment or pop me an email. We’ll get you sorted out.

…Mike