How do I access layers from a C++ plugin?
What is the data structure that can be used to access the list of layers from within an Export plugin written in C++? Any pointers to where I can find some sample code would be appreciated.
View ArticleSuspending UI in automation plugin
Is there a way to suspend UI during execution of automation plugin (C++ Windows, Photoshop cs5-cc). I mean updating display when plugin opens closes docs, add or remove layers. Cna i suspend that and...
View ArticleIs there a performance difference between Automation Plug-ins and the...
We currently have a tool that, through the scripting system, merges and hides layers by layer groups, exports them, and then moves to the next layer group. There is some custom logic and channel...
View ArticleHot to call import plugin from automation plugin
Hi, I was able to call filter plug-in from my automation plug-in. Now I'm stuck in calling import plug-in.I build GradientImport example from PhotoshopSDK, and modify resource PIPL to have unique...
View ArticleHow to place raster images as smart objects?
I'm trying to duplicate Photoshop's File:Place menu functionality and I'm experiencing something that I can't figure out. (I've added my code to the end of this message.) I have a variety of test EPS...
View Articlecaputre event on html/js view for PS Document open and change
I want to refresh the extension view(html/js) when a new document is opened in photoshop or photoshop documents are switched.tried to add a listener via CSInterface.addEventListener but may be I am not...
View ArticleWhy photoshop SDK sample code don‘t work in my Mac-OS10.7?
I used the photoshop SDK CS5. And complied the sample code hidden in the filter folder with my x-code. And I get the target file 'Hidden.plugin' . But it seems no use, when I puts it to the photoshop...
View ArticleHow to read&write pixel values of a document for an Automation plugin?
Morning everyone, I am developing an automation plugin to process several images at a time. A key step to implement this plugin is to read all pixels of these images. I know for Filter plugin we can...
View Articlegetter example crashes Photoshop CC
I was having an issue in my plugin and I managed to reproduce the issue with the example plugin "getter". Here's what I do. I open two .PSD files then select File->Automate->Getter For me it...
View ArticleAccess extension panel
Hi, I would like to know how to access installed extension (plugin) panel via script in Photoshop CS6, for example by charIDToTypeID. Script Listener says nothing when I run any extension item in...
View ArticleNeed to create photoshop plugin with UI in QT framework
Hi I need to develop a photoshop plugin using qt to create UI. I have two doubts regarding this- First, Is it possible to integrate qt UI with photoshop plugin and perform photoshop operations.-...
View ArticleWhat is the preferred way to handle ASUnicode data?
The ASUnicode typedef is incompatible with wchar_t but seems to be compatible as far as I can tell. I'm only currently dealing with ASCII-compatible characters but certainly don't want to cause any...
View Articleautomating PS Print Dialog
I want to write a desktop app that will pull images from a private storage somewhere in the cloud, and print it through Photoshop. I am aware of the PS Connnections API and would like to know if anyone...
View ArticleHow to query active tool?
Hello! I am writing a Photoshop plugin that needs to disable itself when certain tools are active.I have added a callback for the select event, based on the Listener example, and am mostly happy with...
View ArticleBuilding SDK CS6 for OSX 10.9 XCode 5
As a fun weekend Photoshop project I thought I'd see what it took to write a Photoshop CS6 filter plugin. So I downloaded the CS6 SDK and opened up the Dissolve sample. Right away I see errors about...
View ArticleWhich license is the plugin.dll under?
The plugin.dll is needed to access some filter plugins in .8BF format. These filters may be free and can be used in other programs like Corel PaintShop or Irfanview, too. But when the filters need this...
View ArticleIs the PlugPlugOwl.dll in PS CC equivalent to the PlugPlug.dll from PS CS6?
From the Extension Builder website it seems Photoshop CC should support hybrid extensions, but there doesn't seem to be an update to the nativeapptoolkit. Using the CS6 nativeapptoolkit in a Photoshop...
View ArticleActionReference crashes certain PSCC installs
Hello, I've got a few users of GuideGuide reporting that GuideGuide crashes Photoshop. I am not able to reproduce this error myself. I've been sending them various panels that segment the actions to...
View ArticlePS Custom Format Plugin - Issue Reading Files > 2GB &< 4GB
Is this issue fixable within our format plugin code, or is it a photoshop limitation? I am new to Photoshop & Photoshop Plugins. I have reviewed the sdk photoshop documentation & searched...
View ArticleWill there be an updated SDK for OS 10.9?
I'm trying to standardize my build system on XCode 5.1+ and the 10.9 SDK, but currently the PS SDK requires the 10.7 SDK, which requires fiddling with SDK packages in a kludgy way. Are we stuck with...
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