Unit conversion: Is there a csawlib equivalent to UnitValue as("px")
Hello, I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle unit conversion in my custom panel. Almost every example I see out there avoids this issue by changing the rulerUnits to pixels first and then...
View ArticleCategory { "**Hidden**" } works for plug-in on 32 bit hosts but fails on 64...
I am experimenting with a simple plug-in that is supposed to execute a single specific task in combination with a PS panel. So the panel's interface is written in Flex which calls my plug-in via jsx...
View ArticleDelay Photoshop redraw
This from the AutomationFilter example causes Phohtoshop to redraw. //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------//// AutomationFilterData::Redraw// //...
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 ArticleTrying to build Dissolve plugin with Visual Studio 2012
I have fixed most of the errors that have been popping up so far but not sure what this one means. Error5error C1189: #error : The C++ Standard Library forbids macroizing keywords. Enable warning...
View ArticleHow do I create multiple buttons on HTML5-generated panel?
I'm working to make an extension panel that works in Photoshop. I've downloaded and installed Eclipse. I've downloaded ExtensionBuilder3 and installed it into Eclipse. I've created the "Demo" panel per...
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 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 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 ArticleAndroid Remote Connection Sample App Networking Error
Hi, I've downloaded the Photoshop SDK and have been playing around with the Photoshop Images sample app for Android that remotely displays your PS document on you device. Since this project was built...
View ArticleIs it possible to create a 'General' plugin with C++ SDK?
The SDK mentions that we can create 'Automation', 'Export', etc plugins with C++? Do these types have their limitations? For example, can't an 'Export' plugin access the whole API exposed to an...
View ArticleFilter Plugin: Accessing image file data
Hello,I have just started working with photoshop cs6 sdk and plugin development, so I will like to apologize in advance if I ask any stupid questions. I need to write the pixel data to the canvas...
View ArticleAdding a toolbar button to activate a plugin?
Is it possible to add a toolbar button to invoke a, say, Automate plugin? It would be preferrable if a user can call the plugin with a single click, instead of having to go 'File-> Automate->...
View Articleto create plugin using CLI/C
Hi all I had tested the sample-code for Disolve ......\pluginsdk\samplecode\filter\dissolve I placed the dll file "disolve.8bf" in location as C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop...
View ArticleGet image resource handle in filter plugin
Hello all, In the past, I have written filter plugin which reads slices data, using PIGetSlices()Now I need to get the information about layer comps. As far as I understand, it's image resource with...
View ArticleStop script process
I have a batch script with a panel for setting options. Atfer the user has clicked on the Run button, the script is processing. A window displays informations and the script progress with a progress...
View ArticleIDE Alternatives to Microsoft Visual C++?
Hi! I'm looking for a less costly alternative to Microsoft Visual C++ for developing Photoshop plugins. Visual C++ Express won't do, apparently, since it doesn't support 64-bit, which the Photoshop SDK...
View ArticleLayerSet.Merge() throwing COM exception
Hi all, I'm using the COM interop for photoshop in my C# assembly to automate some actions in photoshop. The problem is that LayerSet.Merge() throws a COM exception in certain situations. I don't...
View ArticleHow to detect plug-ins path for Photoshop CC?
Hi I downloaded new CC SDK but unfortunatelly in html doc there is not info how to detect a plug-in path for new Photoshop CC. Pdf doc also contains very old info (still for Photoshop 5.0) - Could you...
View ArticlePlugin Type
Hello, in the FAQs of the Photoshop API's documentation it is said, that there are seven types of plugins, Import, Export, File Format, Filter, Selection, Color Picker, and Automation.Which category...
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