How to set alpha channel names in a format plugin?
I am writing a format plugin with 6 color planes for CMYK mode. I want to set the apha channel names for planes 5 and 6 to "White" and "Clear" instead of "Alpha 1" and "Alpha 2" when I read the color...
View ArticleDeveloping filter plug-in: having trouble storing image buffer in the registry
Hi guys, I'm new to plug-in development and having a bit of trouble with storing information to the photoshop registry. My plug-in has two buttons, "capture" and "apply". When the capture button is...
View Articlehow to use Selection.select()
Today I wanted a minor script to create a selection. Should have gone easily via: app.activeDocument.selection.select(...) The Photoshop CS4 JavaScript Ref.pdf says the "select" method of the Selection...
View ArticleFlex Photoshop Panel won't read local XML file
I've created a panel for Photoshop which reads an XML file to populate some controls. When run from Flash Builder 4 through the web browser it works just fine, but when run from within Photoshop the...
View ArticleIs it possible to open/modify a psd through the sdk without opening photoshop?
I am just starting to study the sdk, but all the examples I have seen are reading psd documents like this (example in C#): var app = new Photoshop.Application();var documents = app.Documents; I don't...
View ArticleIs PICA itself deprecated?
I'm reading the docs for pica and see there should be a PluginMain in the code. However, when I look at the includes in the SDK, I see this PluginMain has been deprecated and replaced by...
View ArticleWhat is AEObjects.h and why isn't it included in the SDK?
What is this AEObjects.h file and why isn't it included in the SDK? I tried building the example "listener" and it complains that the file isn't found. I don't see it anywhere in the SDK. Is this...
View ArticleCS5.1 overrides CS5 registry entries, how do I get the photoshop installation...
Hi there, I'm creating a installer for my Photoshop plugins, so I need to find out Photoshop installation directory. I did this by looking for registry 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Photoshop\',...
View ArticleHELP FOR RUN PHOTOSHOP IN COMMAND PROMPT AND OPEN FILE
HELLOi have problem for run photoshop in cmd(command prompt) andopen a file immediate for example:D:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop CS>Photoshop.exe -open -f:\1.jpgbut these not answerI need...
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 ArticleHow does Photoshop decide which dict file (tw10428.dat) should be loaded?
I want to add some ZStrings to dictionary file tw10428.dat, In my computer, the file is in folder "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Locales\XX_YY\Support Files", Here XX_YY stands for locale...
View ArticleUnicode name from layer
Right now I am using the following method to get the name of my currently active layer SPErr GetLayerName(char* name, int length){ SPErr error = 0; error = PIUGetInfo(classLayer,...
View ArticleCan I get photoshop SDK?
I want to use some function like photoshop for my own application.So, I need a photoshop SDK,not for plug-in.whether it is free or not.Can I get ? (Personal information removed) Thanks Message was...
View ArticleMac SDK example plugins - none compile (Missing Base SDK)
Hi All I'm a Windows developer, and it's been a long time since I've developed our plugin for the Mac (10 years ago using powerpc, codewarrior etc), so my Mac skills are rusty. I thought I'd start with...
View ArticleRead PSD from c++
Hi, I want read PSD file from my standalone application in c++.How can I do it? Is there some documentation? ThanksRino
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 ArticleIs it possible to show/hide guides via the csawlib or any other way?
Hello, in an upcoming update to GuideGuide I've moved nearly all my code into the panel and am relying heavily on the csawlib. Unfortunately, it seems that now when guides are added to the stage, if...
View ArticleProblems with RAW & Plug-ins
Just installed Photoshop CS6 Extended and it won't open RAW files from my Nikon D4, D700 okay. Also, installed NIK software in Plug-in Preferences and they appear there, but not accessible through...
View ArticleHow do I reload ACR 5.2
Need to modify CS5 to read Panasonic AWR-2 raw files. Downloaded file and instructions. Could not move old file in LIbrary/applicationsupport/Adobe/CS5/file formats so renamed it. Exactly how much of...
View ArticleHow does Automation plug-ins appear under Help menu?
Hi, My Automation plug-ins appear under Automate menu, and it works. There too menu item and submenu.Look up and Select my plug-in is boring.How does it appear under Help menu?
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