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October 9, 2009
Pretty soon - the Creative Suite SDK
Those of you who attended the developer summit early this year heard us talk quite a bit about Patchpanel and Switchboard as programming environments for the Creative Suite. Advantages include being able to use Flex as a programming language, and cross-product development (plug-ins written for InDesign work in Illustrator, for example).
At MAX, I presented two hands-on sessions - How to write plug-ins for InDesign and How to write plug-ins for Photoshop - unfortunately not recorded - that discussed this technology, and improvements that we will be introducing in the near future. There is a brief overview of technologies at Molding the Creative Suite for any workflow that you might want to view.
Most importantly, if you are developing plug-ins for Creative Suite, you'll want to get involved in the Creative Suite SDK pre-release. Select ""Creative Suite Developers" as the participation program. We won't open until sometime in November - but sign up now so we make sure to include you.
As always, let me know if you have any questions...
mnr
July 8, 2009
Interested in your thoughts about e-commerce
I'm wondering about what developers (you) need from an e-commerce system. Are there things you like? Hate? etc?
If you have some opinions, send me an email, and lets set up a time to chat...
mnr at adobe.com
December 12, 2008
New tools for developing and automating across the Creative SUite - MAX presentation
If you couldn't attend my "New Tools" session at MAX in San Francisco, you can watch it at Adobe TV. This presentation discusses Flexbuilder, ESTK (Extendscript Toolkit), Extendscript, IDML, Pixelbender, Configurator, Photoshop Panels, Patchpanel and Switchboard. This is a great overview of these technologies and when to use which technology, and for what.
Note that this presentation is mis-labeled as "rocket science." oops!
View it here.
December 8, 2008
groups.adobe.com
Adobe recently brought up a page for user groups - and I've created an online group for Creative Suite Developers. You can find it here.
Let's try this as a communication tool. I'd encourage you to register, and then let me know what you'd like to see improved.
MNR
October 20, 2008
Are you working with Adobe Sales?
I'm working on a project that will establish links between Third-Party developers of plug-ins and integrations, and specific Adobe Salespeople.
If you have worked with a specific Adobe sales person, would you send me a note? Make sure to copy the salesperson you worked with, and give me a brief description of the project you worked on.
Thanks!
MNR
August 5, 2008
XMP FIleInfo SDK now available.
The XMP team has just posted the SDK for building custom metadata panels in Flex and XML. Although the program is primarily focused on developers, we welcome anyone interested in metadata as it relates to workflow, rights, tagging, and asset management.
July 30, 2008
CSBU Quarterly Developer Update
Heads up! The Quarterly Creative Suite Developer Update is happening August 7th at 9:00 am Pacific time. If you are developing products, plug-ins, integrations or scripts that utilize any of the Creative Suite API's, SDK's or pages on Labs.adobe.com, you'll want to attend for the latest information.
June 18, 2008
SwitchBoard is in the wild!
SwitchBoard is a nifty little helper that allows you to automate the Creative Suite using Adobe AIR. And we've moved it out of pre-release, and up a notch to labs.adobe.com
Yep - you can use Flex to create automations for InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Version Cue, Bridge.
Is this cool or what?
Try it out - when you make something interesting, let us know in the SwitchBoard Forum.
MNR
October 1, 2007
adobe.com/devnet has a new look
devnet has a new look, and it's more than just a fresh coat of paint. Resources are quicker to access, and the Adobe Developer program becomes more unified...
August 23, 2007
Are you accessing the web through a script or plug-in?
Help - I need some examples from you!
I'm trying to determine how many developers are writing scripts or plug-ins that require access to the internet - http, https or ftp.
Please - do me a favor and send me an email - mnr at adobe.com with some answers to the following questions...
July 12, 2007
Cross product development for Photoshop?
We're curious about your use of "ADM" - The Adobe Dialog Manager being used to provide cross-platform support in Photoshop. If you are developing plug-ins for Photoshop, would you - please - take five minutes and fill out the survey located at...
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o4_2fWgxHGmU8LYUdB3_2bg0Uw_3d_3d
Thank you, oh thank you!
May 29, 2007
Mailing Lists == self-inflicted pie in the face
So here I am, trying to figure out how best to communicate to my closest 3,000 (developer) friends about upcoming events. Unfortunately, I put my foot squarely in the spam pie...
May 1, 2007
Where are the CS3 SDK's? (updated 5/25/2007)
I've been getting a LOT of questions about the availability of the updated CS3 SDK's. I'll update this blog post on a daily basis with information about where, and when, these new SDK's can be expected to appear...
March 20, 2007
Another way Spam is hurting you!
Spam is making me crazy. And worse - it's preventing me from getting information to you!
March 15, 2007
Check out adobe.com/devnet!
The developer centers that used to be located at partners.adobe.com have been moved to http://www.adobe.com/devnet . I've written up an article about this transition - you can see it (and a goofy picture of me) at http://www.adobe.com/devnet/logged_in/mnr_dev_resources.html .
November 22, 2006
Public Developer Summit Recordings
The Creative Suite Developer Summit presented three days of information for developers of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, InCopy, Version Cue and Bridge. Many of these presentations required a Non-Disclosure agreement with Adobe - but some did not. Here is a list of the presentations that are available to all developers without restriction.
November 16, 2006
Why Creative Suite Developers Care about Apollo
If you're developing for InDesign, you may not give much thought to Acrobat, Flash, or other "non-paper" distribution methods. If you're working on Photoshop or Illustrator, you probably have a bit more awareness.
However, if you're at all associated with the newspaper or magazine segments, then you probably already know that Ziff Davis has decided to discontinue Playstation Magazine . The internet is hurting print - most newspapers will agree that falling distribution numbers can be attributed to consumers getting news online.
So take a moment to learn about Apollo....
November 13, 2006
Need developer support?
This recording from the recent Creative Suite Developer Summit features Ross McGuire explaining how non-US developers can get assistance with their questions about creating plug-ins for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other Creative Suite products.
August 21, 2006
Plug-ins at Adobe store on hiatus
We recently had a change in personnel that controls the Adobe store, and as a result, are resetting the procedures. For a brief period of time, we won't be accepting any new plug-ins for the Adobe store. I'll let you know when that changes.
August 11, 2006
Build a better Adobe Developer Site
Adobe and Macromedia are merging their developer programs - and their web pages. It's a difficult process, as there are a lot of folks with opinions. And I'm concerned that you are getting your fair say in the matter. So let's see what you think...
August 10, 2006
Creative Suite Developer Chat
Most mornings, I go down to Bowers Bakery and get a cup of coffee and some day-old pastries. Along the way, I talk with folks I know.
I was thinking it would be fun to meet some of my developer friends as well. Of course, since a bunch (most) of you are out of the United States (not to mention Portland) that would be difficult. But I think I might have the next best way.
May 19, 2006
Are there spaces available for developers in the trade show booth?
"I'm a developer, and I would like to appear in the Adobe Tradeshow booth"
Sad news - we no longer travel with a large booth that has room for partners. HOWEVER....
January 31, 2006
How to add additional developers to our ASN support account
Your ASN account provides support to your entire company. If you would like to add additional developers to your company account so that they can submit cases directly - instead of bothering you - here's how.
October 7, 2005
"Wouldn't it be easier to email my support case?"
It sure would be convenient to email a developer support question directly to your favorite Adobe engineer. But they bounce, you shouldn't and you really don't want to.
September 28, 2005
Why can’t I call and talk to someone at Adobe developer support?
Our current pathway for providing developer support doesn't include calling and discussing issues with an Adobe Support Engineer (See Submitting a Developer Support Question). Here's our reasoning why this isn't available - at least initially.
September 13, 2005
Adobe, plug-ins, Intel and Xcode
Apple's recent changeover on processors, coupled with Metrowerk's sale of cross-compiler technology formerly with Codewarrior has raised a lot of questions from plug-in developers.
This white paper - Developing for Macintosh computers that use Intel microprocessors. - addresses most of these issues. Rather than summarize a one-page brief, I'll just copy the text and save you the effort of downloading the PDF.
August 23, 2005
Plug-In Names and References
When you choose a name for your plug-ins, please be careful of Adobe trademarks. Also, when you refer to them in your advertising, be aware that there are restrictions.
List your plug-ins with Design Tools Monthly
Design Tools Monthly is a newsletter mailed out to a wide range of graphic professionals. Jay Nelson, the editor, also writes columns for various publications, including CreativePro.com.
To list your product, send information via one of the following:
- e-mail: info - design-tools.com
- phone: (303) 543-8400
- FAX : (303) 543-8300
Send us your press releases
When you release press notices about your plug-in, be sure to include me. I'll circulate them to press contacts I know, and will also circulate them internally.
Promoting yourself at the Adobe Studio Exchange
Adobe Studio Exchange provides a wide range of actions, plug-ins, extensions, tutorials, and other helper files for Adobe products. You can provide freeware and demo versions.
To upload, go to http://share.studio.adobe.com . Instructions for uploading are on the left-hand column.
August 22, 2005
Submitting a Developer Support Question
There is a wide range of ways to get support for your development efforts - which of course, leads to a wide range of confusion. Here's a summary of support options, and a description of why you might not be able to get there...