Batch Conversion: CS2 to CS4

I finally convinced the Powers That Be to upgrade our Creative Suite. Quite a jump from CS2 to CS4. I have quite a few projects developed with CS2, not all of which are in Version Cue. Is there a way to batch convert my InDesign CS2 projects to CS4 rather than bringing them in one at a time and saving?

Thanks, Robert! From your advice, I take it there is no problem with the two versions coexisting on the same machine?
Since we have a tight control on CS users, basically just me!, we may uninstall CS2 and just convert to CS4 as needed.
I upgraded to CS4 at home in advance of my workplace, but that was CS3 to CS4. I will probably convert on as as needed basis at home as well.

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Is it possible to have native HANDLE of the opened file to get file info using Windows API?
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Below given slightly modified code from Photoshop CS3 which I use to get absolute file pat of the opened document.
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Does anybody know, whether it is possible to get Unicode file path of the current document in Photoshop via Photoshop SDK API or without them?
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I'm not sure if you mean will line endings shift again between ID CS2 and CS4, or from Pagemaker to CS4. The answer to both is probably yes, but not as much from ID to ID version as from Pagemaker. There have been changes in the text engine with each new version which affect line balancing, particularly in justified text. You won't see these changes happen, though, until you start to edit a story and force a recomposition, or you force all stories to recompose in the new version by hitting Ctrl (Cmd) + Alt (Opt) + / (and why this doesn't seem to be shown on the default menus is a mystery) or by exporting to .inx or .idml and opening that.
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Hi,
I upgraded my CS2 to CS4 Extended early this year, my hard drive just bit the dust and I have to re-install the CS4, will I have to call customer service again to get my copy of CS4 Extended activated, again?
Thanks, Charles Grubbs / futurexboy

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I have tried downloading photoshop cs2 and cs4 on a new computer. I have the disc available for cs2 and the serial number for cs4. They are both registered in my name. I need help doing a download. I was able to get part way through cs4, it showed up in my downloads but never got as far in the process as to ask for serial numbers. I tried with cs2 and I got an error message that some bit of information was incorrect. I currently have both downloaded on two other lap tops I own. One is operational and one is dead. I cannot access the dead one to remove the program. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

For CS2 you will need to download a special new version
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Prodesign Tools — Photoshop Direct Download Links

Batch conversion of Microsoft word to PDF?

Hi Gang,
I'm not sure which forum to put this in, but I've been all over google and can't find a solution. I'm hoping someone here has a suggestion.
Does anyone know a way to do a batch conversion of MS word to PDF? I installed adobe acrobat pro, and it looks like it will do batch conversions, but only of post script files, not MS word. Which is a waste, because if I can save the files as post scrip, I might as well just save as PDF.
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Have a look at creating a WorkFlow with Automator which comes with your Mac.
You should be able to modify one of the batching routines in Automator to open folders of Word files and print to .pdf.
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http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1261
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Need advice on software for batch conversions

Hi,
I have a need for some software that will help me batch convert images in Photoshop CS3. I run Windows XP SP2. The computer has 2.40GH and 1GB of RAM.
I do product photography and the main output to clients is a cd with their images in multiple file types and sizes. Up until now, I've been using Extensis Portfolio 7 to do this most efficiently. For some unknown (to me) reason, since I've upgraded to CS3 and use LightRoom for initial screenings of images, some of the edited tiff images don't want to convert in Portfolio. I've also noticed that if I try to view them in Windows Explorer, the problem tiffs won't preview as thumbnails and when clicked on, I receive the message "drawing failed." Do you have any idea of what that means? I tried looking it up under Help, but that doesn't seem to be covered.
Unfortunately, Extensis no longer supports my version of Portfolio, I asked the guys at the NAPP help desk and to be brief, they weren't helpful either. I'm reluctant to buy the update to Portfolio if there's another less expensive program that can help me with just the batch conversion function. That's really all I've been using Portfolio for.
Why is this a more complicated problem? I have been told by one client that when she tried opening the tiff images I placed on her cd that they wouldn't open and at first I thought she just inexperienced, didn't have the right software on her MAC, whatever, now I susupect that there may be something fatally wrong with the tiffs. They open just fine on my computer as long as I am opening them in the CS3 that created them. And the weird thing is that most of the images from the shoot are just fine. I tried using another raw image of the same object and going through the whole editing process and had the same problem. I'm so puzzled and wondered if someone where you are could provide any clues.
I've spent hours and hours trying to puzzle this out on my own and I can't seem to see any differences between the images that seem to work just fine and the ones that don't work.
Any ideas you might have or referrals to someone else who might be able to help me figure this out and fix it would be so great.
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Thanks for your response.
Any suggestions on places to post the file?
To answer your question on why not just use the batch action in PS:
I could and have, but the Portfolio option just made it much more streamlined for the large number of images I have to convert at one time. Often, they are not uniform in dimension. As I see it there are 3 variables I have to convert for:
file type, tiff and jpeg
file size, 300 ppi vs 72 ppi
file dimensions, various sizes
As I have experimented with the PS batch conversions I can only work with one or two of these 3 at a time. Portfolio let me deal with all 3 at once. So, if I convert from tiff to jpeg with PS batch conversions, I can adjust for the file dimensions but then I have to go back each time and individually adjust the file size. When I have 20 or 30 images, that gets to be time consuming and aggravating.
I tried opening the problem images in the Paint utility and got the message "this is not a valid bitmap file or its format is not currently supported." The files I can open in Paint are the same ones that open in Portfolio.
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Why are you calling the print method twice?
Your syntax in the first call to print is in error. You have a comma after bShrinkToFit: true which is telling the JS interpreter to expect another argument.
Use this for filename (not the capital N in filename ... use proper case for property names):
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Also, when printing to PostScript you shouldn't specify a printer name. Use this (again, note the proper case for properties):
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It says exactly this in the documentation for the fileName property of the PrintParams object. I suggest you read the documentation relating to the methods you're trying to use ... always a good place to find answers.
> When printerName is an empty string and fileName is specified, the current document is saved as a PostScript file.
Although it may not consider C:\temp a "safe path" (I can't remember off the top of my head). You'll want to read the documentation regarding JavaScript "safe paths". If it is still prompting you for a filename it is most likely ignoring your path due to security restrictions.

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Batch conversion of MOV files for use in PPro Windows

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For my conversions, I use DigitalMedia Converter 2.7, and it does batch conversion very well. Now for the caveat (you knew one was coming, right?), Deskshare has introduced "new and improved" software, but I have not tried it yet. I do not know how it will handle your footage, so the trial might be in order.
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hello everyone,
i would like to ask for some suggestions on the following scenario: our iPhoto lib has grown rather big after 2 years of using a 720p HD camera. upon evaluating size to quality it appears that one can live with a smaller size movie format, such as the AppleTV 960x540 m4v, which plays better on laptops and lesser machines and also fits well with iMovie presets - in all, quite an acceptable compromise, but most consumer HD cameras have either 1080p or 720p shooting modes. as said, for home use, one can implement the 960x540 standard without much loss of quality for better use flexibility, especially if you employ a Mac Mini to a HD TV as we do, but the clips have to be re-saved.
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Bruce:
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Now launch iPhoto and see if the upgrade will go thru successfully.
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If you don't have copy of the library folder then run BatChmod as mentioned before and launch iPhoto.
Do you Twango?
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CS2 to CS4

Can I upgrade my CS2 direcly to CS4 by downloadin the upgrade through the internet or by buying the upgrade CD package?

Make sure you buy the correct upgrade. There's a CS3 to CS4 and a CS/CS2 to CS4.
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I have CS2 and with my new Win7 laptop its time to upgrade.
I'm not a power user but like to dabble in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Firefox and Acrobat.
Is there any reason (possibly other than cost) not to go to CS5? Will I get good deals on CS4 and is that the right path for my needs and environment?
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You will not find any great savings on a legit copy of CS2 to CS4 upgrade. The price is the same for a CS2 to CS5 so you might just as well go that route.
You can get Design Premium at Amazon for about $780 with free shipping: http://amzn.to/ai66DQ
Don't be sucked in by ebay offers. You'll wind up very sorry.
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