CS3 and CS4 on OXS10.6 and later

I need to upgrade my Mac OS from 10.5.8 via 10.6 to 10.9 .I have both CS3 and CS4 running and want to check that they will both work on the new OS...?

Brad Lawryk wrote:
I just re-read your original post.
Did you upgrade your CS3 to CS4 or purchase the complete CS4 package?
If you bought the upgrade, I do not think you can run CS3 and CS4 on the same machine because it will make CS3 into CS4 and remove CS3.
Not correct: it does not "remove CS3". Each upgrade is in fact a complete installation in its own folder structure.
Obviously you can't have both running at the same time, but a lot of people keep at least one previous version installed.

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[JS] CS3 and later. Sort the Swatches alphabetically

Is there a way to sort the swatches, like I did for the paragraphStyles, characterStyles, and so on...?
There is no swatches[x].move(Location_option) in CS3 nor CS4 like paragraphStyles have.
Would CS5 have it?
Thanks, Alex.

Ok. More fixes posted at the original link:
http://ajarproductions.com/blog/2013/12/13/sort-swatches-in-adobe-inde sign/
Now includes:
Case-insensitive sorting
Error checking for certain Pantone colors that cannot be edited with a script
An alert that tells you which Swatches could not be sorted automatically
Automatically undoes the temporary name if a swatch cannot be edited
New code for those interested:
#target indesign
* Sort Swatches
* Created by Ajar Productions
* http://ajarproductions.com
* version 1.2.0
(function() {
var debug = false;
if(debug) $.writeln('--------');
app.doScript(sortSwatches, ScriptLanguage.JAVASCRIPT, [], UndoModes.ENTIRE_SCRIPT); //can undo entire script
function sortSwatches(){
    var docOpen = (app.documents.length > 0);
    var doc = (docOpen) ? app.activeDocument : null;
    var swatches = (docOpen) ? doc.swatches : app.swatches;
    var colors = (docOpen) ? doc.colors : app.colors;
    var tints = (docOpen) ? doc.tints : app.tints;
    var inks = (docOpen) ? doc.mixedInks : app.mixedInks;
    var gradients = (docOpen) ? doc.gradients : app.gradients;
    var swatchNames = swatches.everyItem().name;
    swatchNames = swatchNames.sort(customSort);
    var i = 0, len = swatchNames.length, tempSwatch, iSwatch, props, iType, unsorted = [];
    for(i;i<len;i++){
        try{
            iSwatch = swatches.item(swatchNames[i]).getElements()[0];
            iType = iSwatch.constructor.name;
            props = iSwatch.properties;
            collection = colors;
            switch(iType){
                case 'Tint':
                    iSwatch.tintValue += .01; //avoid duplicate
                    tempSwatch = tints.add(props.baseColor, props);
                    iSwatch.remove(tempSwatch);
                    break;
                case 'MixedInkGroup':
                case 'MixedInk':
                    unsorted.push(props.name);
                    break; //creates error -- skip for now
                    iSwatch.name = new Date().getTime() + ''; //produce unique value
                    tempSwatch = inks.add(props.inkList, props.inkPercentages, props);
                    iSwatch.remove(tempSwatch);
                    break;
                case 'Swatch':
                    unsorted.push(props.name);
                    break; //ignore [None]
                case 'Gradient':
                case 'Color':
                    try{
                        iSwatch.name = new Date().getTime() + ''; //produce unique value
                    } catch(e) {
                        unsorted.push(props.name);
                        break;
                    tempSwatch = (iType == 'Gradient') ? gradients.add(props) : colors.add(props);
                    try{
                        iSwatch.remove(tempSwatch);
                    } catch(e) {
                        tempSwatch.remove();
                        iSwatch.name = props.name;
                        unsorted.push(props.name);
                    break;
        } catch(e) {
            unsorted.push(props.name);
            if(debug) $.writeln(props.name +', ' + iType + ': ' + e + ', line: ' + e.line);
    if(unsorted.length) alert('Operation complete. The following swatches could not be sorted automatically:\r' + unsorted.join('\r'));
    function customSort(a,b){
        var aN = parseInt(a), bN = parseInt(b);
        if(isNaN(aN)){
            if(isNaN(bN)) {
                    var aL = a.toLowerCase(), bL = b.toLowerCase();
                    if (aL < bL) return -1;
                    if (aL > bL) return 1;
                    return 0;
            return 1;
        } else if(isNaN(bN)){
            return - 1;
        } else return aN - bN;

Advancing from GL to DW in CS3 or CS4

Hello:
I've been using GoLive for many years and am now ready to
switch to Dreamweaver.
I'm not a codemonkey. I can copy and paste code and have a
very basic understanding of tags and structure. I am no webmaster.
I just work on my own website and most of it is pretty simple. That
said, these are areas I need to focus on: 1) Video on my sites. 2)
A small web store. 3) Ultimately a learning management system,
though this is something I'll also be hiring someone to help with.
All else being equal, my instinct is to hold off on
purchasing CS4 for a few months and learn DW CS3 and later make the
switch to DWCS4 when bugs have been squashed and more money is
coming in. It's really a question of how to attack the migration
learning curve from GL to DW.
I guess you'd have to have some familiarity with all three to
give advice on how to best take on the learning curve and process
of migrating.
Thanks!
David

You are safe getting CS4 now. No show-stopper issues have
been discovered
as far as I know.
> I'm not a codemonkey. I can copy and paste code and have
a very basic
> understanding of tags and structure.
The more you can do to inform yourself about HTML and CSS,
the easier your
transition will be. DW expects you to bring this knowledge to
the table.
GL did not.
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> Hello:
>
> I've been using GoLive for many years and am now ready
to switch to
> Dreamweaver.
>
> I'm not a codemonkey. I can copy and paste code and have
a very basic
> understanding of tags and structure. I am no webmaster.
I just work on my
> own
> website and most of it is pretty simple. That said,
these are areas I need
> to
> focus on: 1) Video on my sites. 2) A small web store. 3)
Ultimately a
> learning
> management system, though this is something I'll also be
hiring someone to
> help
> with.
>
> All else being equal, my instinct is to hold off on
purchasing CS4 for a
> few
> months and learn DW CS3 and later make the switch to
DWCS4 when bugs have
> been
> squashed and more money is coming in. It's really a
question of how to
> attack
> the migration learning curve from GL to DW.
>
> I guess you'd have to have some familiarity with all
three to give advice
> on
> how to best take on the learning curve and process of
migrating.
>
> Thanks!
>
> David
>

CS3 and CS4

Hi,
I have recently downloaded DW CS3 and as the trial was
running out I decided
to go for the CS4 beta version. A few days later it's already
asking me for
a valid serial number and I'm a little puzzled by this. (I
guess it's to do
with the Cs3 version installed which was on it's last few
days).
I have no problem in buying the upgrade however all I can see
on line is an
upgrade for CS3 and nothing about CS4. How does this work? I
don't want to
buy a CS3 upgrade and find shortly that Cs4 comes out.
Thanks for any help
Brian

Thanks Malcolm,
What am I missing? How does one be involved as a beta tester
if expected to
have to pay for it! Seems odd to me. Maybe if I purchase a
upgrade for CS3,
CS4 will work too!
I have to say I love both versions and find it's a tall
learning curve from
DW2004.
Thanks for the reply.
Brian
>>Hi,
>>I have recently downloaded DW CS3 and as the trial
was running out I
>>decided
>>to go for the CS4 beta version. A few days later it's
already asking me
>>for
>>a valid serial number and I'm a little puzzled by
this. (I guess it's to
>>do
>>with the Cs3 version installed which was on it's last
few days).
>>
> The CS4 Beta web page clearly explains that it is valid
initially for
> two days, until you apply for a valid CS3 license
number. Once this is
> done - it will be valid until CS4 is actually released.
>
> Seems fair enough for me.
>
>>I have no problem in buying the upgrade however all I
can see on line is
>>an
>>upgrade for CS3 and nothing about CS4. How does this
work? I don't want
>>to
>>buy a CS3 upgrade and find shortly that Cs4 comes
out.
>
> No one has made any formal statements when CS4 will be
released, and
> anyone here who may know - is gagged by a confidentially
agreement. (
> I'm not one of these people )
>
> Unfortunately Adobe do not allow free updates to
software unless
> bought after the announce date of the next edition.
>
>
> --
>
> ~Malcolm~*...
> ~*

License Expired CS3 and CS4 - working solution - install OFFLINE!

I was unable to get my lisenced CS3 Design Premium (and later on my CS4) working on my new Mac with Snow Leopard. For four days I tried all the tricks I could find and come up with. I called Adobe several times. In the end here is what I did:
1) I uninstalled all my Adobe software
2) I cleand up with MacCS3clean utility level 3 and 4 plus MacCS4clean (didn´t find anything to clean).
3) I installed my CS4 OFFLINE. I also kept my Mac separated from any of my backup discs.
After this I was able to open all of my newly installed CS4 programs.
I went back online, and the programs keep working fine after reboots and updates.

John Joslin wrote:
We don’t want people messing with the registry when they don’t need.
My apologies John I didn't realize that I was addressing the official custodian of Photoshop.
Incidentally my advice is intended for others in a similar situation who find themselves stalled during installation and otherwise contemplating a re-installation of Windows. I believe this would be obvious to most forum participants who had actually read my original post.

Whats the difference between CS3 and CS4?

I am currently using Dreamweaver CS3 and am curious about CS4
enhancements. What features are new in CS4? Is it worth the money
to upgrade?

I read the above feature list without getting the answer. So
I went to the next step and downloaded the CS4 trial version. My
first impressions was: -"Where is everything? It is all grey, no
functions maybe?.
But that was not the case it was just a matter of new user
interface. One very nice touch was a drop down where it was
possible to select if you wanted "Classic" design look, which then
was similar to CS3. But it was also possible to chose "Coder" and
all the design stuff was minimized and the code window expanded.
Quite nice actually.
Well, I may put in some more comments later, when I have had
some time to play with CS4, but I wanted to post a second link to
"Whats New" and more importantly, what is removed;
For
new features...
...and for old removed ones:
quote:
Deprecated features
The following features have been deprecated for Dreamweaver
CS4:
- Timelines
- Web services
- Layout mode
- Site Map view
- Java Bean support
- Adobe® Flash elements (Image Viewer)
- Adobe® Flash text and Adobe® Flash buttons
- ASP.NET and JSP server behaviors and recordsets

Difference in selection tools between CS3 and CS4?

I have not used CS4 or 5. I read there are big differences from CS3 to CS4 with regards to making selections.
How much different are the following tools in CS4 over CS3?
- marquees
- laso tools
- magic wand
- quick mask
Thanks.

The tools you mention have not changed noticeably.
There are additional tools and refinements in later versions.

CS4, reverting to CS3 (and getting a refund!) but still interested in opinions

I've just spent the last 24 hours trying to muscle my way through the myriad of problems I'm finding with CS4. I've managed to alleviate some, but still can't produce my end video.
To start off, I'm running on Windows Vista. All the problems seem to centre around Media Encoder (although I didn't get far enough to play with Encore or On Location).
Initial problems where to do with installation. If CS3 is removed after CS4 is installed the link to Media Encoder fails, you then have to removed CS4 and reinstall. Uninstall doesn't work correctly or completely, it leaves a fair amount of files behind that have to be manually removed, failure to do so resulst in Error 2 on reinstall (I'm guessing because the install tries to create some of the working directories, and fails because they are already there?).
After reinstallation, the job appeared correctly in Medie Encoder when it was fired up from Export in PP, and it was also now possible to add files to Encoder directly. I tried a test run of my project with the following settings:
H264
Width : 1280
Height : 720
fps : 25
Field order : Progressive
Quality : 4.0 and 5.1 (tried to runs)
Bit rate : can't remember, but atleast 12M for target and perhaps 30M for max?
VBR 2 pass
Sound : AAC
The end video was incredibly jerky.
I tried a second time using the following settings:
Quicktime
Codec : H264
Quality : 100
Width : 1280
Height : 720
fps : 25
Field Order : progressive
Pixel Aspect : square
Use maximum bit depth ticked
Bit rate : 1k (I tried to move this to 5k however it kept reverting back)
Sound : AAC
Export from PP initially failed, the job appeared in the queue, however nothing actually happened, it just sat there. I read on another post that updating Quicktime to 7.5.5 fixes that (does PP rely on Quicktime for the codec?), tried and the job then started.
Upon completion, the video played smoothly, although quality was low (low bit rate?). However the video to audio sychronisation was completely out. 30 seconds of play, and the sound was around a second behind the video.
I then tried applying all of the updates. As with other people, the Encoder portion failed initially (even though I started the update process from Encoder), but then succeeded the second time.
Upon completion of the updates, the problem reverted back to the initial, i.e. the job started OK, but didn't actually do anything.
The render settings I'm using are required by the web site I'm trying to create this video for, and also worked without issue in CS3.
It would seem to me that the Media Encoder portion in CS4, on the Windows version atleast, is seriously flawed (and no, I'm not going to buy a MAC ;-)).
I would like some answers to these problems, despite all the issues, I did like the overall look and feel of the product compared to CS3, and I also now need the AVCHD support.
Forgive any innacuracies in the phrases used, settings etc, CS4 has been removed from my system for now, so it was all from memory.

Stuart,
Maybe I'm just too old and have seen too many "revolutions," to get onto that wagon.
However, the more I follow CS4 threads, the more I am starting to question whether I will upgrade from CS2, or not. Some things look useful to me (more than with CS3), but then there are the problems.
Adobe IS listening, as evidenced by a few of the folk on the team dropping by to give info on updates, etc. Having some major "fixes" so soon upon release, indicates to me, that they are working on it.
I didn't move to CS3 for similar reasons. Also, it really did not offer ME much in the way of useful features.
Whether it's through bug reports, posts in the forum or direct correspondence with Adobe, the best way to get their attention, and provide them with useful data, is to offer as much detail on the specific problem(s) as one can and demonstrate repeatability. General posturing might make one feel better, but does little to get improvements in the program.
As you state, some of the problems are probably OE. Some are system specific, and others are related to 3rd party software. Still, there do seem to be a lot of issues that ARE CS4-specific. These worry me. These are the issues that I would like to see Adobe address. So far, they seem to be, albeit maybe not quickly and efficiently enough for many users. CS4 does seem to be more of a "work in progress," than I am willing to take on just yet, especially as it would also likely mean a new workstation and new OS (one that is not without some problems of its own and a new learning curve also).
I'm fortunate enough to have CS2 and a rock-solid group of systems to use it on. It does 95% of what I'd like for it to do, and that extra 5% has yet to intice me, especially with the "problems" that I've been reading about.
As for the Adobe faces in the forum, they have shown up, when they could actually tell us something. I view that as a very positive sign. Even when they have dropped in, too many people demand to know "WHEN?" something will be fixed. If they knew, they'd tell us.
I'm sorry that CS4 has not gone more smoothly, upon release. It saddens me greatly. However, it is also why I will be waiting and keep reading. For me, this will be an upgrade that will be very expensive, because it's not just the software. I hope that Adobe does get it all running and running smoothly.
I would anticipate, and hope, that the next update fixes most of the issues. I anticipate, and hope, that Adobe will provide us with the same sort of info on it, as they have done with 4.0.1 & AME's update. I also hope that the forum subscribers will concentrate on the info provided and cease with the "WHEN?" The Adobe posters do not know yet, as the coders are still working on it. It *seems* that rushing to meet a product release date might have gotten us into this trouble to begin with.
My fingers are all crossed. Maybe 4.0.2 will signal that it's time for me to make the jump.
Hunt

How to open Camera RAW (CR2) files in Photoshop CS3 and CS4? (Mac)

I have a Canon 7D. I prefer to shoot in raw format, but the CR2 files cannot be opened by either Photoshop CS3 on my Mac in the office OR by Photoshop CS4 on my iMac at home.
I have tried dowloading the Adobe DNG Coverter and Camera Raw 4.6 update (which is SUPPOSEDLY intended to work for CS3) and followed the instructions to replace the plug-in. STILL a no-go. CS3 STILL tells me "Could not complete your request because Photoshop does not recognize this type of file."
What gives? Does anyone know of a way to get CR2 files to open in Photoshop CS3 or CS4? (A way that actually works?) Because Adobe's plug-in update doesn't seem to do it, and Canon's "fine-grain" editing controls for raw images is pretty lack-luster.
Thanks (in advance)!

Have you tried opening up out of Bridge? If that doesn't work you may new need to download a new driver from Canon. All my peripherals are Canon and I am always having to download new drivers everytime I update. Fortunatly they are really easy to find on Canon's site.

Enabling Installation of CS3 and CS4 products that will not install on Windows 7 64Bit.

Adobe installers are not known for their helpful or forgiving ways & I have more than once had to reinstall Windows when installation of CS3 and CS4 products has failed with patently inscrutable errors.
The background to the current issue that I was attempting to install PS CS4 on a W7 system which already had CS CS3 installed. The CS4 installer threw up inscrutable messages indicating that the installation could not proceed and to contact Adobe (they are joking right ? Their phone & web support is notoriously UN-helpful).
After reading through threads suggesting that I uninstall CS3, apply CS3 and CS4 cleaning scripts I was in exactly same position I have found myself in on least 2 occasions with WinXP. By this time I couldn't event get CS CS3 to reinstall!
Then I decided to review the event log and found a number of installer events thrown up by the Adobe installers resembling "Error 1402. Could not open key: UNKNOWN\Components\xxxxxxxx".
I tracked down this very helpful solution which allowed me to change the registry permissions on the parent key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\ Components and propagate the new permissions down to the child keys.
http://www.okino.com/conv/changing_windows_registry_permissions.htm.
My advice is to follow instructions for "A More All-Encompassing Solution" and propagate the permissions right down to all the child keys as I could see a number of separate adobe installer errors in the event log. Also note the instruction to change the Owner from 'System' to 'Administrators' in Advanced settings. This is necessary in order for the Permissions change to be accepted and replace all the child object permissions.
As with most registry changes good advice to backup your registry hive first (although I didn't; by this time I was already expecting to have to reinstall Windows) and restart your system after making the registry changes before attempting to install / reinstall CS3 or CS4 products.
Hope this solution works as well for others as it did for me as the Adobe support on this issue has been next to useless.
[P.S. Q: Did you hear the joke about the guy who worked on product installation at Adobe rocking up at job interview with 'Adobe Installation Project Team' on his Resume? A: That that is the joke! If you wanted another job in installation development you would hardly admit to experience at Adobe ;)]

John Joslin wrote:
We don’t want people messing with the registry when they don’t need.
My apologies John I didn't realize that I was addressing the official custodian of Photoshop.
Incidentally my advice is intended for others in a similar situation who find themselves stalled during installation and otherwise contemplating a re-installation of Windows. I believe this would be obvious to most forum participants who had actually read my original post.

End of Upgrade Cycle for CS3 and CS4... Really Adobe?

As if business wasn't bad enough now I see there will be no upgrade paths past december for CS3 and 4 users. Is this how Adobe plans to keep users away from stopping their upgrades and reducing the number of machines they run Adobe products on? I understand Adobe is not a non-profit and has has to turn a revenue, but the geniuses at Marketing here have made a huge mistake by basically telling their customers that what they have so far will be worth zilch in comes 2013. That arbitrary deadline, is not consider some people who on the east coast are now cash strapped as anyone having to choose between home repairs and other such marvelous stuff and upgrading to CS6 guess what they'll choose. And for the lucky ones not heavily affected by the storms, they will donate to help their community before they will spend money to upgrade perfectly good software.
It wasn't enough that the upgrade path wasn't much of a discount, but in the current economy every penny counts! The choice of stopping support for CS3 and CS4 in my personal opinion an ill-advised move. I personally went from 3 to 4 within a short amount of time... then when 5 came out my budget didn't allow so I needed to wait. The new CS6 isn't direly needed so I decided I'd have to loose some additional "upgrade power" because money need to be directed elsewhere now... but the news that I'd loose all the upgrade power and would have kept on upgrading for nothing it's just ridiculous... and if that's the treatment a customer will have to expect from now on I think I'll use what I have and move to alternatives stopping to personally support Adobe products an rely on licensed copies at work instead. Perhaps Adobe hasn't notices we aren't exactly doing that great in US between the current economical situation, the various setbacks experienced across the country and for the fact that in this particular business most work is often being outsourced out of US these days... I am sure you will have a huge market on the countries where the outsourced work is being sent... as far as I am concerned comes 12/31/2013 I will no longer be an Adobe customer as Adobe is forcing me out of the upgrade cycle and I won't plan to re-enter anytime soon in the coming future... lesson learnt.
Thank you for your time (if any of the marketing gurus will have cared to read this far without laughing and discounting with a "screw those old customers, they should've upgraded earlier" which was basically the content of the email I got this week... pasted below)
Cheers,
tfbkny
Content of email received from Adobe saying last chance to upgrade now or what you got will be worthless in less than a couple months.
Dear Creative Suite customer:
We want to make sure you're aware of an important change to Adobe's upgrade policy that may affect you.
Beginning January 1, 2013, only Creative Suite customers with licenses for CS5 or CS5.5 versions will qualify for upgrade pricing to CS6.
Due to this change, we will only continue offering CS3 and CS4 customers like you special upgrade pricing through December 31, 2012.*
* Owners of CS3 and CS4 individual products and suite editions will be eligible to receive upgrade pricing to CS6 until December 31, 2012. After that date, only customers on CS5 or CS5.5 will qualify for upgrade pricing to CS6.

Adobe doesn't care, they don't have to. I like Phsotoshop and have been using it professionally for 20 years, but lets face it, I wouldnt mind some really good competition from another source. It didnt use to be the only game in town, and doesnt have to remain so.
I could brainstorm how I would want competing software to look like. Pshop is not the easiest workflow possible. Illustrator is clearly deficient to even CorelDraw, and certainly Freehand. I've been meaning to reconnect with CorelDraw. It did some cool things.
Google Chrome is pulling a lot of manoevers software wise and I hope they try to go a little deeper and give Adobe a run for their money on the one program they feel justifies unbelievable gouging. Go investigate Ableton Live if you want to see what a company that cares about its customers is doing, ADOBE. Audition is a JOKE compared to Ableton Live. Thank God we're not powned on the audio side by these suits.
The idea that a company would peddle buggy software, which CS4 was..., although some of that was Apple's fault, is bad, the upgrade prices were ridiculous, and this is the end of the road for me currently. The idea that a company would actively
push away customers is pretty incredible. "But I sent you an email!" Whoops, you gotta pay $1900 for production premium CS6! HAHAHAHAHA. Time for a YT video with my old hard copy box. Sounds like a good idea.
There are too many options on the motion graphics side, and I'll keep a static machine to run Pshop and AE CS4.
The masters of the universe will have theit way, and the rest must bow to their ambivalent greed. At least that's the way they think. It would seem that Adobe and Apple really, really want some upstarts to come up. Maybe $360 for a year to figure out an exit might work. It will be interesting to see if this hits earnings. VERY interesting.

Cs2 and cs3 and cs4 on the same pc xp? could be a mess up?

Hi
i have some questions
i bought cs2 some time ago , i guess 4 years but now i don't remember
and i did installed on my pc , never had a problem
after when cs3 come out , i tried the trial version , the first time i did not like it , but after 2 weeks , i liked and i need it for camera raw
i upgraded my cs2 license
well the point i donwnload the trial version of cs4 (english version , because most of the tutorials are in english) while cs2 and cs3 are in my language
i tried to make a custom install (i did not install all the comonent)
something went wrong ,when i tried to uninstall cs4 , i don't know but cs4 did not uninstall all the components (the uninstaller keeps adobe color Na, Ja, Eu, color common setting and cmaps)
i downloaded the cs4 cleaner for adobe page , but the adobe cleaner for cs4 was not able to clean these components, it tried to clean cs3
well i had to use windows installer clean up manually
delete every thing that is related to cs4
uninstall cs3 and re-install it
so after this mess, i ask if i can keep cs2 cs3 and cs4 (i think i will buy or upgrade) in the same pc running xp?
my second question
2) after updating cs4 , run the cs4 update utility and update all the cs4 components , cs4 seems to be more fast then cs3 , still on old pc with a powerfull machine like a p4 3.6 with 2gb of ram and a good graphic card pci express
is my feeling ? is the cs4 more fast then cs3 on not fast pc , isn't it?
thanks too much
and have a nice day

thanks John Joslin
CS4 is faster than CS3 on a computer which supports it.
which are the computer that supports it ? i run xp
why did the uninstaller do a mess up ?
thanks

Help!! Flash CS3 and CS4 "Test Movie" very slow on OS X

This is a problem that, having read many forums, affects a
very large amount of people, though Adobe doesn't care at all. It
only affects OS X users. I know that it has been addressed many
times in different forums, but I never actually stumbled across
anyone having found a solution.
When I use Flash CS3, and I make any animation, even the
simplest tween, and I preview it with Test Movie, the result I get
is an extremely slow playback. Something like half the FPS it
should be.
However, when I export the SWF and preview it in the external
Flash Player or in a browser, it's just fine and fast.
Another interesting thing is that in CS3, when I open the
Help panel, the problem with Test Movie only happens like 20% of
the time. In that case, it only gets solved if I restart or Log Out
at least. I have no idea why the Help panel being open solves the
problem, this only shows that this is probably a little graphic
user interface bug, or something similar, that could be solved very
very easily.
In Flash CS4, there is no Help panel, so there is no solution
to the problem.
It would be nice to be able to press Cmd + Enter to see the
movie, and not have to do File > Export > bla bla bla, open
Finder, Find the SWF, double click it, wait for the browser to
open... etc...
I have a brand new 2.5 GHz MacBook Pro, and Test Movie runs
faster on my 900MHz Pentium III PC!! Funny...
Here are some links I found about this problem:
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/FP-878
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb407896
http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-258991.html
This is quite ridiculous, and on Adobe's Support page, the
solution is "Do not use Test Movie."
And the funny thing is that they didn't even bother to fix
this in CS4...
So basically if something doesn't work, Adobe's solution is
"Don't use it."
I guess they're right!
Please, tell me if anyone has or does not have this problem
or knows anything about it!
Thanks,
Mate

This is a problem that, having read many forums, affects a
very large amount of people, though Adobe doesn't care at all. It
only affects OS X users. I know that it has been addressed many
times in different forums, but I never actually stumbled across
anyone having found a solution.
When I use Flash CS3, and I make any animation, even the
simplest tween, and I preview it with Test Movie, the result I get
is an extremely slow playback. Something like half the FPS it
should be.
However, when I export the SWF and preview it in the external
Flash Player or in a browser, it's just fine and fast.
Another interesting thing is that in CS3, when I open the
Help panel, the problem with Test Movie only happens like 20% of
the time. In that case, it only gets solved if I restart or Log Out
at least. I have no idea why the Help panel being open solves the
problem, this only shows that this is probably a little graphic
user interface bug, or something similar, that could be solved very
very easily.
In Flash CS4, there is no Help panel, so there is no solution
to the problem.
It would be nice to be able to press Cmd + Enter to see the
movie, and not have to do File > Export > bla bla bla, open
Finder, Find the SWF, double click it, wait for the browser to
open... etc...
I have a brand new 2.5 GHz MacBook Pro, and Test Movie runs
faster on my 900MHz Pentium III PC!! Funny...
Here are some links I found about this problem:
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/FP-878
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb407896
http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-258991.html
This is quite ridiculous, and on Adobe's Support page, the
solution is "Do not use Test Movie."
And the funny thing is that they didn't even bother to fix
this in CS4...
So basically if something doesn't work, Adobe's solution is
"Don't use it."
I guess they're right!
Please, tell me if anyone has or does not have this problem
or knows anything about it!
Thanks,
Mate

Need help with XML Compatibility between CS3 and CS4

I'm not a Dreamweaver guru but I am hoping someone will recognize my issue and be able to provide meaningful feedback.
Background:
A developer buddy and I are working together to create a new home page for an online retailer that utilizes flash banners. We're using XML to update the content of the banners. My buddy is creating the XML file and sending it to me to populate with content (i.e. descriptions, images, image paths, etc.). He is creating the XML file in CS3 and I am editing in CS4. Here's the issue: Whenever he uploads the populated XML file to the server the banners are displayed correctly. If I take the same file and upload it without editing, it works great. However, if I open the file, edit and resave before uploading to the web server, the the banners all have extra spaces between each line of content - almost as if it were double spaced. If you look at the code, the code looks fine. In fact, the code looks exactly like it did when my buddy sent the file to me. I believe we have isolated the problem to something weird with my installation of DW. I have downloaded and installed any and all updates. Oh yeah he's using a MAC version and I am using the PC version of DW.
Has anyone seen anything like this before???
Help...

Thank you for your response.
The code is listed below and to tell you the truth the following code is both good and bad. As I mentioned before, if my buddy sends me this xml file and I upload it to the server, it works fine. If I open the file and immediately save it without making any changes then upload it, I experience the previously described promblem. It's very strange. The code in both files is identical.
To get a clearer picture of what I am describing, go to http://www.everythingministry.com/beta3.htm. The book descriptions appear correctly under the "New and Recommended" tab. However, whenever I edit any one of the six xml files that control the content for each of these tabs it ends up looking like what you currently see under the "New Music" tab. I have actually tried to update from 2 different machines running DW CS4.
Below are the xml files for the two tabs I referenced in the paragraph above:
ts_new.xml
<items>
<config
Milliseconds="5000"
Distance="3"
BorderColor="0xffffff"
TargetLink="_top"
TextYPosition="200"
MaxDisplayContent="6"
ContentWidth="148"
ContentHeight="300"
TransitionSpeed="0.8"
TransitionType="0"
ShowMouseOver="0"
ShowBorder="1"
ShowGlass="1"
/>
   <content>
    <image>images/crazylove.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Crazy Love
by Chan Francis
Price: $11.99
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/crazylove.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/underthesheets.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Under the Sheets
by Dr. Kevin Leman
Price: $9.99
You Save: 29 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/underthesheetsthesecretstohotsexinyourmarriage.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/outliveyourlife.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Outlive Your Life
by Max Lucado
Price: $19.99
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/outliveyourlifebymaxlucadohardcover.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/lovedare.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Love Dare Day By Day
Wedding Edition
Price: $16.79
You Save: 27 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/lovedaredaybyday-weddingedition.aspx</link>
</content>
     <content>
    <image>images/lifeinterrupted.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Life Interrupted
by Priscilla Shirer
Price: $11.99
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/lifeinterruptednavigatingtheunexpected.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/faithfulfasting.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Faithful Fasting
by Errica L. Williams
Price: $8.79
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/faithfulfasting.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/whencouples.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[When Couples Walk Together
Price: $9.59
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/whencoupleswalktogetherjan2011-paperback.aspx</link>
</content>
</items>
ts_music.xml
<items>
<config
Milliseconds="5000"
Distance="3"
BorderColor="0xffffff"
TargetLink="_top"
TextYPosition="200"
MaxDisplayContent="6"
ContentWidth="148"
ContentHeight="300"
TransitionSpeed="0.8"
TransitionType="0"
ShowMouseOver="0"
ShowBorder="1"
ShowGlass="1"
/>
   <content>
    <image>images/untilthewholeworldhearscd.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Until the Whole
World Hears
Price: $12.76
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/untilthewholeworldhearscd.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/move.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[Move
by Thirda Day
Price: $11.19
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/move.aspx</link>
</content>
<content>
    <image>images/andifourgodisforus.jpg</image>
    <description><![CDATA[And If Our God
Is For Us
Price: $11.19
You Save: 20 %
<img src="images/addtocart.jpg" width="146" height="17">]]></description>
    <link>http://www.everythingministry.com/andifourgodisforuscd.aspx</link>
</content>
</items>

Why is Merge into single pdf using InDesign CS3 and not CS4 ?

I'm new to this so the question may be trivial, but it beats me:
I've created some InDesign files in CS4 and want to combine them into one PDF. So I opened Acrobat 9 Pro and
navigated to "Merge files into single pdf". I chose the CS4 InDesign files to Add and clicked the Combine Files button.
BUT, this starts up InDesign CS3 and not InDesign CS4 and returns a pop-up saying "unidentified error".
Why is starting CS3 InDesign and not CS4, and what is the "unidentified" error ! ?
As background I intially installed CS3 and then updated to CS4, leaving the CS3 applications intact. When I initially
bought CS3, just before CS4 was released I may have created pdfs from InDesign as an experiment, but it is possible I have not done this
since upgrading to CS4.
Thanks for any help

Thanks Michael, I was not aware of quality issues. Actually this is not really significant for my usage this time. What I'm doing is just using ID to capture notes/images/links etc in several free format ID documents. I then planned to merge them quickly into one pdf using Acrobat. I can easily shuffle the file order around to create a handy portable pdf reference document with the Merge feature.
Doing something similar from ID seemed to me to require me to create pdfs for each ID doc and them to merge them in Acrobat. I did start to write a simple script to do this in ID, but I then realised that I wanted the ordering to vary and the ID files would likely to change. Then I found the merge and bingo, that solved it..... Well it solved it on another CS4 installation that had never seen CS3, but not on my machine which had been upgraded from CS3.
I tried looking in the registry for obvious entries that might point Acrobat to use ID CS3 rather than CS4, but couldn't spot anything. I wonder if there is something buried in there ?
Thanks again for helping
Regards.

CS3 and CS4 on OXS10.6 and later

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