Extension Builder and Photoshop CC

May I get some info about how to handle the new Photoshop CC version ?
I need to know if it is compatible with Extension Builder, and if it's possible to get a beta to test my extensions. It should be out in June and have no other info than a press release.
I believe that building extensions for a product like Photoshop is a way to enhance this application and Adobe should appreciate it, but it's very difficult for me to get the right info and tools to continue enhancing this product.
Any help will be sincerely appreciated, thanks.

You should find your test extensions in the following directory:
Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions
Win: C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\extensions

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Hey Lesavage!
Thanks for your help!!
I figoured out couple of hours ago my self too :-)
So the problem was, and the solution is:
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I'm in Flash Builder 4.6. Bellow is a long procedure on why I'm here asking this simple question. But a shorter version of my question is exactly the title of this thread: How can I uninstall 1.5 or, better, simply upgrade to 2.0? Does someone know if it's possible without uninstalling Flash Builder completly?
Here are the (ho so long and painfully long to read) steps that leads to my problem:
I've installed CS Extension Builder 1.5 TRIAL whitout any issues. Even coded some working extensions.
Then, a license have been bought.
I've updated the files through the Install Software menu. No problems.
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Help/Install Software/What's Already Installed/Selected all CS Extension releated plugins/Uninstall/Restard Flash Builder
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I've searched all over the Internet, I've done nothing wrong. The right way to remove a plugin is from the Installed Software window.
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Restart
Success
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I don't remember if I needed to enter my serial key the first time, but this one, it seems that only linking Eclipse with the Adobe account does the trick.
Ok. So far so good, everything's working fine again. But ho, suprise, CS Extension 2 is released and my coworkers are getting this copy instead of 1.5. So hey, I need to upgrade too.
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Restart
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I do the exact same steps than before (uninstall via Eclipse all plugins related to CS Extension and manually remove the files, restart Eclipse, voilà it's gone).
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Same error that is telling my that some files are missing (like com.adobe.cside. core....).
Get back the plugin files from the recycle bin.
Now it works but version 1.5 is back
I notice in the Installation History that a state is there, not containing any CS plugins. I say hey, why not trying to revert there.
Problem #4 and last one: Now not only I'm still stuck with 1.5, which asn't been unistalled, but the plugins are still in the Installed Software list and, worse, the Uninstall button is grayed out on CS Extension plugins...
What is going on here! I just want to uninstall and upgrade! Everything I did is a mess, and I know the easy way out is probably to re-install Flash Builder. But I don't want to know how to easily fix it, I want to know WHY it happened, and if it can be fixed. And if you want the real reason... (I have tons of projects in there, and I'm lazy. I don't want to import them all again. But it's better just to say I want to get a lesson from this, don't you agree.)
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David
PS: Sorry if my english syntax isn't perfect. I'm trying very hard.

I didn't answered my question, but I got it to work without having to re-install.
Delete all these files and folders from the eclipse/plugins and eclipse/features folder of your Flash Builder installation folder
com.adobe.cslib
com.adobe.inverurie
com.adobe.xmp
Open the CS Extension Builder plugin package
Copy all .jar files from the plugin directory and paste them into the eclipse/plugins folder of the Flash Builder installation
Copy all .jar files from the features directory and paste them into the eclipse/features folder of the Flash Builder installation
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Everything works fine so far. There is a small glitch where the "CS Extension Builder Start Page" seems to miss its stylesheet, but the panel is working anyway. At this point, it's fine by me. And I'm still not able to uninstall the plugin with the "Installed Software" window (the button is grayed out).
So much for being lazy. And for wanting to repair my mistakes, of course.

CS Extension Builder 1.5 trial version is now live

All,
today we launched the trial version of CS Extension Builder 1.5 on Adobe.com. The trial version is fully functional and will expire on November 1, 2011. Here is the relevant blogpost. Anyone with an AdobeID can download, use it and enjoy the benefits of rapid extension development. You can find more info at CS Extension Builder Developer Center and also in the Trial FAQ.
Download CS Extension Builder 1.5 trial
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Product Manager
@gtavridis

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Yeah I couldnt agree with you more on the open source aspect. Maybe well get some form of AIR support on linux for those of use who develop on linux as well (doubt it comes back with Adobe driving the train) who knows what the future holds.. GOD KNOWS IM SICK OF CYGWIN...
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