Fonts (Libraries)recognized problem

Wow is it me or has this place change bigtime since my last visit? lol
I use Suitcase fusion for my fonts management fyi
Okay I have divided up my library of fonts into 5 different libraries (an easier locating method for me)
But when I open PsCS5 it only recognizes one library in Suitcase (the default one.)
I know in illustrator I can pick the library I want to call up,I'm surprised Ps doesn't do that. Or am I missing something? any tips on that guys? Any help would be appreciated.
OSX 10.6.6

The ability to open up Suitcase libraries in Illustrator comes from an extensis plug in. Screenshot below is from another extensis product that is the server verison of Suitcase.
Photoshop does not have that capability, but you can try the Extensis forum, for a second opinion as there may be a script to plug in someone has developed. Is switching your libararies wihtin suitcase, not working well for you?

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