"Maximum compatibility"

Is there a way to know if a psd file has been saved with maximum compatibility? I have a bunch of PSD files that I want to move to light room from iPhoto and my understanding is that they will not move to light room unless they were saved with maximum compatibility. Or do I have to move these files back to Photoshop and re-save them with maximum compatibility checked in the preferences?

Yes, it is necessary: Maximize Compatibility « Julieanne Kost's Blog
So go ahead and resave and keep that setting to "Always".

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PSD files don't up-load because "maximum compatability" issues

I have a load of PSD files that don't load because they were saved in previous versions of PS when maximum compatability did not exist in preferences. The problem is they are mixed in with other files and Light Room does not identify the specific files.
When I eventually do locate one the fix is easy enough to resave with this setting.
Currently I am sorting all files by type, sorting out the PSD files, running an action to correct then upload. Really takes the fun out of this.
Any suggestions?

Hi Gaspar,
Are you using a preloader for the project? If so, the default
one in Captivate waits for 60% of the project to load before
playing. Perhaps try to add the preloader if you aren't using one,
or remove it if you are to see if that makes a difference. In
Captivate 3, you can change this option in Preferences -->
Project --> Start and End --> Loading Screen.
Good luck,
David
Edit: I just tried this too and got the same results when
publishing with all versions of Flash - I was a little surprised to
see it even with Flash 7 exports, because Captivate has let me
embed .swf animations into a single .swf project file using Flash
7. I'm guessing that whatever Flash "engine" Captivate uses to
create its own FMV .swfs must be Flash 8 or 9. That would be
something that would be nice to adjust - especially because of the
lack of the ability to merge .swf files into one file. I guess I'll
send a feature request again...

Error Log Contains Path To PSD, I need to open each one listed and SAVE AS with Maximum Compatibility

Hi,
I am looking to create a script that pulls the path of the listed PSD from the attached Error Log file.
The files could not be read. Please re-open the files in Photoshop and save them with the ‘Maximize Compatibility’ preference enabled. (20)
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Sheraton Cypress\PSDs\Sheraton Cypress Court Restaurant.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Sheraton Cypress\PSDs\Sheraton Cypress Rock Garden.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Sheraton Cypress\PSDs\Sheraton Link.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Sheraton Cypress\PSDs\Sheraton Cypress Court Area.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Sheraton Cypress\PSDs\SheratonCypress_Guestroom.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\Ballroom.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\DiningArea.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\Lobby.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\Pool.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\Meeting Space.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\PSDS\Fitness.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_Guestbathroom.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_GuestSuite.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\FP_London_BusinessCenter.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_GuestroomBathroomTwo.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_GuestroomBathroom.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_GuestSuite_Desk.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_Guestroom.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Four Points London_Guestroom_Double.psd
    \\WDMYCLOUDEX4\imageArchive\Brandon Barre\Bradon\Four Points London\PSD\Untitled1.psd
The text above was created when the PSD was saved with Maximum Compatibilyt turned off and Lightroom will not Import them.
I am looking for guidance or someone to create it as I am willing to pay for it that references the text file, each line opening the file in Photoshop and Saving As in same place with Maximize Compatibility and done sequentially.
Thank you kindly,
Thomas

Something to get you started:
var inputFolderPath = "/path/to/folder",
    outputFolderPath = "/path/to/other/folder",
    templatePath = "/path/to/template.indd",
    inputFolder = new Folder(folderPath),
    outputFolder = new Folder(outputFolderPath),
    template = new File(tempatePath),
    files = inputFolder.getFiles(),
    file, fileString, doc, idName, i, l;
outputFolder.create();
for (i = 0, l = files.length; i < l; i++) {
    file = file.open('r');
    idName = file.displayName.replace(/\.[^\/.]+$/, '') + ".indd";
    fileString = file.read();
    file.close();
    doc = app.open(template);
    doYourStuff(doc, fileString);
    doc.save(outputFolder + "/" + idName);
    doc.close();
This would name the versioned InDesign files the same as the input text file but with the ".indd" extension. You might need to consider filtering the files in the getFiles() call, if you have filetypes in your input folder you don't want to process. It's clearer to just re- open the template file on disk, rather than reverting, and amounts to the same thing.
Jeff

.psd files over 500mb will not place unless saved at "maximum compatability"

I am trying to use InDesign in place of a software RIP in order to print art reproductions on a large format printer. I need to print the same image at different sizes and be able to pull them up and print rapidly. InDesign is faster at printing than Photoshop since the files load so quickly and I can change the print size very quickly vs. photoshop.
My print files vary from 250mb to 800mb as these are very large fine art reproductions. I am not in the habbit of saving my .psd files with the "maximize file compatibility" flag in order to save on disk space. Files under approx. .5gb will place into InDesign CS2 fine despite this with a warning that performance will suffer but once I get into 600mb files it shows up a small black box with several white pixels in it instead of the image and no matter how much I zoom I cannot read what is apparantly written in the box. No other warning is given and when I try to print the same black box is output to the printer.
see the image here:
http://www.schoellerfineart.com/adobe-error.GIF
If I use a 600+mb file with maximized compatability on it will display and print fine. Is there a way to avoid maximizing file compatability on these larger files other than flattening the image? I need to be able to adjust color/densities frequently on these images but saving 2 versions will eat up disk space real fast and takes quite some time to do.
Best, Tim

What are the system specs? I've places images that large with no problem
at all.
Bob

Ps CS6 Problem: unable to prevent uncompressed compatibility image being saved in 32-bpc docs

Ps CS6
OS X 10.6.8
There seems always to be an uncompressed compatibility image in 32-bit PSD and PSB, and in 32-bit layered TIFF. That's regardless of Maximum Compatibility being disabled when saving.
If Maximum Compatibility is enabled, there correctly is an uncompressed composite in the file.
If Maximum Compatibility is disabled, there's an overhead equivalent to an uncompressed image with the document's size. I reckon the all-white compatibility image is uncompressed! If any image should be compressed, that surely is it. What a ridiculous waste of storage space. An unnecessary consumption of hundreds of MB per document in many cases.
This uncompressed compatibility image would explain why an embedded 32-bit PSB which stores the IBL of a 3D Layer consumes the enormous storage of a large uncompressed 32-bit image despite it being compressible to a few hundred KB.
If I've missed some switch to prevent this waste of storage, please point me to it. Otherwise, please employ compression when appropriate.

That is correct - without that, many other applications fail to read the file.
We think we've got a way to compress even the solid color data in 32 bit/channel, but it wasn't as straightforward as it sounds (floating point is tricky).

802.11a/g/n optimizing for compatibility

How to ensure maximum client compatibility and stability in 802.11a/b/g/n networks?
I am running a Wireless network based on the WLC 5508 6 SW version, (with WCS mgmt) and 1142 APs. I would like a broad variety of clients, old G clients and new N clients to experience a stable connection to the network. I see Apple Macbooks, Lenovo-, Dell- and HP laptops in addition to HTC smartphones and iPhones on this network.
I am having issues with some types of clients experiencing "unstable" connections. They are able to get a link for a variable ammount of time, then suddenly loose connection for a short period of time before reconnecting. These clients mostly use a third party SSL-VPN link over my wireless, therefore the loss of connection can be quite annoying. From time to time some of these clients seem to be flapping between access points but not seamless like roaming should be, rather with a short stop in connectivity before reconnecting.
Previously we had a 802.11g Aruba wireless network in the same location. It had no such difficulties. This points me toward the config parametres in the controller.
Which 802.11 b/g/n and WLAN parameters can affect this? I am looking for a document describing a best practice for setting up these parameters, or if someone here has input to a successful stable setup as the configuration guide only says e.g. "Enable if you want Aironet Information Elements" does not help in deciding if I want this
My WLAN is set up with WPA2/AES PSK
and a guest network with web auth
Examples of parameters:
which Radio policy (bgn or gn)
Aironet IE?
MFP (disabled or enabled)
QoS profile?
can CCX location measurement affect performance?
Which Data rates should be set mandatory/enabled/disabled?
MCS (data rate) settings for 802.11n
anything I have forgotten?
The goal is:
A simple, no hassle network providing maximum compatibility with different clients with a plus of 802.11n speeds for compatible clients
wbr
-LA

Hey! I implemented your suggested improvements and the first impression is good!
on 802.11a and b/g I disabled lower datarates, set 12Mbps to mandatory and the higher ones to supported. The instant improvement was the RTT measurements I made (previously they averaged at about 13ms (to an internet site) after the change they dropped to about 3-4 ms on average! I would say this is a very significant improvement!
I have not been able to get any feedback from the user community yet :), but it sounds promising...
I am still looking for some more insight into these issues, so if someone still has some ideas, please let us know!
-LA

Platform compatibility question(s) from new user!

I'm confused.
I picked up Java a few days ago, with the intention of converting a long-standing JavaScript project that I have to run as an applet. I downloaded and installed the Java2 SDK (1.4) and associated runtime environment, and a simple but good IDE (JCreator 2).... and I'm happily developing applets to my heart's content. Cool language, by the way.
HOWEVER, none of my colleagues (on IE5/5.5 on Win2K/Millenium) can view my resulting efforts. Their browsers complain that they can't find the class. Works on mine, on-line, just not theirs. I've sadly made the assumption that it's because I've installed the 1.4 JRE and they haven't.
I REALLY want to use 1.4 to develop if I can. My JavaScript project that I'm converting is heavily dependant upon regular expression operations, and it would be a pity not to have them available - but platform compatibility is a must; this is a commercial project.
I'm missing something here, and I need to ask some really fundemental questions.
1. I was assuming that most browsers over 4.0 would support "Java2". Just what IS their level of support, by default. I hate new plug-ins, and the Java ones arent trivial!
2. I had thought that any flavour of Java2 (1.2/3/4) would work on the same virtual machine release, and that new features in 1.4 would simply compile to existing bytecode sequences. Am I wrong?
3. If I have to develop for maximum compatibility with earlier browsers, can I do this with 1.4 and some compiler switch, or do I have to download older SDKs?
4. If the worst comes to the worst, is there a class out there that handles regular expression "style" operations that will work on older releases of the language.
Sorry that there's a fair bit there to answer, but since I can't find this info ANYWHERE on the web, I guess I won't be the only newbie facing such issues.
Peter McKean.

just a few points to add to the other answer :
HOWEVER, none of my colleagues (on IE5/5.5 on
Win2K/Millenium) can view my resulting efforts. Their
browsers complain that they can't find the class.
Works on mine, on-line, just not theirs. I've sadly
made the assumption that it's because I've installed
the 1.4 JRE and they haven't.
Yeah the Java support in IE is whack. The m$ JVM never got past java 1.1.4 compatability for various reasons. So unless you want users to install the java 2 pluggins, you have to code applets with the java 1.1 api. You can still do this with a java 2 sdk - you just have to watch the parts of the api you use.
>>
2. I had thought that any flavour of Java2 (1.2/3/4)
would work on the same virtual machine release, and
that new features in 1.4 would simply compile to
existing bytecode sequences. Am I wrong?Yeah you are wrong ;) . When do do:
import java.<package>.<class>
you are telling the compiler where to find the classes you are about to re-use in your code. You are not including them in your final compiled class files. So when the program runs, it looks for the classes in the classpath. If you use classes that don't exist in an older jvm, the program won't run in that jvm. (Same as if a C or C++ program is dynamically linked to dlls (in Win32) or shared objects on unix - they need to be on the system that the program is executed on.)
hope this helps...

HARD DRIVE COMPATIBILITY

I have a HP G7000, the hard drive recently stopped working (out of warranty), and I need to replace it -__-
I was wondering, what the MAXIMUM Compatibility was for the laptop?
It currently has a 120GB (BROKE)... I was wondering if it could go up to 1TB?? Or would it not support that memory capacity?
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Compatibility with Photoshop CS5 and CS6

Anyone who can help me please leave a comment or a suggestion. I would gladly appreciate it!!
I am starting a Digital Media class in college and CS5 is what is setup on the computers and textbooks are also about CS5 as well. They haven't upgraded to CS6 yet. I am mainly doing Photoshop, Flash Professional, and Illustrator in this class. The first program we are using is Photoshop. I have just paid for and downloaded the Creative Cloud and everything pertains to CS6.
My question is should I stick with using Photoshop CS5? Or can Photoshop CS6 be used as long as I don't use the newer parts of the program?
Also will there be compatible issues in say for instance I am doing a project and going back and forth from my computer at home (with CS6) to working on it at school (with CS5)?

As long as you enable the "Maximum Compatibility" option, you will always have data to work with. Of course some features will not be available, but that should not be that big an issue. I'd rather be concerned about Flash and Illustrator, which are much more prone to converting data into non-editable stuff when saving from a newer version to an older version....
Mylenium

Maximize Compatibility vs Storage Optimization

I'm working on a new project that will require me to store thousands of PS files. I have noticed that the maximum compatibility option affects the end files size significantly. For example the original autogenerated PS file starts at 32 MB, and jumps to 57 MB when saved to maximize compatibility and shrinks to 21 MB when the option is not selected. What exactly am I losing by not maximizing compatibility? If it is just the file preview image and the ability to use on very old builds of PS, it might be worth the savings on storage space. The PS files don’t contain any new features where backsaving will be an issue. I was able to open the non-max comp file in CS2 with all its layers. I've attached a link to the example file I'm referring to. Thanks for the help.
https://app.box.com/s/35ssi02qaiz48jxgaten
-Brennan

Nothing more than you mentioned comes to mind.
Only thing about the composite previews (that won't be generated/saved) is that non-Adobe software may rely upon them. That said, many 3rd party programs now can see into .psd files and deal with the contents. The FastPictureViewer codec pack is one such example - it can thumbnail even .psd files not saved with Max Compat.
For what it's worth, I switched to Maximize Compatibility: Never quite a while ago, and I have had no problems. I don't share my .psd files with others much.
-Noel

Saving file with max compatibility in Photoshop is not recognized by Muse when I try to import

I had "save with maximum compatibility" set to "always" in the Photoshop preferences and Muse would not recognize this and not import the PSD file. So I set "save with maximum compatibility" to "ask" and did a "save as" in order to force Photoshop to save it with "max compatibility." I verified that the "max compatibility" box was checked. Tried to import, or Place, the PSD file in Muse: no go. What's wrong here?

Thanks, Jeff, for continuing to follow up on this. I did indeed use the PSD as 8-bit RGB (which came from a website template I bought some years ago). My workaround has been to make a PNG version of the PSD. Muse accepts the PNG file. But I'd really like to know why the PSD fails to import. It's a mystery right now. I downloaded a sample Muse project last week that was part of a video tutorial. Importing the PSDs from that sample project was no problem.
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Compatability CS5 with CS4

Hai there
At the PR-department of our company i have a colleague still using Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection and she is very happy with it.
Her colleagues are working with CS5 and there they are creating (^^) a challenge.
Someone outside Adobe was telling me about a plug-in so that CS4 users could work with files made by CS5 software.
IMy question is;
Does any plug-in described like above exist and is this legit ?
If so, where can i find it ?

In so many words: That's utter nonsense on any level. Programs that are able to save back to older versions like Illustrator or InDesign don't require extra plug-ins, you just have to select the correct version level in the save dialog. Other programs like Photoshop always had backward compatibility by using the maximum compatibility setting. Likewise, programs that use standardized formats for images like PNG or JPEG and other data like HTML in Dreamweaver couldn't care less where a file was originally created. And fianlly there are programs that just don't bother because it would be pointless to provide backward compatibility liek the video programs because that stuff is evolving so rapidly and there would no point in trying to open current video formats in outdated legacy apps. So by all means, whatever that person said it's just plain wrong.
Mylenium

File compatibility setting in Pref. / composite thumbnail

I would like photoshop to show a file image for the thumbnail (instead the generic lines of type). I know in the pref box I can set the "Maximize File compatibility" to "Always" or Ask, and this will save a flattened version of the file as part of the document. But this greatly increased the file size. I did some checking on 10 layered files ranging from 14Mb to 45Mb. The new file size increased a whopping 35% to 88%. That's a heavy price to pay both on my system here, our back up / archive, CD / DVD burning, and our client systems.
I'm in the process of putting together a browser based image library. To render a image thumbnail it shows the generic lines of type if layered (useless), and a image thumbnail only if "File compatibility" is set to Yes. ( Which greatly increases file size, and cost of storage space).
Is there a way to get a image thumbnail without having to set Maximize File Compatibility to Yes?
It would seem to me that photoshop should be able to create a small, low res flattened version, at a low quality setting, that would be on the kb in size for a thumbnail. And imbed that into the file, vs the bloated composite. I understand the reason for the composite for file compatibailty with previous versions etc. Just not for creating the thumbnail.
I'm hoping some else has more info that I don't.
thanks all...
JeffN

Jeff,
The wording in Preferences > File Handling may have misled you. It says "Image Previews" in connection with creating a file icon despite a file's icon having nothing to do with Finder's preview.
With OS X Photoshop, as long as the preference to create icon is enabled, an icon is generated from the visible composite of the document and is attached to the PSD file (not actually embedded in the file) regardless of the Maximum Compatibility setting. Finder will display the icon.
However, Max Compat has to be enabled for a composite to be stored in the PSD, and it is that composite which Finder reads to generate its preview.
At least that's the case for 8-bit per channel PSD.

PSD FILE MAXIMUM

I can't place Photoshop CS6 file to Illustrator CS5 that I already choice PSD file maximum for any version?

As long as the psd file is using maximum compatibility, older versions should be able to read that file. Keep in mind that certain features may not transfer or you may get a flattened single layer. Which makes editing it a bit more difficult, but not impossible.

(psd) File Compatibility from CS3 to PS-6.1

Good Day,
I am hoping that this is as simple as using "maximum compatibility" in CS3.
I have a collegue who is still hanging on to PS 6.1 (erg!!) and need to know if I can send him CS3 (psd)s without too much heartache??
Yeah, I know! Not too much room to complain when I'm still on CS3 I just can't reconcile the cost/benefit offset. Yet!
Thanks in advance
Kind Regards,
Silicon9

Noel,
Wow! You are totally awesome, and 100% correct.
This post should have stated version 6.0.1, not 6.1
Thank you for pointing out the .0 difference.
Kindest Regards, and good luck with the OCD meds.
Silicon9

"Maximum compatibility"

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