Ramon or Chris Cox or G Ballard - CM ?

A few days ago I posted about something strange happening when posting images online. Let me clarify some things and the problem and see if anyone has some opinions as to what is going on.
I have a Macbook Pro 17" first gen. I am using CS4 and Bridge 3.0.0.464. I am using an Apple Cinema Display 23" matte.
I have my CS4 Color Settings to North American PrePress 2 and have those synced with Bridge.
I am using FireFox with CM and found out that Safari 4 has CM. (I don't use Safari too often and the other day didn't realize that it was CM capable).
If I open an image in PS or Bridge, either one I have taken or created or even really good test images downloaded from the net, the problem is the same, and as follows:
The images will look exactly alike in FF or Safari but they will be more saturated than PS or Bridge. So all the edits on thousands of photos are now questionable depending on what's right, Safari and FF or PS and Bridge. The latter showing less saturation which is what I am correcting all my images on. So I do not know if FF and Safari are just showing more saturation, of if Bridge and PS4 are showing less and that my images are now more saturated when viewing somewhere else.
I can even view jpgs or pngs or anything and see the saturation difference.
I use a Mocaco XR Optix Pro with the latest version of ColorEyes. I can calibrate and recalibrate and nothing changes. The images will look slightly more saturated in FF and Safari over Bridge and PS4.
I have been in Alaska and not online so have been editing all these images then decided to upload a few the other day, and now I find they are not matching what I view in PS. Hum.
Any ideas or where to start looking for the problem and solution?
Thank you.
Randal
ps-
By the way, yes, these are tagged images that I am viewing. Either created by me or downloaded on the net with ICC profiles.
R

UPDATE:
Well, when using this Macbook Pro, I have noticed that my ACD will look slightly washed out after using it for a few hours or sometimes after ten minutes or sometimes after just starting it up. But re-calibrating didn't seem to help. So I tried everything till I finally found something that seems to work when this happens...
I hot unplug the monitor from the notebook and then plug it back in and low and behold, the images in Photoshop and Bridge now look exactly like the images in FF and Safari look.
I kept thinking the ICC profiles were corrupting but couldn't rebuild them. I have had both the LCD screen and the main board on this notebook replaced after buying it new. Not a refurbished but brand new unit.
So I am updating this question here in case anyone else has similar problems. I set up a wallpaper that I can see and tell when the ACD starts to look slightly washed. I cannot explain why when this happens that FF and Safari are not affected by this but PS and Bridge are. But when I get the desktop image to look correct again, then also the images in PS and Bridge will match the images in Safari and FF.
Talk about frustrating. Nothing made sense. Nor did I think there was a fix. But there is, to unhook the monitor and reconnect it. Which still makes no sense. But hey, it works.
On a further note, I also notice I cannot find the place to disable the side buttons for the ACD right now. So it almost makes me wonder if there is a problem with the OS knowing what monitor (and maybe ICC profile) it is using. I have searched Google and found others could no longer find where to disable the side buttons of the ACD but could not find an answer as to what to do when that option is gone from Display Prefs. I have no idea.
But it goes to show that it is a hardware or APPLE issue yet again.
R

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gCopyright = win.gp.copyright.et.text;
gGridPoints = win.gp.qual.sl.value;
gDoSave3DL = win.gp.options.ck3DL.value;
gDoSaveCUBE = win.gp.options.ckCUBE.value;
gDoSaveCSP = win.gp.options.ckCSP.value;
gDoSaveICCProfile = win.gp.options.ckICC.value;
// if no files are going to be saved, then we have zero work to do
if ((false == gDoSaveICCProfile) && (false == gDoSave3DL) &&
(false == gDoSaveCUBE) && (false == gDoSaveCSP) )
// tell the user that no formats were selected
alert( strNoExportsSelected );
gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return false;
// prompt user for directory and output base filename
// default to directory and filename of current document
var currentDocumentPath
try
// if the file has no path (not saved), then this throws
var documentPath = app.activeDocument.fullName.fsName; // Get the OS friendly file path and name
documentPath = documentPath.replace(/\....$/,''); // remove extension, if there is one
documentPath = documentPath + ".lut"; // add dummy extension
currentDocumentPath = File ( documentPath );
catch (e)
// if there was no document path, default to user's home directory
var defaultName = "~/" + strUntitledLUT;
currentDocumentPath = File(defaultName);
var fname = currentDocumentPath.saveDlg(strExportPrompt);
if (fname == null)
return false;
gSaveFilePath = fname.fsName;
return true;
function doExportLUTs( path )
const keyUsing     = charIDToTypeID( 'Usng' );
const eventExport = charIDToTypeID( 'Expr' );
var desc = new ActionDescriptor();
var desc2 = new ActionDescriptor();
desc2.putString( keyFilePath, path );
desc2.putString( keyDescription, gDescription );
desc2.putInteger( keyDataPoints, gGridPoints );
// assemble the full copyright string, if needed
var copyrightAssembled = gCopyright;
if (gCopyright != "")
var theDate = new Date();
// the year is from 1900 ????
var theYear = (theDate.getYear() + 1900).toString();
// Localization team says to just use the year
var dateString = theYear;
copyrightAssembled = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/Copyright=(C) Copyright ") + dateString + " " + gCopyright;
desc2.putString( keyCopyright, copyrightAssembled );
// select output format
desc2.putBoolean( keyWriteICC, gDoSaveICCProfile );
desc2.putBoolean( keyWrite3DL, gDoSave3DL );
desc2.putBoolean( keyWriteCUBE, gDoSaveCUBE );
desc2.putBoolean( keyWriteCSP, gDoSaveCSP );
    desc.putObject( keyUsing, keyExportLUT, desc2 );
try
var resultDesc = executeAction( eventExport, desc, DialogModes.NO );
catch (e)
if ( e.number != 8007 ) { // don't report error on user cancel
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/ExportLUTFailed=Unable to run the Export Color Lookup plugin because ");
alert( str + e + " : " + e.line );
gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return false;
return true;
function doRenderGrid( points )
// call the grid rendering plugin to do the work
    const keyRenderGrid = charIDToTypeID( "3grd" );
const keyDataPoints2 = charIDToTypeID( 'grdP' );
var args = new ActionDescriptor();
    args.putInteger( keyDataPoints2, points);
try
var result = executeAction( keyRenderGrid, args, DialogModes.NO );
catch (e)
if ( e.number != 8007 ) { // don't report error on user cancel
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/RenderGridFailed=Unable to render color grid because ");
alert( str + e + " : " + e.line );
gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return false;
return true;
function resizeDocumentInPixels( width, height )
var myDocument = app.activeDocument;
var originalRulerUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits;
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;
myDocument.resizeCanvas( width, height, AnchorPosition.MIDDLECENTER)
app.preferences.rulerUnits = originalRulerUnits;
function GetColorSettings()
var desc1 = new ActionDescriptor();
var ref1 = new ActionReference();
ref1.putProperty( classProperty, kcolorSettingsStr );
ref1.putEnumerated( classApplication, typeOrdinal, enumTarget );
desc1.putReference( typeNULL, ref1 );
var result = executeAction( eventGet, desc1, DialogModes.NO );
var desc2 = result.getObjectValue( kcolorSettingsStr );
return desc2;
function GetColorConversionDitherState()
var settings = GetColorSettings();
if (settings.hasKey(kDither))
return settings.getBoolean( kDither );
else
return null;
function ConvertTo16Bit()
const eventConvertMode = charIDToTypeID( 'CnvM' );
const keyDepth = charIDToTypeID( 'Dpth' );
var modeDesc16Bit = new ActionDescriptor();
modeDesc16Bit.putInteger( keyDepth, 16 );
var result = executeAction( eventConvertMode, modeDesc16Bit, DialogModes.NO );
// state = true or false
function SetColorConversionDither( state )
var desc1 = new ActionDescriptor();
var ref1 = new ActionReference();
ref1.putProperty( classProperty, kcolorSettingsStr );
ref1.putEnumerated( classApplication, typeOrdinal, enumTarget );
desc1.putReference( typeNULL, ref1 );
var desc2 = new ActionDescriptor();
desc2.putBoolean( kDither, state );
desc1.putObject( keyTo, kcolorSettingsStr, desc2 );
executeAction( eventSet, desc1, DialogModes.NO );
function PurgeClipboard()
var desc1 = new ActionDescriptor();
desc1.putEnumerated( typeNULL, typePurgeItem, enumClipboard );
var result = executeAction( eventPurge, desc1, DialogModes.NO );
// This helps us avoid resizing existing document views in tabbed document mode.
// This is new functionality, and will not work in older Photoshop versions.
function MoveDocumentToNewWindow()
var desc1 = new ActionDescriptor();
var result = executeAction( kFloatWindowStr, desc1, DialogModes.NO );
function main()
try
var tempDoc = null;
var tempDoc2 = null;
// do basic troubleshooting first
// make sure there is a document
if (!app.activeDocument)
    gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return;
// check the document mode
var mode = app.activeDocument.mode;
if (mode != DocumentMode.RGB
&& mode != DocumentMode.LAB
&& mode != DocumentMode.CMYK)
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/UnsupportedColorMode=Could not export Color Lookup Tables because only RGB, LAB, and CMYK color modes are supported.");
alert(str);
    gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return;
// check the document depth, for safety
var depth = app.activeDocument.bitsPerChannel; // an object, not a number - why? I have no idea...
var bitsPerChannel = 1;
if (depth == BitsPerChannelType.EIGHT)
bitsPerChannel = 8;
else if (depth == BitsPerChannelType.SIXTEEN)
bitsPerChannel = 16;
else if (depth == BitsPerChannelType.THIRTYTWO)
bitsPerChannel = 32;
else
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/UnsupportedImageDepth=Could not export Color Lookup Tables because only 8, 16, and 32 bits/channel are supported.");
alert(str);
    gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return;
// Check layer types: background plus adjustments only
// For now, don't check each layer - a multiply solid layer still works as a color adjustment, as does selective blending
// Users will get odd results from other layer types (layer masks, pixel layers, etc.)
try
app.activeDocument.backgroundLayer.visible = true;
catch (e)
if (activeDocument.layers.length == 1)
alert( localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/NoAdjustmentLayers=Could not export Color Lookup Tables because this document has no adjustment layers.") );
else
alert( localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/NoBackground=Could not export Color Lookup Tables because this document has no background.") );
    gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return;
// look for last used params via Photoshop registry, getCustomOptions will throw if none exist
try
var desc = app.getCustomOptions(kScriptOptionsKey);
readOptionsFromDescriptor( desc );
catch(e)
// it's ok if we don't have any existing options, continue with defaults
// set some values from the document
gDescription = app.activeDocument.name;
// ask the user for options, bail if they cancel at any point
if ( doExportUI() == false)
    gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
return;
// we're good to go, so save our parameters for next time
app.putCustomOptions(kScriptOptionsKey, createDescriptorFromOptions() );
// remove file extension from filePath, if there is one
gSaveFilePath = gSaveFilePath.replace(/\....$/,'');
// calculate the size of image we need
var width = gGridPoints * gGridPoints;
var height = gGridPoints;
if (mode == DocumentMode.CMYK)
height = gGridPoints*gGridPoints;
// duplicate the user document so we don't mess it up in any way
tempDoc = app.activeDocument.duplicate("temporary");
// make the temporary document active
app.activeDocument.name = tempDoc;
// to avoid resizing existing document views in tabbed mode
MoveDocumentToNewWindow();
// convert 8 bit documents to 16 bit/channel for improved quality of merged adjustments
if (bitsPerChannel == 8)
ConvertTo16Bit();
depth = BitsPerChannelType.SIXTEEN;
// resize the temporary canvas to our target size
resizeDocumentInPixels( width, height )
// select background layer
tempDoc.activeLayer = tempDoc.backgroundLayer;
// render lookup base grid
var worked = doRenderGrid( gGridPoints );
if (worked != true)
tempDoc.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
return; // error should have already been shown, and there is not much we can do
// do not flatten here -- the export automatically gets flattened data
// and we may need layers for LAB->RGB conversion below
// export the chosen formats
worked = doExportLUTs( gSaveFilePath );
if (worked != true)
tempDoc.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
return; // error should have already been shown, and there is not much we can do
// for LAB documents to export 3DLUT (which are inherently RGB), we have to do additional work
// As a bonus, this works for CMYK as well!
if ( mode != DocumentMode.RGB )
var filePath = gSaveFilePath + "RGB";
var oldDitherState = GetColorConversionDitherState();
try
SetColorConversionDither(false);
const targetProfileName = "sRGB IEC61966-2.1";
// new document temp2 in sRGB, matching depth of original
var originalRulerUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits;
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;
tempDoc2 = app.documents.add( width, gGridPoints, 72, "temp2",
NewDocumentMode.RGB, DocumentFill.WHITE,
1.0, depth, targetProfileName );
app.preferences.rulerUnits = originalRulerUnits;
// make the new doc active
app.activeDocument.name = tempDoc2;
// to avoid resizing existing document views in tabbed mode
MoveDocumentToNewWindow();
// insert grid
worked = doRenderGrid( gGridPoints );
if (worked == true)
tempDoc2.selection.selectAll();
tempDoc2.activeLayer = tempDoc2.backgroundLayer;
tempDoc2.selection.copy();
tempDoc2.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
tempDoc2 = null;
// make sure temp1 is active
app.activeDocument.name = tempDoc;
// resize for RGB grid
resizeDocumentInPixels( width, gGridPoints );
tempDoc.selection.selectAll();
tempDoc.paste(true);
PurgeClipboard(); // so we don't leave an odd, large item on the clipboard
tempDoc.selection.deselect();
tempDoc.flatten();
// convert temp1 to sRGB
tempDoc.convertProfile( targetProfileName, Intent.RELATIVECOLORIMETRIC, true, false );
// export the chosen formats
worked = doExportLUTs( filePath );
// at this point we still have to clean up, even if the call failed, so fall through
else
tempDoc2.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
catch (e)
if ( e.number != 8007 ) { // don't report error on user cancel
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/UnableToConvertRGB=Unable to convert image to RGB because ");
alert( str + e + " : " + e.line );
if (tempDoc2 != null) tempDoc2.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script
// always reset the dither state
SetColorConversionDither( oldDitherState );
PurgeClipboard(); // so we don't leave an odd, large item on the clipboard
} // if not RGB
// always close temp document without saving
tempDoc.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
catch (e)
if ( e.number != 8007 ) { // don't report error on user cancel
var str = localize("$$$/JavaScripts/Export3DLUT/UnableToExport=Unable to export LUT because ");
alert( str + e + " : " + e.line );
// always close temp document without saving
if (tempDoc != null) tempDoc.close( SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES );
gScriptResult = 'cancel'; // quit, returning 'cancel' (dont localize) makes the actions palette not record our script

Hi blabla12345,
(untested and without warranty)
replace this line:
const sSaveCUBE = "CUBE";
with this:
const sSaveCUBE = "cube";
Have fun

PhotoShop CC 2014 - Blowing Directories on Hard Drives - Should Ship with a free Version of Disk Warrior ;-)

Since installing PS CC 2014 I have had serious problems.
Problems one could expect from a 'new' software.
However, having my drives' directories damaged due to Scratch Disks is something I have never seen before.
I had PS use an SSD as Scratch Disk. As this became full, I assigned another scratch disk (This time a RAID0).
As it ran full (200GB of PS Scratch) All the other files on that drive vanished. And photoshop was no longer able to even save the current document
(event though the destination had enough space avail.) See screenshot:(Watch the finder status in the back, the doc to be saved was 200MB and my disk had 3.38 GB avail.
But PS would not let me save due to scratch disks full)
Anyway, back to the serious problem. The RAID0 scratch disk, after I quit PS, was not longer mountable.
Trying to repair it with DU reported:
And trying with terminal This:
** /dev/rdisk13
Executing fsck_hfs (version hfs-226.1.1).
** Checking Journaled HFS Plus volume.
** Checking extents overflow file.
** Checking catalog file.
** Rebuilding catalog B-tree.
CreateNewBTree returned -34
Disk full error
So I went ahead and did some research and found Disk Warrior.
It was able to rebuild my catalog and I am up an running again.
But having to spend $99 on a PS bug is not so nice. I have been able to recreate this problem 3 times the past hours.
The problem occurs only when PS is using the RAID as Scratch disk. If I try to fill the drive by writing to it via terminal or Finder,
i just get a Disk is Full. PS on the other hand will blow the catalog and make the disk unmountable...
Any Ideas ?

Thanks for your reply, Chris Cox. I've checked the Windows System Event Log and here are the details:
Details (Tab) of same error (Photoshop)
I noticed since Jan 5, 2015, Photoshop has crashed a lot. I run Adobe Illustrator with it but it doesn't give the same errors. Other applications run fine too, so I'm not sure if it as you mentioned that it is the "system" that is crashing so often.
(You seem to have suggested a video card upgrade. I will work on that next. Thanks)
I hope you or anyone who can, help me with this problem with Photoshop and the issue with my account in Creative Cloud.
Looking forward to your help. Thank you.

Photoshop CC (2014) keeps on crashing on my Wondows system

Dear ADOBE,
Please HELP. I have paid for a CC Complete and I am encountering several problems. What's worse is it's a struggle to reach you for help or "Customer Care". I struggled finding a way to Chat for help. I left messages on Twitter for help. I posted several questions on the Community and seems this is the only way to contact you for help. There has been no response.
I am in the middle of a project and this is causing me serious downtime. I hope you can look into this as soon as possible and provide solutions.
Photoshop Crash Report:
7th time. Do I need to uninstall and re-install already?
6th Time
- Zooming Out (Zoom In/Out)
- Pop Out window says:
   "Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 has stopped working
   A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.
Close program (Button) "
- How do I send a crash report to Adobe?
5th Time
- Painting (using Brush Tool) on a shape layer
- 1:19 PM (UTC+08:00)
- Just restarted PC
- Crashed 4x Times prior to restart
1-4th Time
- Noticed red vertical lines on the document
--End of Crash Report--
Q&A based on Photoshop CC crashes on Win 8!
I am using Windows 7.
Could you please elaborate the issue?
What exactly happens once the application Crash?I have no choice but to "Close Program" (See above "6th Time" 2nd bullet pt)
Are there any errors – if so, what are they?See above "6th Time" 2nd bullet pt
When exactly does the crash occur?It crashes several times in less than an hour. At one point it was 1:19 PM (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Timezone.
Does it crash right after launching the application or after the product splash screen or when you use a particular feature?No, no, and perhaps.
Can you check the crash log and provide me the Faulty Module?How do I do this please?
Please provide the below information:
Adobe product name and version numberAdobe CC Complete (Free version). I upgraded last month and fully paid but I have been downgraded to free version. I don't know why. It doesn't seem fair with all the hassles and the struggles I am encountering now, not to mention the limited features I get.
Operating system and version numberWindows 7
The full text of any error message(s)   "Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 has stopped working
                  A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.
                  Close program (Button) "
What you were doing when the problem occurred?6th time it crashed - I was zooming out. 4th & 5th time - I was painting (Brush Tool) on a shape layer.
Screenshots of the problemOf the pop-out window? (You may refer above "6th Time" 2nd bullet pt on "Crash Report")
Computer hardware, such as CPU; GPU; amount of RAM; etc.Intel Core i5; 12G RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT, 56 GB Free on Primary Hard Disk, (210GB Total)
Looking forward to your helpful solutions as soon as possible. Also, could you provide a better way to contact you for "Customer Service"?
- Charity C.

Thanks for your reply, Chris Cox. I've checked the Windows System Event Log and here are the details:
Details (Tab) of same error (Photoshop)
I noticed since Jan 5, 2015, Photoshop has crashed a lot. I run Adobe Illustrator with it but it doesn't give the same errors. Other applications run fine too, so I'm not sure if it as you mentioned that it is the "system" that is crashing so often.
(You seem to have suggested a video card upgrade. I will work on that next. Thanks)
I hope you or anyone who can, help me with this problem with Photoshop and the issue with my account in Creative Cloud.
Looking forward to your help. Thank you.

Cannot open Photoshop: get error: To open "Adobe Photoshop CS5.app," you need a Java SE 6 runtime. Would you like to install one now? However installing Java SE 6 runtime does not fix nor does installing Oracle Java SE 7. Adobe says Apple is problem.

Searching the internet for solutions to this and some discussion with Adobe.
Adobe say Photoshop does not use java so it should not be asking for a java runtime.
The question is how can I stop Photoshop asking to install java since Photoshop does not need or use Java to run?
Found various links that might be helpful:
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/58203/mountain-lion-with-java -7-only/58841#58841,
Work around for app that asks fo SE 6 when SE 7 is installed
Running Java Apps on OS X with Only JRE 7
How OS X determines an app needs Java,
Installing & Deinstalling Java SE 6 & SE 7, http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/install-java-jre-mac-os.html
Adobe's Installing Java SE 6
Java Mac Security and Background to SE 6 to SE 7 Changes
Java 7 & OS X
Known Issues with Adobe Software on OS X Lion
Adobe's Installing Java SE 6

However as I have Oracle Java SE 7 installed and SE 6 is deprecated and no longer supported for security reasons.
Apple is actually responsible for Java 6's security. They take Oracle's code and do whatever is needed to make it compatible with Apple's OS. Java 6 is still getting security updates from Apple. Versions 6 and 7 can also exist on the same drive. They won't interfere with each other.
Also I am assured in no uncertain terms by Chris Cox over at Adobe that Photoshop CS 5 does not use java at all and that the java error message and so called dependency is just an error on the part of Apple.
I did find a topic where Chris stated that for CS6, which I know is true. I've installed CS6 (and CC) on a newly formatted drive in Mountain Lion, and neither made any mention of requiring Java. Could have sworn CS5.5 and earlier did you Java for a few functions. Though I likely only assumed that since that version and earlier always causes a prompt to install Java if it isn't already on the drive.
So is there any way to run Photoshop with SE 7 only installed or even better with no java installed?
It doesn't really matter much if Java is installed. Java 6 should put an app in the Utilities folder by the name of Java Preferences. Open that, and you can completely disable it by undoing the check boxes.
Perhaps there is a way to make OS X stop thinking it needs java SE 6 to run Photoshop CS 5.
Apple would have to make a change to the OS itself. It's a not a user accessible setting.

Ramon or Chris Cox or G Ballard - CM ?

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