Swatches Pallette that behaves more like Illustrator or InDesign

Please implement a swatches pallette that behaves more like the one in Illustrator or InDesign - with the ability to group swatches, easily import groups of swatches from another file or .ase, and overall just be more friendly for editing and creating swatches for specific project use or client use. (also make it easier to delete groups of swatches)
Thanks!

There won't be complete consistency, becuase the applications work in very different ways. Photoshop's swatches are just a way to pick colors, not live objects connected to the artwork as in Illustrator and InDesign.
Also, each app has considerable history, and major changes to functionality aren't undertaken lightly.
And remember that each app addresses many different kinds of user: what may be appropriate to your workflow may hinder someone else's. (and we can't offer an infinite number of UI variants)
But that said, we have several requests to make Photoshop's swatches (and other presets) easier to manage. We have some ideas, but haven't had time to work on them yet.

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I'm not the only designer that wished InDesign worked more like Illustrator. (I am sure the opposite is true too.)
Are there any Plug-ins for ID that can make it function more like Ill?? (shortcut keys, Tools... etc.)
There are many differences between both applications, yet they do the same thing most of the time. The programmers not want to work together??
Imagine if undo, cut, copy paste were changed to different letters? wouldn't that drive you NUTS?!
Plug in 1.
A shortcut tool, A lists of all the shortcut keys, and you can choose, Work like Illustrator/Photoshop/Indesign
Plug in 2.
Masking (Please this is the worst user experience on a computer going)
I can begin to explain how annoying working with images in ID is, it's nothing like illustrator. a plugin to change this experience would be the best thing to happen to ID since it's inception.
Adobe had a choice when they started ID, make it like Quark, or make it like an Adobe product. They leaned heavily on Quarks usability as that was the industry standard. Why Adobe hasn't made it their own yet, I still don't know.
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With regard to masking, I am referring to the interface. The image must always be in a separate bounding box in indesign. This makes resizing or moving much more annoying. changing the size of the image.. the bounding box, is always 100% even if you change that. Meaning you need to go in and select the image, and then go back and select the bounding box. It's just too many steps.
But yes, your point about why isn't ID -> PS -> Ill - ID
which is what I am asking for.
does anyone have a way of making these 3 apps more like the other?
Copy shortcuts?
Tools?
I don't care if they are all like ID or PS or ILL... i just want the option to have them all more similar...
Like I say, imagine of Undo Cut Copy Paste were not the same, what would you think?

How do I tweak Snow Leopard (Finder & Safari) to make it behave more like Tiger?

I've recently upgraded to a Mac Pro 4,1 from a Power Mac G4, and to Mac OS X 10.6.8 from 10.4.11 in the process.
There are a few little ways in which Snow Leopard behaves differently to Tiger, and I'm wondering if (for each item on the list below) anyone has any suggestions on how I can make things behave as I'd like, rather than as they do.
While I'm at it, I've included a couple of things that never behaved as I'd like in Tiger either, but which may also be alterable.
I'd prefer, if possible, solutions that result from simple changes in settings, or perhaps "sudo" commands entered into Terminal, rather than having to install third party software.
Also, I'd appreciate those that choose to reply refrain from suggesting I upgrade to Lion or Mountain Lion. These aren't options I can consider at the moment.
1. In the Finder, clicking Go -> Recent Folders gives the 10 most recently opened folders. Is there a way to change this number?
There isn't an option to do this in the "Appearance" preference pane, where "Number of recent items" can be set for "Applications", "Documents" and "Servers". There's also no option to alter the number of "Recent Folders" in any other preference pane that I can see. I've posted a similar list of questions over at the Macrumors forums, where the one reply I've had so far suggested I use the "General" preference pane, however I don't have one of these. I think "General" was possibly a pane in a much earlier version of Mac OS X?
2. In the Finder, folders on the desktop often don't deselect the way they always did in Tiger. For example, if I double click a folder to open it, the folder's icon highlights. The folder often doesn't deselect / unhighlight though when I then click on the desktop or elsewhere. It often takes 2 or 3 additional clicks for the icon to deselect. Is this a known bug, and can it be fixed? The reply in the Macrumors forum says "It's a known bug, it's even worse in Mountain Lion.".
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In Tiger, the newly opening folder would always open at its previously set size & position. In Snow Leopard though, using the "alt" key causes the newly opening folder to open at the size & position of its enclosing folder instead, not at its previously set size & position.
Worse, the folder then seems to "remember" this incorrect size & position which it takes from its enclosing folder, wiping out its previous (correct) size & position. Is there any way to make things behave like they did in Tiger?
The reply in the Macrumors forum suggested I try "alt - command", but this makes things behave identically to "alt" on its own, as does using "command" on its own.
Only when I don't use any modifier key does the opening window open at its correct size & position, but then without any modifier, the enclosing window remains open (as per my Finder preference selection), and its this preference that I often want to override, but with the newly opening window's correct size & position being maintained.
4. In Safari (version 4.1.3) under Tiger, the "Command-`" keyboard shortcut (that's Command and the key to the left of the "z" key) cycles through each open Safari window in turn, before returning to the original window.
However in Safari (version 5.1.7) on Snow Leopard, this keyboard shortcut seems to work very erratically. For example if I have, say, 8 windows open, the shortcut might only rotate through the 2 or 3 frontmost windows over & over again, rather than through all 8 in order. It might take 5 or 6 cycles of attempts before the rest of the windows appear at the front of the stack. This fault seems to be intermittent though. Is this a known bug, and can it be fixed?
5. When I press "Command-f" in the Finder, a search window opens. I'm having 2 problems with the search window.
Firstly, directly below the field where the search term is to be typed, is the word "Search:" with a row of only 2 buttons to the right. The first is labelled "This Mac" and the second is labelled with the name of the folder that I have set the "New Finder windows open:" preference to in Finder Preferences.
I can't find any way of adding any further locations to this row of only 2 buttons. For example, "Macintosh HD" is in my sidebar, but I can't drag it to the row of buttons to create a new "Macintosh HD" button, nor can I find any other way to make the search only look in specific places (such as only on the "Macintosh HD" disk). I'm stuck with either "This Mac" or with the folder that I've set the "New Finder windows open:" preference to.
How can I select where I want a search to take place? I could do this in Tiger with a couple of mouse clicks.
Secondly, to the right of the 2 search location buttons is a small vertical bar, and then 2 further buttons, labelled "Contents" and "File Name". The "Contents" button is always selected by default. How can I make the "File Name" button the default rather than the "Contents" button?
Many thanks in advance for any input anyone has.

Diamond Dave wrote:
1. In the Finder, clicking Go -> Recent Folders gives the 10 most recently opened folders. Is there a way to change this number?
AFAIK, there's no default setting to change that. Take a look at defaults for Finder.
2. In the Finder, folders on the desktop often don't deselect the way they always did in Tiger. For example, if I double click a folder to open it, the folder's icon highlights. The folder often doesn't deselect / unhighlight though when I then click on the desktop or elsewhere. It often takes 2 or 3 additional clicks for the icon to deselect. Is this a known bug, and can it be fixed?
AFAIK, that's normal behavior. The folder opens and gets focus. To return to the Desktop requires a click to gain focus and the click the Desktop to deselect anything previously selected.
3. In the Finder, under Preferences, I have "Always open folders in a new window" checked, as I prefer. Often though, I like to hold down the "alt" key when double clicking on a folder to open it, so that the enclosing folder closes at the same time as the folder I'm double clicking on opens, thereby overriding the preference I've set.
Still works that way here in SL.
In Tiger, the newly opening folder would always open at its previously set size & position. In Snow Leopard though, using the "alt" key causes the newly opening folder to open at the size & position of its enclosing folder instead, not at its previously set size & position.
Worse, the folder then seems to "remember" this incorrect size & position which it takes from its enclosing folder, wiping out its previous (correct) size & position. Is there any way to make things behave like they did in Tiger?
Nope. You're in the minority, so Apple changed it, since more wanted it that way than the old Tiger way.
4. In Safari (version 4.1.3) under Tiger, the "Command-`" keyboard shortcut (that's Command and the key to the left of the "z" key) cycles through each open Safari window in turn, before returning to the original window.
Can't help, since I normally only use one window and many tabs. Also, I don't see that shortcut. Enable the Debug menu option and peruse Debug->Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts.
5. When I press "Command-f" in the Finder, a search window opens. I'm having 2 problems with the search window.
Firstly, directly below the field where the search term is to be typed, is the word "Search:" with a row of only 2 buttons to the right. The first is labelled "This Mac" and the second is labelled with the name of the folder that I have set the "New Finder windows open:" preference to in Finder Preferences.
I can't find any way of adding any further locations to this row of only 2 buttons. For example, "Macintosh HD" is in my sidebar, but I can't drag it to the row of buttons to create a new "Macintosh HD" button, nor can I find any other way to make the search only look in specific places (such as only on the "Macintosh HD" disk). I'm stuck with either "This Mac" or with the folder that I've set the "New Finder windows open:" preference to.
How can I select where I want a search to take place? I could do this in Tiger with a couple of mouse clicks.
Not possible. Apple's crippled Spotlight as it's brought the OSs forward. Best is to start your search in the folder you want to search. See Snow Leopard's wrong changes, for starters.
Secondly, to the right of the 2 search location buttons is a small vertical bar, and then 2 further buttons, labelled "Contents" and "File Name". The "Contents" button is always selected by default. How can I make the "File Name" button the default rather than the "Contents" button?
Use CMD+SHIFT+F. Ultimately, I strongly suggest creating a savedSearch with your desired criteria and use it, bypassing CMD+spacebar and CMD+F. This is what I use:

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http://www.techotopia.com/images/5/54/Ios_4_date_picker_running.jpg
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Let me elaborate...
(I see Object Styles but not "Objects" Panel like in illustrator)
What I want to do?
1. Use a Name plate in my document that I can tweak later, and the changes reflect in all pages.
2. I want to be able to change color, effects as well as text.
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C. (please add)
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2. When I have not edited the text, why solution A (plucking out from Master page) does not reflect changes to text? It does show changes to color background!

Thanks Willi Adelberger for this reminder (point1) It helped me to correct one "stuck thinking" I had, and helped to a degree.
I could not locate "Content Tools" but exploring now from Indesign help (content collector... was something else...)
Stuck mindset!
I was stuck thinking I need an exact same feature (like "Objects" of Illustrator or "blocks" of Autocad or Instances in Max... where each is an instance of an archetype - master)
With that, I saw no need to use styles for the NamePlate I was using. Since it was defined in just the master page, while other pages simply moved it to new positions.
But then I went back and redefined those master objects with styles
It helped to a degree
I can except for the textual content can control everything of the NamePlate text.
I still cannot simply change text like "PLATE" to "Plate" if I see such a need later (perhaps using find and replace can do).
I have now done the all but I cannot add a logo graphic (if I see a need later) to these name plates!
This is where I am not able to get an answer, if there is indeed a method to do things like referenced "Objects". Change the Object. All instances change.
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Isuggest that verizon becomes more like sprint...

isnt it a new day when verizon got all its old customers for being soo good at service....
in this economy youd think big brother V would be more like Sprint...
Customer Service
Dial *611 from your cell phone
(800) 922-0204
Monday-Sunday 6am-11pm
Emergency Service Hours
Monday-Sunday 11pm-6am
HOW {word filter avoidance} is this kinda of service... the pre paid customers get better customer service.... but us loyal users cant even {word filter avoidance} call when ever we want...
thats horrible... showing loyalty to them is not worth the effort...
and omg insurance is a whole different story... how the hell do i pay you!, monthly fees, taxes, service... and you cant even file my insurance... i was in the store on 86th steet in manhattan... and they told me they couldnt even mail out my phone when i went to them to get the new one connected... verizon has become an evil empire doing what they want... its too bad that so many people stick to them cause they dont know that they are basically getting ripped off... i been getting ripped off for years now. i have had verizon since 03?... and they used to be so nice... now they just a buncha suits who dont know crap about technology and just click preset programs behind a computer... whats the point of having such "classy" staff when they arent even mentally there... they dont even know WHY phones are hyped... why they CAN do and what they can do... its a shame to see this company that i brought alot of users to go to **bleep**... they need a new pr and customer service... to say the least....
and verizon just stopped me from psoting their own link to thier web page ... for customer service agreement....
hahahaha! that is the best...
If you change your device or receive a Service promotion, you may be required to change your Plan to one that we are currently offering at that time.
thats great since when do that do this? i never heard of this! i know ex employees who get everything on there phone unlimited for 70 a month and out or control price... switch phones and STILL have thier plans...
We may change prices or any other term of your Service or this agreement at any time,but we'll provide notice first, including written notice if you have Postpay Service. If you use your Service after the change takes effect, that means you're accepting the change. If you're a Postpay customer and a change to your Plan or this agreement has a material adverse effect on you, you can cancel the line of Service that has been affected within 60 days of receiving the notice with no early termination fee.
whats the point of having a contract with them... if they can do what they want...
and that should be before they say anything to... before buying this phone with this promotional plan. verizon has the right to change that plan anytime.
You must pay all taxes, fees and surcharges set by federal, state and local governments. Please note that we may not always be able to notify you in advance of changes to these charges.
its called bold font for a reason... send me a statement saying that this is WHY! in BOLD! duhhhhh....
We're here to help. It's important that you notify us right away, so we can suspend your Service to keep someone else from using it. If you're a Postpay customer and your wireless device is used after the loss or theft but before you report it, and you want a credit for any charges for that usage, we're happy to review your account activity and any other information you'd like us to consider. Keep in mind that you may be held responsible for the charges if you delayed reporting the loss or theft without good reason, but you don't have to pay any charges you dispute while they are being investigated. If we haven't given you a courtesy suspension of recurring monthly charges during the past year, we'll give you one for 30 days or until you replace or recover your wireless device, whichever comes first.
sooo... you will do all that... but you wont handle the insurance... claim the insurance... i really have to go to some one else... to get the phone that you have exclusively... wow... thats all i really have to say...
that im not going to pay you ever! you guys are a joke. and im going to sprint... maybe when you guys actually get better service... ill come back... but thanks again for NOTHING!

Hello and thanks to the community for providing great help to our fellow member. Hi, frustratedfan. I've just finished reading your posting and I can see why you partially call yourself "frustrated". What I'm hoping is that the "fan" portion of your nickname was meant for Verizon Wireless. To me, that means you're still a fan of VZW, but you don't much like what you've seen lately. I really want to help you regain your confidence in us, but I really need your help understanding something. In the title you provided for this thread, you say that VZW should be more like Sprint. I certainly don't want to invalidate your opinion on that, but I think I missed out on what areas you feel that Sprint is superior to VZW. You mention the hours of availability that our Customer Service is available, but you don't state what Sprint's customer service hours are. You mention our insurance procedures, but you don't state how they differ from Sprint. You mention several sections of our Customer Agreement, but you don't state how Sprint's Customer Agreement is better.
Again, it is not my intention to invalidate your feelings on this. On the contrary, I want to support you! I want to see where one of our valued customers feels that we need to improve.
Until I hear back from you on those points, I would like to respond to those things that I can help you with: VZW policies. As you know, our Customer Service teams are available 17 out of each 24 hour day to discuss billing and service concerns. That's more than 2/3 of each day! Most other utilities can't say that! What we're also proud of My Verizon, which is available at all times. Just about any question you have about your bill or concern about your device can be addressed at www.verizonwireless.com! Don't have access to a computer? Try My Verizon Handset. Just want to check your minutes (dial #MIN) or check your data usage (dial #DATA) or make a payment (#PMT) or even know if you can get a discount off a new phone (#UPG)? All available 24 hours a day!!
I'm here to help with any concern you have, frustratedfan. If you prefer not to discuss this publicly, you can send me a personal message. Thanks!

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Its been stuck like that for more than an hour. My iTunes doesnt recognize the iPod Touch and says 'iTunes could nit connect to this iPhone-unknown error

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*last chance and I'm backing away sloooowly*
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I would like to ask whether anyone knows of any true explanation for why the iPhone 5 starts at $199 in the US and £529 in the UK? That is more than a £400 discrepancy...
iPhones are duty free and even with a $50 shipping fee it would only come to £185.75 including VAT at the current exchange rate.

How much a month is the standard 24month contract with AT&T or one of the other American providers that makes the handset cost $199?
Here's the cheapest plans available from the big three:
The plans start there and can run up to $230/mo (for AT&T).

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I have a long numbers document, that I'd like to make more print friendly.
It is a list of my DVD's that I just listed one after the other (1-200) when I tried to print it, it would be 18 pages,
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S,
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