Moto
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Post by Moto on Sept 12, 2016 23:00:48 GMT
I checked Automation Tools and the option "Merge to HDR Efex Pro 2..." is not listed. Elements 14 is listed when I re-ran the Installer. I re-downloaded "nikcollection-full-1.2.11.exe." I uninstalled and re-installed the Nik Collection. HDR Efex Pro 2 still doesn't show up. The mystery remains.
Moto,
I sincerely don't know what the problem is. I have Elements 14 installed on two computers. There was no problem with the installation of HDR Efex Pro 2.
Two very long shots in the dark . . .
- Did you run the installer as Administrator? - Did you keep Elements 14 closed during the installation process?
If no one else comes up with a solution, I would suggest you post on the Google/Nik forum.
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My own problem solving fixed 2 of the 3 problems. Using Windows 10. Copied "This PC\(C:)\Program Files\Google\Nik Collection\HDR Efex Pro 2" folder to "This PC\(C:)\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 14\Plug-Ins\Google" folder. "Merge to HDR Efex Pro 2..." now shows up in Files/Automation Tools and Filter/Nik Collection. HDR Efex Pro 2 does not show up in the Selective Tool. The mystery is 2/3 fixed. |
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pete61
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Post by pete61 on Sept 12, 2016 23:12:09 GMT
I was experiencing the same problem as Moto - no Nik HDR Efex Pro 2 showing up in PSE 14 either as a Filter or Automation Tool option. So I closed PSE 14 and re-ran the installer for the Nik Suite, noting in the process that Elements 14 did show up in the listing of Compatible Host Applications. I then rebooted my PC and opened PSE 14 with a test image. No luck - as before, HDR Efex Pro 2 was nowhere to be found. However, after much digging around I was at last successful in getting HDR Efex Pro up and running in PSE14 by doing the following:
Close PSE14 and navigate to C:\Program Files\Google\Nik Collection\HDR Efex Pro 2.
Open this folder to find another folder inside titled HDR Efex Pro 2 (64 bit) - it contains 2 files inside. Copy this folder (HDR Efex Pro 2 (64 bit)) into the C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 14\Plug-ins\Google folder. (You need to be running in Administrator mode to permit this). Close all, reboot the computer and open PSE 14 with a test image. If all goes well, Nik HDR Efex Pro 2 will now show up and be usable as a Filter and an Automation Tool option in Elements 14.
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pete61
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Post by pete61 on Sept 12, 2016 23:14:17 GMT
Whoops! I see now that Moto arrived at the same solution a few minutes before me!
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 13, 2016 0:48:17 GMT
My own problem solving fixed 2 of the 3 problems. Using Windows 10. Copied "This PC\(C:)\Program Files\Google\Nik Collection\HDR Efex Pro 2" folder to "This PC\(C:)\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 14\Plug-Ins\Google" folder. "Merge to HDR Efex Pro 2..." now shows up in Files/Automation Tools and Filter/Nik Collection. HDR Efex Pro 2 does not show up in the Selective Tool. The mystery is 2/3 fixed.
Moto,
Good for you! Great sleuthing. Enjoy HDR Efex Pro 2!
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Post by Sepiana on Sept 13, 2016 0:50:02 GMT
I was experiencing the same problem as Moto - no Nik HDR Efex Pro 2 showing up in PSE 14 either as a Filter or Automation Tool option. So I closed PSE 14 and re-ran the installer for the Nik Suite, noting in the process that Elements 14 did show up in the listing of Compatible Host Applications. I then rebooted my PC and opened PSE 14 with a test image. No luck - as before, HDR Efex Pro 2 was nowhere to be found. However, after much digging around I was at last successful in getting HDR Efex Pro up and running in PSE14 by doing the following: Close PSE14 and navigate to C:\Program Files\Google\Nik Collection\HDR Efex Pro 2. Open this folder to find another folder inside titled HDR Efex Pro 2 (64 bit) - it contains 2 files inside. Copy this folder (HDR Efex Pro 2 (64 bit)) into the C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 14\Plug-ins\Google folder. (You need to be running in Administrator mode to permit this). Close all, reboot the computer and open PSE 14 with a test image. If all goes well, Nik HDR Efex Pro 2 will now show up and be usable as a Filter and an Automation Tool option in Elements 14. Pete, thanks for coming to the rescue! Glad you had the solution. |
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