pete61
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Post by pete61 on May 26, 2021 2:28:09 GMT
I too have been using File>Export>Save for Web (Legacy) as my 'go to' method for creating JPGs from other formats for many years. I hope the powers that be at Adobe don't get rid of it - "if it ain't broke why "fix" it"??
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Post by michelb on May 26, 2021 9:57:07 GMT
I too have been using File>Export>Save for Web (Legacy) as my 'go to' method for creating JPGs from other formats for many years. I hope the powers that be at Adobe don't get rid of it - "if it ain't broke why "fix" it"?? Here is a quote made by D Fosse in a long discussion about the issue in a backroom Adobe forum. The quotation is from the Adobe feedback forum where it is hidden among dozens of very long discussions. So, it is publicly released and I take the liberty to quote that 'not public' post.
D Fosse message:
[Here's an excellent illustration of what we're up against. Over on the feedback forum, there is an official statement from Noelle Shamrouk (not badged as such, but obviously Adobe staff). I'm taking the liberty to quote the entire post, because it's brilliant. It explains the whole problem extremely well:]
Quoted by D Fosse from Adobe Feedback forum:
"Hi All,
While not a new feature, the “Save a Copy” update was included in the “What’s New” notes for Ps 22.4 to notify users of the workflow change and highlight the new “Save a Copy” file dropdown option.
This new save workflow is our current best solution to changes that were made to Mac OS since the release of 10.15. Photoshop relies on the operating system for the main operation of the open and save dialogs. Therefore, we have very little control over how they operate. Prior to the release of 10.15 we were able to control the filename text in the save dialog while the dialog was open. This also allowed Photoshop to safely combine the “Save As” and “Save a Copy” operations into one, enabling people to choose which way to go while the dialog was open. But starting with Catalina, we are no longer able to do that.
In addressing the change in Mac OS functionality, we are now required to separate the “Save As” and “Save a Copy” operations and finalize the base filename before we present the save dialog. The “Save As” command still functions as it did before, only there is no longer a “Save a Copy” checkbox option to select in order to save to a format that would not fully preserve the document’s contents within the “Save As” dialog box. The new “Save a Copy” command now handles the previous “Save As” case where the “Save a Copy” checkbox option was checked.
In addition to making the required changes for Mac OS, we implemented the changes for Windows users in order to maintain a consistent user experience across platforms. While this is a significant workflow change, it more closely aligns Photoshop with other Adobe product workflows, like Illustrator, that have also had to grapple with these operating system changes. We are currently investigating some options to allow Windows users to continue utilizing the prior Save As dialog behavior and will have more to share soon.
Thanks,
Noelle"
So, for Adobe, something is indeed broken, at least for the Apple point of view... The idea behind 'if it's not broken, don't fix it' is going to be totally useless as there is a growing tendency for changes in the OS. Necessary changes for Apple mean the same for Windows, changes are required to make Photoshop, Illustrator and others more similar, and changes for the use of GPU for 3D features instead of Adobe's code have a consequence also on Elements, even without 3D features available. At most, you might expect some Windows exceptions for the save as change.
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Post by Sepiana on May 28, 2021 17:40:52 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 7, 2021 20:28:20 GMT
UPDATE:
Here is the latest development concerning the blank Panel Icons, the ones for Window>Extensions (legacy). This started a few days ago.
When I launch Photoshop, these icons are back to normal (not blank). However, the moment I open a file, they revert to being blank. Go figure!
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Post by tonyw on Jun 8, 2021 17:02:33 GMT
UPDATE:Here is the latest development concerning the blank Panel Icons, the ones for Window>Extensions (legacy). This started a few days ago. When I launch Photoshop, these icons are back to normal (not blank). However, the moment I open a file, they revert to being blank. Go figure! Is that with 22.4.2 which I see is now available (and has apparently addressed the Save As issue by making it a legacy option)? Tony |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 8, 2021 18:45:44 GMT
UPDATE:Here is the latest development concerning the blank Panel Icons, the ones for Window>Extensions (legacy). This started a few days ago. When I launch Photoshop, these icons are back to normal (not blank). However, the moment I open a file, they revert to being blank. Go figure! Is that with 22.4.2 which I see is now available (and has apparently addressed the Save As issue by making it a legacy option)? Tony, When I noticed this, I still had the previous version. I have just finished installing v22.4.2. Good news! Adobe came through! No more blank Panel Icons!  |
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Post by tonyw on Jun 8, 2021 19:24:21 GMT
Is that with 22.4.2 which I see is now available (and has apparently addressed the Save As issue by making it a legacy option)? Tony, When I noticed this, I still had the previous version. I have just finished installing v22.4.2. Good news! Adobe came through! No more blank Panel Icons! Thanks - I think it's time I updated! Tony |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 8, 2021 20:39:51 GMT
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