So I upgraded to CS5 and...

[RKnecht]

I was under the impression that it would turn m copy of CS3 into CS5. However, I now seem to have two fully functioning versions of photoshop. Is this normal? I have never upgraded before as I have waited until my software was so old it was no longer upgradeable. I also had to go and download all my plug ins again (Dfine, noiseware, topaz, etc). Is this normal? Sorry for the stupid questions.

Oh, and it looks like I will have to go and get all my cool brushes again. Hmmm...

 

[Butlerkid]

Yes, Adobe installs a new, full version each time. After you have verified that the new version is fully functional, you canun-install the older version is you wish.

Just make sure that you have moved any "customized" things (brushes, actions, filters, etc.) to their proper location in the new version.

 

[RKnecht]

Another question. had to reinstall my Perfect Resize and it is not visible anywhere. Why is this so hard? I am sure glad I still have CS3. Starting to regret this upgrade already.

 

[M & J Hollan]

file.... automate

 

[RKnecht]

Thanks. I did find it after searching topics on line. I am not sure I am liking the new interface of CS5. CS3 seemed to "flow" better. I am sure I will get used to it in time though.

 

[Randy]

i just upgraded to cs5 from cs2 and i know what you mean on the UI
same story with LR3 (I just updated from LR2)

change in s/w is not good but it will get better

 

[Electromen]

I always call Adobe and have them walk me through the removal of the old version first.

 

[Butlerkid]

Hang in there.....CS5 is really nice! Especially the improvements in Bridge, noise reduction in ACR and many other features. I had CS3 on my laptop and CS5 on my desktop. After using CS5 for a while, I couldn't wait to get rid of CS3....

Just ask when you're having a problem!

 

[RKnecht]

Hang in there.....CS5 is really nice! Especially the improvements in Bridge, noise reduction in ACR and many other features. I had CS3 on my laptop and CS5 on my desktop. After using CS5 for a while, I couldn't wait to get rid of CS3....

Just ask when you're having a problem!

You probably right. I don't use photoshop as an editor as my main editor is NX2. What I do use photoshop for is layer work, masking, cloning, etc. From what I have seen on the net, CS5 has many improvements over CS3 so I decided to make the switch. I never went to CS4 because I felt that the changes didn't warrant an upgrade. I'll be sure to post any questions here as I go along. I appreciate the help thus far.

 

[Ronald M]

You need to save duplicate actions, scripts, custom brushes, and anything else special in the documents section of your computer in a special photoshop folder.

Copy them from CS3 location to doc and then copy again to the proper place in CS5.

When they reside only inside PS, there is always a problem when upgrading. Be sure to back up the PS folder also.