Hi all,
I just upgraded to PSCS4, today. I must say that I'm very pleased with the ease of installation. Although I’m still testing the various functions, so far, everything seems rock stable --- and much faster than CS3!
But there is one feature I was hoping would be addressed in CS4 Bridge (maybe it has been and I haven’t found it, yet?).
I have a dual-monitor system and would like to have Bridge utilize both monitors in the following configuration:
1, Full-size preview (only) on the left (primary) high-quality, wide-screen monitor.
2. All panels, controls and thumbs on the right (secondary) budget monitor.
3. I would like to save this workspace configuration so that CS4 Bridge starts-up in this mode by default or have a one-click option to enable this workspace.
I've been able to do this, with a workaround, in both CS3 Bridge and CS4 Bridge with a multi-step process after launch by:
1. Opening a New Synchronized Window, moving it to the second monitor.
2. Configuring and saving individual custom workspaces for each monitor (called monitor1 and monitor2).
3. Repeating the New Synchronized Window procedure every time Bridge is launched, then selecting each monitor workspace (requires 8-steps).
Note that both Bridge windows must be closed in the proper sequence (monitor1, then monitor2) or the blank, monitor1 window will open at next launch.
I was hoping Bridge CS4 would have this feature built-in. However, a search of the Adobe knowledgebase and Google didn't offer any answers. Q's:
1. Is there now a way to save dual-monitor workspaces in CS4 Bridge that I have missed?
2. If not, is it possible to run an automated series of steps (macro or script?) at, or just after, launch to simplify setup of this workspace configuration, without requiring eight steps?
This seems like such an obvious need, it’s hard to believe the apparent lack of information or support for this feature.
I opened a support ticket with Adobe today with the above questions. I expect a reply sometime in the next few days. However, I thought I’d post this here in case others have had the same issue and have come up with a solution. If Adobe Support provides a good solution, I’ll post it.
Bob in O.C. California