P: Revert UI to older Camera Raw UI (12.2.1) after Interface Changes

@273939 Shadduck scoll to the very bottom of the adjustment brush setting and uncheck the option to reset the settings. Gradient tool has the same setting. 

Johan: I do generally sync basic settings from image to image, but with my work adjustment brush placement typically needs to be done on an individual basis, as subjects move from one frame to the next. This occurs when opening multiple images simultaneously on the filmstrip in ACR, as Robert Ripps described a couple of comments above... In previous iterations of ACR, when using the adjustment brush (same with the gradient tool) the last slider positions used remain intact as you switch from image to image on the filmstrip. But not so in ver. 12.3. The sliders all reset when clicking on subsequent images that are open in the filmstrip. When I saw Robert's report of this issue I checked with my copy and result was the same. I was seriously considering reverting before, but that pushed me over the edge. I reverted to 12.2.1 and confirmed all was back to normal (sliders retain the last setting moving from image to image on the filmstrip in 12.2.1). Little doubt this issue can be fixed by developers. I hope to see this (and lots more) fixed in an update. I am very happy with 12.2.1 and will be very cautious before accepting any future ACR updates.

Johan: This occurs when opening multiple images simultaneously on the filmstrip in ACR, as Robert Ripps described a couple of comments above... In previous iterations of ACR, when using the adjustment brush (also gradient tool) the last position used for all sliders remain intact as you switch from image to image on the filmstrip. But not so in ver. 12.3. The sliders all reset when clicking on subsequent images that are open in the filmstrip. When I saw Robert's report of this issue I checked with my copy and result was the same. I was seriously considering reverting before, but that pushed me over the edge. I reverted to 12.2.1 and confirmed all was back to normal (sliders retain the last setting moving from image to image on the filmstrip in 12.2.1). Little doubt this issue can be fixed by developers. I hope to see this (and lots more) fixed in an update.

I prefer the new layout of ACR.  It didn't take long to get used to it.  I think the layout is a LOT more organized.  

I’m not sure I understand. Clicking on a new image will always show all sliders at zero, unless you synchronise your edits. That hasn’t changed. Don’t you use synchronize to get the same settings onto a series of images? Or do you suggest that is no longer possible?

Or do you mean that you do not understand how to set camera defaults in this new version. You can still do that, but the method was changed (in version 12.2 actually).

Johan: No, it is not "just the layout that has changed." What I'm talking about "re-learning" is my efficient workflow that I routinely sailed through prior to the "upgrade;" now dramatically slowed down, not only by finding the same old tools in different places but in many cases crippling the efficiency of those tools. E.g. processing a shoot where I extensively use dodge & burn brushes and gradients with multiple images... Prior to this version I take a minute or so to set the sliders to the desired exposure, shadow, highlight, white, black, sometimes clarity and dehaze. Once I've got that brush set to my mind's perfection I zip through several successive images. Not any more! With 12.3 clicking on the next image resets all sliders so I have to start the process over! The prior versions retained this information. This is just ONE example that will double or triple the time it takes me to go through a large set. So two hours at the computer becomes four hours or more. Yeah, likely not at all possible to "re-learn" or regain that original efficiency that I once had, which was absolutely destroyed by this backwards "upgrade." I totally disagree with your assertion that "it's just the layout that changed." My first impression of the new layout was actually visually appealing to me. Everything in photography is a compromise, but working with it in the real world, in its present state, brought me to the conclusion that the negative impacts of the new version, regardless of how visually appealing the "layout" may be, are a massive compromise I am not willing to be forced into. 

I can understand that many people are upset about the new UI and prefer the old one. I really do. But “an enormous amount of time to re-learn”, “if that is possible at all”? Come on, you still have all the same sliders and the same tools. It’s just the layout that changed.

A side note, and I hope Adobe is listening. As a pro power user that also uses Topaz plugins with PS, I have been tempted to take the time to learn Topaz Studio... If the 12.3 screw-up remains the future of ACR (which will require an enormous amount of time to re-learn and re-hone skillful use, if that's possible at all) I will definitely devote that learning curve time to switching to Topaz Studio.

Weill, I did it, just rolled my ACR back to 12.2.1 via https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html#12_x   ... After dealing with the nightmare of 12.3 for a couple of days I've never been happier with any software install (the ACR 12.2 roll-back)!! A quick check and all is well again. Question for those that have reverted back: Some have stated there is a need to roll Bridge back as well, but I'm not seeing an issue with my Bridge 9.1.0.338 (tif and raw files display their thumbnails fine, and Ctrl-R opens my files in ACR as before). Do I need to roll back Bridge as well?

Just took my ACR back to 12.2.1 via https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html#12_x  ... Bridge seems to be working fine without moving it back (RAW & TIF thumbnails are showing).  My Bridge version is 9.1.0.338 (up to date according to ACC installer) -- Is there a need to roll Bridge back as well?