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PECourtejoie
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April 21, 2011
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P: Allow users to change the UI language without having to purchase multiple licenses

  • April 21, 2011
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Users of localized versions might need to use the english version for several reasons: following one of the many english tutorials on the web, using some of the shortcuts that are not available in other languages, use some actions that have been written in english without making sure they would not break in other languages.

Some countries have multiple national languages, and companies might have employees speaking different languages using the same machine. Letting them select their language of choice would be a must!

The only legal way to do it now seems to purchase another version of the software en english, install it, then use the preferences entry to change the languages.

But paying a whole new license of Photoshop is quite expensive, especially if one knows that other software, also produced by Adobe, allow their users to change the langage of their interface for free: After Effects, Lightroom, Bridge are examples I know of.

After effects users can switch their localized version to english in order to use english-written expressions, or to follow the vast amount of tutorials in english: (it's even evangelized as a useful function!: http://blogs.adobe.com/toddkopriva/20... )

Lightroom follows the language of the Operating System, at least on Macintosh.

Bridge allows the change of its UI Language in its preferences.

Please empower your users!
Some multi-lingual users would then be able to evangelize in multiple languages, therefore helping and reaching more customers, and giving them more incentives to purchase (because they know they would get help...)

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c.pfaffenbichler
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June 19, 2012
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June 19, 2012
Well this is a start. When they say "...members can select from any language in which each is available." and "Creative Cloud membership gives you the flexibility to choose whichever language works best for you in any given application." do they mean you can change between languages at will, or just pick one (and you will have to stay with that one language in that application)?

I've found that Adobe specializes in vague "explanations" which only serve to confuse, as if selling the product was more important than actually posting clearly what the consumer really needs to know.
c.pfaffenbichler
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June 19, 2012
If you go with the cloud license you should be able to use other (available) languages later on.

Quote from the FAQ on
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativ...
»The Creative Cloud experience includes the Creative Cloud website, Creative Suite and other desktop applications, and several online services. When using the individual CS6 applications, members can select from any language in which each is available. Unlike owning the traditional licensed version of a CS product, Creative Cloud membership gives you the flexibility to choose whichever language works best for you in any given application.

The Creative Cloud website itself is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish. Visit the tech specs page for information on language availability for other components and services.«
Participating Frequently
June 19, 2012
My niece, who speaks Russian, moved to the USA. I want to get her Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended in Russian and I want her to be able to change the user interface to English when she learns English better, or when she wants to compare the Russian UI to the English UI so she can learn English.

But I want her to be able to have the ability to switch languages when she wants to. How hard can this be to implement? What is Adobe's concern?
Participating Frequently
June 19, 2012
My niece, who speaks Russian, moved to the USA. I want to get her Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended in Russian and I want her to be able to change the user interface to English when she learns English better, or when she wants to compare the Russian UI to the English UI so she can learn English.

But I want her to be able to have the ability to switch languages when she wants to. How hard can this be to implement? What is Adobe's concern?
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June 12, 2012
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June 12, 2012
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June 12, 2012
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June 11, 2012
Hi,

I'm using the 30 day tryout while I wait for for my boss to upgrade. It installed in french, but I'd like to use it in english... I don't think there was an option in the installer!