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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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June 23, 2014
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Photoshop: Provide an HTML5 alternative to Configurator for CC 2014 and onwards

  • June 23, 2014
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Now that Flash is gone from the most current version of Photoshop some users who used Configurator Panels to streamline their work processes seem to be surprised by this development or having problems with re-creating their former Flash Panels as html5 Panels with Eclipse.

There is no denying that
• the move had been announced,
• Configurator was a free goody and
• one should be able to emulate most of the Flash Panels’ functionality with Eclipse.
But as far as I’m concerned Configurator’s ease of use is sorely missing so far.

So it would seem to be much welcome if an application akin to Configurator for html5 Panel creation were developed and released for those users whose Photoshop customization needs go beyond Actions, Keyboard Shortcuts and Menus but who are lacking in html5 savvy.

Regards,
Pfaffenbichler

    29 replies

    tomzag
    tomzag
    Inspiring
    May 16, 2017
    Hi,

    I just released my new Plug-In "Configurator Reloaded".

    As it was possible with the Adobe Configurator now it's also possible with newer Photoshop versions to create your own panels.

    Drag and drop tools, menu items (over 700), actions and custom scripts

    http://pixelsucht.net/configurator-reloaded/

    Thomas
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      FeedbackCommunityMember
      Inspiring
      June 7, 2016
      Any news for us non-coding people?
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        FeedbackCommunityMember
        Inspiring
        April 1, 2016
        I just wan't someone who can rebuild coldwarm photoshop flash based panel in HTML.!




        S
        su rex
        Participating Frequently
        December 4, 2015
        It won't let me unzip your file. What I was wanting to see is your javascript coding. I'm trying to build a panel to select specific brush presets but I don't know javascript. If I can get the js coding then I'll be able to finish my panel. I've asked for help numerous times but so far no luck.
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        FeedbackCommunityMember
        Inspiring
        September 29, 2015
        +1 this. I simply refuse to use any future versions of Photoshop. I ́m currently using CC (not the 2015 summer edition) and will continue to do so until there is a way to easily re-create my panels in HTML. I simply do not have the time to get into the whole programming and compilation topic for creating custom HTML5 panels. It ́s shameful that Adobe pushed through this change (removal of Flash support) without asking the community or offering an alternative.
        c.pfaffenbichler
        Community Expert
        c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertAuthor
        Community Expert
        August 4, 2015
        Configurator was but an »experimental« Adobe Labs offering, so »owe« may be too strong a term but I certainly hope that that level of easy customisability in Photoshop will be offered again ...

        »Sad that I have to revert to CS5 to use my own custom set of commands.«
        I still use Flash Panels in Photoshop CC (which can be installed as Previous Version) and they should also work in CS6.
        c.pfaffenbichler
        Community Expert
        c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertAuthor
        Community Expert
        August 4, 2015
        »what are my alternatives?«
        html5 Panels are the alternative.

        Personally I have not been able to get comfortable with that so far, but Adobe has provided some instructional material
        http://www.adobe.com/devnet/creatives...
        and Davide Barranca’s series of postings on the issue looks quite interesting
        http://www.davidebarranca.com/categor...
        crea8ive49
        crea8ive49
        Participant
        August 4, 2015


        Not happy that Photoshop CC has ended support for Configurator panels. Ordinary Joes like me who just wanted a simple "workflow" collection of commands and actions are now stumped how to design one for themselves. Adobe owes it to their users to release a user-friendly app (like Configurator) that allows users to design HTML5 (or whatever code - the app should be higher level than code level) panels for PS. Sad that I have to revert to CS5 to use my own custom set of commands.
        J
        jrsigerson
        Known Participant
        August 4, 2015


        I used to find it damn handy, until it started not-quite-working with CC, and now it's dead and buried with CC 2014. Will there be a replacement? If not, what are my alternatives?
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        gnits999
        Known Participant
        March 4, 2015
        Various TurboCad programs provide the options to create tool panels, custom menus, etc and have done so for years and years.
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