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January 28, 2024
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Bridge asset Management and version control

  • January 28, 2024
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Integrating a project management or task system into Adobe Bridge could indeed be a valuable enhancement for production teams. Embedding a tool similar to LeanTime.io within Bridge would facilitate task management directly within the creative workflow. Additionally, incorporating a simple task list, akin to Google Tasks or Microsoft Tasks, that operates alongside the email application could streamline task tracking and project coordination.

The idea of version management is also highly beneficial. Having Bridge automatically manage file versions, similar to how I currently name I files (e.g., "2401280921.1 Image edit.psd", "2401280921.2", etc.), would significantly improve workflow efficiency. Each time you save, Bridge could create a new snapshot of the project and store it in a designated "#snap" folder. This feature would allow for easy rollback to previous versions across various Adobe applications like AI (Illustrator), PS (Photoshop), AE (After Effects), and PR (Premiere Pro). Furthermore, Bridge keeping track of various project "forks" would enable more organized and accessible version control, greatly assisting in managing the evolution of creative projects.

Implementing these features would enhance the functionality of Adobe Bridge, making it a more comprehensive tool for managing creative projects and their numerous iterations.

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Legend
January 29, 2024

Adobe can't get the basics right with Bridge, they haven't added things like cloud storage or share sheets... I vote no. This would be a waste of time considering all the other problems they have to fix.

gary_sc
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Community Expert
January 28, 2024

Hi, @bluebrad, a better place to put product suggestions would be here.

 

https://adobebridge.uservoice.com/

 

These forums are mostly viewed by folks like me, volunteers who try to answer folks' questions. Your writings are a product update request.

 

Interesting idea; I do not know how this fits in with Bridge's current and long-term perspective.