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iMichael
iMichael
Inspiring
Sep 16, 2023 6:40 PM UTC
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Need Compact/Minimal View for desktop app

I would like to say this creative cloud desktop "experience" has reduced my workflow efficiency and has cause tremendous unnecessary frustration.

I had primarily used it as an app launcher. I would like to see an option to select a minimal view or launcher view of the Creative cloud desktop "experience".

I use the Creative Cloud desktop app to launch applications such as Photoshop or Illustrator, and would like a way to quickly access these shortcuts without launching the full experience with the app catalog, CC library manager, update manager, etc..., and without having to clutter my dock with apps that are used less.

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    iMichael
    iMichaelCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Dec 18, 2023 4:14 AM UTC

    it's been two month, but thanks jane-e for replying.

     

    My issue is indeed with launching.

     

    I found a third party tool called XMenu that worked for me.

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    Dec 18, 2023 4:17 AM UTC

    glad tou found something that works for you.

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    iMichael
    iMichaelAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Dec 18, 2023 4:14 AM UTC

    it's been two month, but thanks jane-e for replying.

     

    My issue is indeed with launching.

     

    I found a third party tool called XMenu that worked for me.

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    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    Dec 18, 2023 11:29 AM UTC

    You're welcome @iMichael  🙂. I've marked your answer "correct" to close the thread.

    Jane

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    iMichael
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    Inspiring
    Dec 18, 2023 4:09 AM UTC

    it's been two month, but thanks for replying.

     

    you probably don't understand too well my situation because I am referring to a creative cloud experiece from years ago.

     

    I am not conerned with backgruond running processes.

     

    I just want you (Adobe) to NOT change my experience.

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    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    Dec 2, 2023 1:35 AM UTC
    quote

    I had primarily used it as an app launcher.

    By @iMichael

     

    Is the "tremendous frustration" when you are launching apps or when you are using them? It's not clear, as your issues seem to be about launching.

     

    Since you mentioned the Dock, are you on macOS? If so, here are alternate ways of launching apps:

    • Put them on your Dock
    • (Variation): Create a folder and put an alias for each of the apps in the folder, then put the folder on your Dock
    • Open the apps directly from the Application folder
    • Use Spotlight (Cmd+Spacebar) > type part of the name of the app > press Return
    • Put aliases on your Desktop
    • Right-click an appropriate file in Finder and choose "open with" (or double-click if you are sure it's the default application

     

    Hopefully you'll find one method that works for you. 

     

    Jane

     

     

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    Kalvyn Rasquinha
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    Kalvyn RasquinhaCommunity Manager
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    Nov 20, 2023 4:49 AM UTC

    Hi @iMichael , can you say more about the issues you're facing with workflow efficiency? Is it because the app window is still open after you launch other apps?

     

    Are you concerned about other processes running in the background? If so, take a look at this post - https://community.adobe.com/t5/creative-cloud-desktop-discussions/adobe-background-processes/td-p/14242178

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