How do I export Workspace settings in PhotoShop CC?

I ran into the same problem on my iMac to my MacBook. I could migrate all the settings and brushes using the methods outlined at https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preset-migration.html except for the Workspaces. Even tho the migration window showed them exported, they were not.  If I simply tried to copy the files over my network from one computer to another, I got an error that the files "can't be replaced because it's invisible."  Mind you, I was copying, not replacing.  I tried copying the files from the iMac in /~user/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop 2020 Settings/Workspaces to a USB thumb drive and then copy to the same folder on the MacBook and got the same error.  I even tried to make sure they were visible using Terminal's command chflags nohidden, but no luck.  What did work was renaming the Workspaces folder on the MacBook "old" then copying the entire folder Workspaces from the USB into the Settings folder.  I could then copy back into that new, copied Workspaces any of the "old" Workspaces that I wanted on the MacBook. Obviously, one needs to close Photoshop first and then reopen it.

Here's the perfect solution for WINDOWS users!

Step 1 -

Go to "My Computer" > "Organize" > "Folder & Search Options" > "View Tab" > Check the radio button "Show hidden Files, folders and drives" > and hit "Apply" > "Ok" (Close window)

Step 2 -

FOR PHOTOSHOP CC

(new window) Go to "My Computer", in the "Search Computer" tab on top right corner, type "(extension name).psw" and hit enter.

FOR INDESIGN CC

(new window) Go to "My Computer", in the "Search Computer" tab on top right corner, type "(extension name).xml" and hit enter.

Step 3 -

copy and paste the file that appears, wherever you want to keep your work-space settings safe...

Step 4 -

Whenever you upgrade your photoshop or indesign, or move to any other PC, which doesn't have your settings saved, simply copy and paste these files in the following folders:

FOR PHOTOSHOP CC

"C:\Users\(your PC user name)\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC \Adobe Photoshop CC Settings\WorkSpaces (Modified)"

FOR INDESIGN CC

"C:\Users\(your PC user name)\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\InDesign\Version 11.0\en_US\Workspaces\"

Step 5 -

Restart your PC and open Photoshop or InDesign.

Adobe seems to treat users presets and preferences strangely.  Where you able to sync workspaces with the cloud and you can import port Photoshop versions  workspaces  you can not export workspaces for some strange reason  they do not show up un the  presets Export/Import Presets  dialog export panel only show in the import panel?  You can manually copy them out of your preferences. Very few preset show in the export panel????

Hi JAH-Lou,

Please check the following document, it should be helpful : Preference file functions, names, locations | Photoshop CS6

Regards,

Tanuj

Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator all have the ability to sync/upload/download your workspaces via Edit (Photoshop on Mac) > Preferences > Sync Settings. Just remember to include workspaces (checked by default).