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40 years of my life include creating art with a remarkable vector drawing program called FreeHand. At the dawn of our brave new digital world, it offered a nimble, intuitive tool for creating artwork in a way that unlocked possibilities I'd never dreamed possible.Digital artists who are unfamiliar with FreeHand can learn more about it on this Wikipedia page.I purchased every version of FreeHand — from version 1.0 in 1988 to the final release, version 11.0.2 in 2003. By that time, Adobe had swooped in to buy and kill FreeHand in what I now see as a cynical effort to force artists to buy Adobe's sad copycat, Adobe Illustrator.Whatever. I'm posting this tale on The Lounge because I couldn't find anywhere else to ask for help.I managed to keep an ancient Mac running for years, but it eventually died. I bought a newer Mac Mini capable of running the required Mac OS X 10.6.8 and tried my original Macromedia Freehand MX 11.0.2 install CD ROM. No joy.FreeHand tries to open, but fails. It doesn

Hello Adobe Community,Our team at <link removed-kglad> works across custom web development, search engine optimization (SEO), digital marketing, and brand identity systems. As we translate visual design prototypes created in Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator into live client web solutions, we are looking to share our technical workflows, integration case studies, and performance optimization guides with fellow community members.We would love some advice from community leaders and experienced members regarding best practices for:Sharing live design-to-code case studies that include links to the completed production websites? Connecting design workflows with modern technical SEO and responsive frontend implementations? Collaborating with Adobe creators on web development execution for their design projects?Any guidance, recommended guidelines, or examples of great portfolio showcase threads would be greatly appreciated!Best regards,Maria Cerrato | <link removed-kglad>Web D

差出人のアドレスは<xxx12345@adobe.com>でした。ヘッダー情報（匿名化済み）では正規と取れます。 >dkim=pass header.i=@adobe.com header.s=selector2 header.b="Zbh/cehf";>arc=pass (i=1 spf=pass spfdomain=adobe.com dkim=pass dkdomain=adobe.com dmarc=pass >fromdomain=adobe.com);>spf=pass (google.com: domain of xxx12345@adobe.com designates zzz as permitted sender) >smtp.mailfrom=xxx12345@adobe.com;>dmarc=pass (p=REJECT sp=REJECT dis=NONE) header.from=adobe.com  しかし本文内のリンクは下記のようなドメインですので、確かに内部から送信しているメールの内容は不正ですのでhttps[:]//  adobenoidasmb.ormimas.com/api/mailings/click/xxxxxxxxxxxx ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー平素より、Adobe Acrobatをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございます。この度は、お客様の貴重なお声を伺いたく、アンケートを実施させていただきます。今年、PDFドキュメント業界でも生成AIや共同作業などの変革が起きている中で、お客様が悩んでいる課題の解決に向けて、Acrobatもご協力させていただきたく、アンケート（希望時間３分程度）への回答をお待ちしております。アンケートリンクAdobe Acrobat開発本部メールの送信を停止したい場合は、ここをクリックしてくださいーーーーここまでーーーー

Hummingbirds fly south for the winter in a staggered migration that begins as early as late June or July and lasts through OctoberGeneral Migration TimelineNorthern and Western Areas: Long-distance travelers like the Rufous hummingbird start moving south as early as late June or July. (That's me, and my feeders are not emptying as fast)Mid-Atlantic and Northern US: First departures begin in mid-to-late August, with peak movement in September.Southeast and Gulf Coast: Most birds pass through or gather in September and October before heading into Mexico or Central AmericaDeparture Order by GroupAdult males: Leave first, often in late July or August, because they do not help raise the young.Adult females: Follow about one to two weeks later.Juveniles: Young birds leave last, usually in September, after building up enough fat and weight for the journeyWhen to Take Down FeedersLeave your feeders up until you have not seen a single hummingbird for two to three weeks.Leaving feeders up will n

Continuing the tradition started by gener7, and continued by Peru Bob, we invite you to, “Something we can relate to part 3.” This is the Adobe Community place to post, “relevant cartoons, photo edits, memes and other assorted witticisms.” Here's a classic to start us off in 2024:  

The image on this page https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/design/discover/a5-format.html comes up as the first suggestion on Google when I searched “A5 size in inches.” The A4 size in inches in the image is incorrect. I couldn’t find a way to contact them just to let them know. I figured maybe an Adobe employee monitors the community chats. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Hi! I’m Jennifer Trego, founder of Photo Face Off, a free international photo contest with 69K+ followers. I’d love to discuss Adobe becoming a creative/prize partner. Who is the best contact?

To help with my 'mostly' low carb diet (I am a type 2 Diabetic) I have a spreadsheet with over 600 foods that I have gathered from several sources... If you want a copy click http://www.direct2usales.com/FoodListXls.zip

Has anyone every done this? Did it really work? Will a lemon work? Must it be Colgate toothpaste?Headlight cleaning https://www.facebook.com/reel/2275843779873677 

“Nike and Converse, what the hell were you thinking?” This sneaker ad has gone viral for all the WRONG reasons. After receiving backlash, Converse is backpeddling as fast as they can for its recent sneaker ad campaign.  Rep. Troy Carter from Louisiana had this to say:“Lynching is not a creative concept. The Ku Klux Klan is not an aesthetic. This campaign should never have been created, approved or released.”  “We’re sorry,” Converse said in a statement to PEOPLE. “We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognize that we got this wrong.” “We removed it from our channels and are working to remove it everywhere it appeared,” the statement continued. “This should not have happened and we will do better.” 

Hi, I'd appreciate presentation feedback on an illustration project I published on Behance: https://www.behance.net/gallery/256274811/Odd-Repairs-Halloween-Illustration-ClipartOdd Repairs is a Halloween clipart set with 16 full repair-workshop scenes, 16 simplified versions of those scenes, and 24 matching elements. The assets are SVG and transparent PNG. Generative AI was part of the production workflow and is disclosed in the project.Does the page clearly distinguish the full scenes, simplified variants, and standalone elements? Is the preview sequence enough to judge the set? Specific suggestions would help. Thanks!

I only need to preserve formatting from WPD (word perfect doc). I don’t need to edit, combine, split, etc.  I only make 10-15 of these PDFs a year. At $10-15/ MONTH for Acrobat/plus, I’ll lose money. Is there a simpler and cheaper standalone tool or service on the website per PDF I can use? 

Thank you Adobe. After many years of supporting your products since photoshop 7 days even the introduction of lightroom, I think it's time for me to move on to another software. The recent price increases especially in the recent months has push me enough to find alternatives to the Adobe Create Suite.  Yes your products are great, but prices does not justify it enough for creatives or hobbiest. It's time to cancel my subscription. Thank you again for your wonderful products. 

I'm interested to know whether any other user of any Adobe software has been receiving a lot of recent emails, apparently from mail@mail.adobe.com, almost all of which can only be best described as "Non-Adobe Spam", e.g. offers of prepaid cards (with large funds already loaded), or advertising "NortonLifelock Partner"? I run Mailwasher Pro to filter my incoming emails and so can "blacklist" (aka block) either the sender or the domain from which the message comes.   This is a problem for the above email sender address because I have received some messages which are clealry genuine and which I want to read, so blocking either sender or domain is not acceptable. So, has "mail@mail.adobe.com" been hijacked??? Jeff

Creating Halftones in Photoshop using UXPFeeling excited that one of the most popular plug-ins for creating Halftones in Photoshop is now DTPrep. It can quickly do color knockouts, Halftones in real-time, and eliminate semi-transparent pixels.I just wanted to share it as it was a lot of work to create something that would work well for T-shirt print shops as well as crafters, using UXP for Photoshop. Big thanks to the Adobe UXP team for continuing to update the documentation and address issues like some of the recent Photoshop Beta Drover updates.

I’m going over my Lightroom keywording to clean it up. I’m wondering how people keyword things like strawberries? would you put it under “food” or “crops?” So if you had photos of strawberry plants, how would you keyword it as opposed to strawberries in a fruit salad?

I upload the script I can't execute it 

Hi everyone,I’m interested in learning how other Adobe users choose the right tools for their creative work.Adobe has so many applications for different purposes, from Photoshop and Illustrator to Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. I’m curious about which application has become the most useful part of your workflow.For me, the most interesting thing is how different people use the same software in completely different ways depending on their projects and experience level.Which Adobe application do you use most often, and what do you mainly use it for?I’d also love to hear about any features or shortcuts that have significantly improved your workflow.

I was registering for adobe India Insider program and they we're asking for student email id but my university haven't provided it yet so is there any alternative for that step in registration process?

I think it always great to share your work... and even cooler to share your portfolio.Since Adobe Portfolio allows you to personalize your protfolio.... the share your links.Here is mine...https://kennshinabery.myportfolio.com/ PLEASE KEEP THIS TOO JUST SHARING LINKS.... AS WAY TO SHOWCASE HOW YOU UTILIZE YOUR CREATIVITY.  NO SLAMS ON ADOBE PORTFOLIO.... JUST HOW YOU USE IT!

I’m working on the design of a local home-service website and I’m trying to make it feel professional and trustworthy without making it look too corporate or overly designed.The site is for a junk removal service, so the design needs to communicate a few things quickly: what the service does, which areas it covers, how someone can request a pickup, and why they should feel comfortable using the company.I’m currently thinking about using a simple layout with strong service imagery, clear typography, consistent spacing, and a limited color palette. I also want the pages to feel approachable rather than looking like a generic template.For designers who have worked on local service or home-service websites, what visual elements have you found make the biggest difference in perceived trust?Do you think real project photos, before-and-after images, icons, customer reviews, or a stronger brand identity have the most impact?I’d also be interested in hearing which Adobe tools you normally use f

Hey everyone,I’m working on a website for a security services company and want to ensure it looks professional, trustworthy, and visually appealing. Since security is all about reliability, I want to use the right colors, fonts, and layouts that give a sense of safety and professionalism.I’ve seen some great examples of security service websites that use clean designs and a professional feel. But I’d love to hear from you all—what design principles or Adobe tools do you recommend for making a security service website stand out?Looking forward to your insights!