Losing styles too.

[Listn2yrmom]

Every now and then (not every single time) when I open up CC 2023 my styles & patterns are gone (not even the ones that came pre-loaded)! I have not reset to the defaults ever - bc I have added quite a few custom styles & patterns that I use on the regular. Again, I have not restored to the defaults. All the custom actions and brushes are showing, just not my styles or patterns. 

I usually have to re-import everything, which takes time & is annoying. Plus, I have to remember where the style & pattern files are in my computer ...

I have read through the posts about this from 2017 and don't understand the solution and see that one was not really solved. I would like to know how to correct & prevent this. 

CC 2023

Mac OS Monterey 12.6.3

[c.pfaffenbichler]

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Plus, I have to remember where the style & pattern files are in my computer ...

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Did you not save the pat- and asl-files in the default locations (~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop 20XX/Presets/Styles, ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop 20XX/Presets/Patterns) so they are available via the dropdown menu of the respective Panels? 

[Listn2yrmom]

Not really sure how to access the default locations but I will see if I can find those ASAP. I have been adding pat & asl through the import features  - I thought that was the most common way, am I wrong?

Thanks for reaponding immediately!! 🙂

[c.pfaffenbichler]

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I have been adding pat & asl through the import features  - I thought that was the most common way, am I wrong?

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It does not seem like the most convenient way. 

To get to your user library click the alt-key to reveal »Library« in the Finder’s »Go«-Menu. 

[Listn2yrmom]

Thanks, I'm there (in the Library) but there is no pattters or styles folder

[c.pfaffenbichler]

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@Listn2yrmom wrote:

Thanks, I'm there (in the Library) but there is no pattters or styles folder

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Are you in the Library or the User Library? 

Please post a screenshot that shows the full path. 

[Listn2yrmom]

I think I was in the User Library, but I did find the PS 2023 Library & added all my pat & asl files into the appropropriate folders & opened up those windows in PS to see they are full again! 🙂 Now, let's hope they stay there permanently ...

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Hi @Listn2yrmom in additon to what @c.pfaffenbichler suggested - you should confirm that Photoshop is listed in Apple System Preferences/Security and Privacy/Full Disk Access.

[Listn2yrmom]

Not really sure how to do that, but will attemp to figure it ou! Thanks!! 🙂

[Listn2yrmom]

I di find it but it's not letting me add PS even after I unlocked it

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Are you an admin on this Mac? Clicking the plus sign should allow you to add any application to the list with proper credentials.

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Hi @Listn2yrmom go to your Apple icon top left and choose System Preferences...

Then navigate to Security and Privacy. Full Disk Access is an option in the list.

[Listn2yrmom]

Yes, that's where I got to, but PS (beta) was listed. I tried to add PS 2023 but it wouldn't let em & yes I am the admin

[kevin stohlmeyer]

PS Beta shows when you have both installed. It applies the setting to both.