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ptg Chapter 21 Working Together with Adobe Programs 513 Adobe Mini Bridge (New!) is a condensed version of Adobe Bridge available in a panel within an Adobe CS program (Photoshop, InDesign, and InCopy). Mini Bridge allows you to directly access graphics within a CS program, where you can drag and drop them in a document. Within Mini Bridge, you can navigate to different locations on your computer, preview content, access Adobe Bridge, and set preferences for launching, appearance, and managing modules. Using Mini Bridge Use Mini Bridge Launch your Adobe product, and then start Mini Bridge: ◆ Photoshop. Click the File menu, and then click Browse in Mini Bridge or click the Launch Mini Bridge button on the Application bar. ◆ InDesign/InCopy. Shift+click the Go to Bridge button on the Application bar. The Welcome to Mini Bridge screen opens. Click the Browse Files button to view files or click Settings button to change preferences. Use the Navigation pod and Path bar to locate the graphics you want to view. Use the tools on the top of the Content Pod to sort, filter, and place files, and tools on the bottom to change the display view. To preview files, click the Preview list arrow, and then click an option: ◆ Slide Show. Displays a slide show of the viewed files. ◆ Review Mode. Displays a full screen preview of the viewed files. ◆ Full Screen Preview. Displays a full screen preview. ◆ Preview. Displays a preview in the Content panel. 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 Launch Mini Bridge button on the Application bar 3 4 5 Home Screen button From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg 514 Chapter 21 Adobe CS Live (New!) is an online service that allows you to set up or manage (sign in and out) an Adobe account, review CS5 documents (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) online, access the Acrobat.com subscription-based Web site or the Adobe ConnectNow Web site where you can collaborate with others, display CS news and resources in a panel within CS5 programs, and access an Adobe Web site with information about CS Live Services. You can access these options directly from the CS Live menu on the right side of the menu bar next to the Search bar. When the CS Live menu icon includes a bulls eye, you are signed in to the online services. Exploring CS Live Services Explore CS Live Services Click the CS Live menu (New!), and then select any of the following commands: ◆ Set Up Your Access To Adobe CS Live Online Services, Sign In, or Sign Out. Select to set up, sign in, or sign out of the CS Live online service. ◆ Create New Review or Learn More. Creates a CS5 document review in Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop. ◆ Acrobat.com Home. Opens the Acrobat.com subscription-based Web site that allows you to work and collaborate with others. ◆ Share My Screen. Opens the Adobe ConnectNow Web site where you can start an online meeting and collaborate on any design project across platforms and programs. ◆ CS News and Resources. Opens the CS News and Resources panel with news and resources from Adobe. ◆ Manage My Account. Opens a secure Web site with your Adobe account information after you sign in. ◆ Explore CS Live Services. Opens an Adobe Web site that describes CS Live Services. 1 1 Signed in to CS Live online Sign In to Adobe CS Live From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg Chapter 21 Working Together with Adobe Programs 515 The Share My Screen command on the File or CS Live (New!) menu allows you to connect to Adobe ConnectNow, which is a secure Web site where you can start an online meeting and collaborate on any design project across platforms and programs. You can share and annotate your computer screen or take control of an attendee’s com- puter. During the meeting, you can communicate by sending chat mes- sages, using live audio, or broadcasting live video. In addition, you can take meeting notes, and share files. Sharing My Screen Share My Screen Click the File or CS Live menu, and then click Share My Screen. Enter your Adobe ID and password. ◆ If you don’t have an Adobe ID and password, click the Create a Free Adobe ID link, and then follow the online instructions. Click Sign In. ◆ If prompted, sign in to ConnectNow. To share your computer screen, click the Share My Computer Screen button. Use the ConnectNow toolbar to do any of the following: ◆ Meeting. Use to invite participants, share your computer screen, upload a file, share your webcam, set preferences, end a meeting, and exit Adobe ConnectNow. ◆ PODS. Use to show and hide pod panels. ◆ Help. Use to get help, troubleshoot problems, and set account and Flash Player settings. Click the participant buttons at the bottom to specify roles, remove a user, or request control of a user’s computer. 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 6 5 From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg 516 Chapter 21 Adobe CS Review (New!) is an integrated online service that provides a simple way for CS5 users to quickly share their designs on the Web so others can provide feedback. A review of a CS5 document can be initiated from within Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Reviewers, on the other hand, don’t need the native program to perform a review. It’s all done online in a browser along with the Flash Player installed. When you provide feedback in CS Review online, the information and any comments or requests are displayed back in the originating CS5 docu- ment where the owner can respond. CS Review online provides secu- rity options to control who can participate in a review and management options to support the Review process. Reviewing CS Documents Create a New Review with CS Live Open the CS5 document you want to review in Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop. Click the File or CS Live menu, and then click Create New Review. If prompted, click Sign In, enter your e-mail address and password, and then click Sign In. Enter a review name, select the Add Active Document to Review check box, click OK, and then if prompted, click Continue to use the active document or Save As to use a copy of the document. If prompted, specify upload settings for the document, including page range, quality, and intent, and then click Upload. The CS Review panel opens. Use the toolbar buttons to display reviews and comments. You can also double-click an item. Select the document you want to review. Click the View the Current Review Online button on the panel. In the Acrobat.com Web site, open the reviewer page, and use the toolbar options to add comments. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 Added comments Options From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg Chapter 21 Working Together with Adobe Programs 517 Manage a Review with CS Live Click the Window menu, point to Extensions, and then click CS Review. If prompted, sign in. Use the toolbar buttons to display reviews and comments. Use the Down arrow to access available options: ◆ For a Reviewer. Click Open View Comments, View Online, Share, or Save As. ◆ For a Document. Click Open Source File, View Online, Delete Part, or Comment. ◆ For a Comment. Click Reply, Flag, View Online, Copy Text, Edit, or Delete. Click a comment to display it. Use buttons on the CS Review panel to manage reviews: ◆ Invite Reviewers. Click the Share button, specify an e-mail address and role for each reviewer, and then click OK. ◆ Show/Hide Comments in Layout. Click the Show/Hide Comments in Layout button. ◆ Go to Comment in Layout. Click the Go to Comment in Layout button, and then select a file. ◆ Add Pages. Click the Add Pages from Current File button, click Continue or Save As, and then specify options. ◆ View the Review Online. Select the review, and then click the View the Current Review Online button. ◆ Create New Review. Click the Create a New Review button, and specify information. ◆ Delete Review. Select the review, click the Delete Review button, and then click Delete. 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 2 3 Invite reviewers Add pages From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg 518 Chapter 21 Exploring Adobe Device Central Emulator tab Displays a simulation of how content appears on specific mobile devices. Information panels Displays a number of panels for displaying information based on the selected device. Test Devices panel Displays sets of devices for testing; availability depends on the content type. Device image From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg Chapter 21 Working Together with Adobe Programs 519 Testing your content on as many different devices as possible allows you to reach a wider audience. Adobe Device Central makes it easy to test your content on a wide variety of different mobile devices in one place. Device Central provides a library of devices from which to choose, and each device includes a profile with information about the device, including media and content support types. Device Central uses an emulator to simulate the way your content will look on a selected device. An emulator is not the same as the real device. However, it allows you to quickly test devices to get initial results. Checking Content Using Adobe Device Central Check Content Using Adobe Device Central Start Adobe Device Central from the Start menu (Win) or the Applications folder (Mac) or from a CS program, click the File menu, and then click Device Central. ◆ In Bridge, right-click a file, and then click Test in Device Central. From the Welcome screen or the File menu, select the option you want: ◆ Open for Testing. Opens a file for testing with the Emulator tab. Use the buttons on the mobile device to test your content. ◆ Device Profiles. Displays mobile device profiles. In the Available Devices panel, expand a folder with devices. On the Device Profiles tab, click links to display profile information. ◆ Create New Mobile. Creates a new mobile document for Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other CS program; select a mobile device, and then click Create. If you’re testing, select the options you want in the Testing panels. When you’re done, click the Close button in the Device Central window. 4 3 2 1 2 New Document tab 4 Click to create a new document From the Library of Wow! eBook ptg 520 Chapter 21 The Adobe Extension Manager is a program you can use to install and delete added program functionality, known as extensions, to many Adobe programs. The Extension Manager is automatically installed when you install Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, or Fireworks. You can use the Extension Manager to access the Adobe Exchange site, where you can locate, research, and download many different types of exten- sions. Some are free and some are not. After you download an exten- sion, you can use Extension Manager to install it. Extension Manager only displays extensions installed using the Extension Manager; other extensions installed using a third-party installer might not appear. After you install an extension, you can find and display information about it. Using Adobe Extension Manager Download and Install an Extension Start Adobe Extension Manager from the Start menu (Win) or the Applications folder (Mac). TIMESAVER In Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, or Fireworks, click the Help menu, and then click Manage Extensions. Click the Exchange button on the toolbar. Select the extension you want to download, and then save it to your computer. In Extension Manager, click the Install button on the toolbar. Locate and select the extension (.mxp) you want to install, and then click Install. You can perform any of the following: ◆ Sort. Click a column heading. ◆ Enable or Disable. Select or clear the check in the Enabled check box next to the extension. ◆ Remove. Select the extension, and then click Remove. When you’re done, click the Close button in the Extension Manager window. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Downloaded extension 4 6 2 7 Adobe CS programs Extensions for the selected CS program From the Library of Wow! eBook . simple way for CS5 users to quickly share their designs on the Web so others can provide feedback. A review of a CS5 document can be initiated from within Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. . CS Live online service. ◆ Create New Review or Learn More. Creates a CS5 document review in Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop. ◆ Acrobat.com Home. Opens the Acrobat.com subscription-based. allows you to set up or manage (sign in and out) an Adobe account, review CS5 documents (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) online, access the Acrobat.com subscription-based Web site or