# Photoshop **URL:** https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/c/photoshop/63.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Is there ANY way to grab the userInfo.userId() value using Manifest Version 4?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-grab-the-userinfo-userid-value-using-manifest-version-4/12007)
**Author:** [@king\_anton](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/king_anton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-grab-the-userinfo-userid-value-using-manifest-version-4/12007 "2026-07-09T01:35:41Z")
It would require a brutally massive refactor of my entire codebase to switch my plugin from v4 to v5. However I have a critical requirement where I need this unique user ID attribute. Can anyone think of some kind of me… --- ## [In Photoshop 2026 UXP, batchPlay duplicate Error!!!!](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/in-photoshop-2026-uxp-batchplay-duplicate-error/12003)
**Author:** [@zlt](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/zlt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/in-photoshop-2026-uxp-batchplay-duplicate-error/12003 "2026-07-09T00:58:46Z")
In Photoshop 2026 UXP, batchPlay duplicate document returns \[{\_obj:“error”, result:-128}\] inside executeAsModal I am developing a Photoshop UXP plugin. In Photoshop 2025, duplicating the current document via batchPlay o… --- ## [Let's talk custom installers](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/lets-talk-custom-installers/4399)
**Author:** [@Erin\_Finnegan](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Erin_Finnegan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/lets-talk-custom-installers/4399 "2026-07-07T18:46:26Z")
I know many developers in this community write custom installers or script installation of ZXPs. With the addition of UXP command line installation support, I want to start a thread about how you plan to add UXP plugins… --- ## [Can't register for Office Hours for Creative Cloud Developers for July and Aug 2026](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-register-for-office-hours-for-creative-cloud-developers-for-july-and-aug-2026/11992)
**Author:** [@AnthonyK](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/AnthonyK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-register-for-office-hours-for-creative-cloud-developers-for-july-and-aug-2026/11992 "2026-06-26T13:04:25Z")
When trying to register for Office Hours for Creative Cloud Developers for July and Aug 2026 the option to do so is grayed out. Here’s the link I’m using: Is anyone else able to register? --- ## [WebView question](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/webview-question/11965)
**Author:** [@Ulrik](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Ulrik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/webview-question/11965 "2026-06-17T17:36:58Z")
Is it acceptable for an Adobe Marketplace Photoshop plugin to load its main UI from a remote website inside a WebView, or should the UI be bundled locally with the plugin? --- ## [\[Feature request\] get GrayscaleAlpha/LABAlpha on getPixels, + CMYK/multichannel read](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/feature-request-get-grayscalealpha-labalpha-on-getpixels-cmyk-multichannel-read/11977)
**Author:** [@HeyEvgenii](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/HeyEvgenii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/feature-request-get-grayscalealpha-labalpha-on-getpixels-cmyk-multichannel-read/11977 "2026-06-16T16:24:46Z")
I use imaging API often in my clients’ projects and it is super useful, especially when it comes to performance, but I really miss two things and I would love to make a request if possible: 1. Alpha for Grayscale/Lab re… --- ## [Imaging API getPixels, alpha data with grayscale images?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/imaging-api-getpixels-alpha-data-with-grayscale-images/11525)
**Author:** [@Kayrock](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Kayrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/imaging-api-getpixels-alpha-data-with-grayscale-images/11525 "2026-06-13T10:50:08Z")
Has anybody been able to get alpha data for a grayscale image? hasAlpha is always false and there is only one component. With RGB, if there is alpha I get 4 components and hasAlpha is true. PhotoshopImageData says it sup… --- ## [Text edit editor](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/text-edit-editor/11962)
**Author:** [@Ulrik](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Ulrik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/text-edit-editor/11962 "2026-06-11T08:09:02Z")
I am developing a Photoshop UXP plugin and need a text editor where users can apply bold, underline, and paragraph alignment (left, center, right) using toolbar buttons. The formatting should be visible directly in the e… --- ## [Performance regressions in Photoshop Beta (27.9.0)](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/performance-regressions-in-photoshop-beta-27-9-0/11941)
**Author:** [@jsyi1995](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/jsyi1995)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/performance-regressions-in-photoshop-beta-27-9-0/11941 "2026-06-07T18:44:53Z")
Hello! Our plugin becomes unresponsive when certain interactions happen in the Photoshop Beta only. The identical build runs completely fine on stable Photoshop. I couldn’t find any existing reports about the specific pe… --- ## [How hard is to fix a very common requested issue?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-hard-is-to-fix-a-very-common-requested-issue/11930)
**Author:** [@photonic](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/photonic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-hard-is-to-fix-a-very-common-requested-issue/11930 "2026-06-05T10:53:05Z")
I’m really curious about how hard is to fix the issue with the “no compatible software is installed” a lot of users have with our plugins. Isn’t as easy as letting Creative Cloud electron app search on other drives? Thi… --- ## [How to change Paragraph Text box dimensions (bounds) in UXP?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-change-paragraph-text-box-dimensions-bounds-in-uxp/11918)
**Author:** [@54Geovane54](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/54Geovane54)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-change-paragraph-text-box-dimensions-bounds-in-uxp/11918 "2026-05-18T18:03:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m developing a UXP script to automate text insertion for comic speech bubbles, and I’m currently testing it inside the UXP Developer Tool Playground. My script successfully creates a text layer and conve… --- ## [Progress Bar not Updating](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/progress-bar-not-updating/2798)
**Author:** [@lmendes76](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/lmendes76)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/progress-bar-not-updating/2798 "2026-05-12T14:00:04Z")
Has anyone successfully implemented a progress bar? I can only get the update to happen at the end of the script it seems. No matter where I put the incrementing code. I see the log updates as expected, but no redraw unt… --- ## [UXP cannot execute filters unless values are passed in](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-cannot-execute-filters-unless-values-are-passed-in/11908)
**Author:** [@vinhnn](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/vinhnn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-cannot-execute-filters-unless-values-are-passed-in/11908 "2026-05-11T04:25:32Z")
Hello everyone, I’m currently working on some features related to converting .atn files into UXP code, but it seems that some things are not working for certain reasons. In Photoshop, I use Insert Menu Item… to insert … --- ## [\[UXP/batchPlay\] How to recreate a Live Shape (arrow) on a new layer?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-batchplay-how-to-recreate-a-live-shape-arrow-on-a-new-layer/11906)
**Author:** [@dai0116](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/dai0116)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-batchplay-how-to-recreate-a-live-shape-arrow-on-a-new-layer/11906 "2026-05-09T06:12:38Z")
\[UXP/batchPlay\] How to reproduce a Live Shape (arrow, keyOriginType:9) on a new layer? Hi everyone, I’m developing a UXP plugin that saves layer groups as templates and reapplies them to other documents. I’ve hit a wall… --- ## [Trying to fix "require" is not a function](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/trying-to-fix-require-is-not-a-function/11898)
**Author:** [@jmckay3d](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/jmckay3d)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/trying-to-fix-require-is-not-a-function/11898 "2026-05-06T14:23:14Z")
I’m ok at scripting and just started learning UXP. I’m trying to create a script to toggle a selected layer’s visibility along with any linked layers. It was working until I restarted my computer trying to get my UI to w… --- ## [No compatible apps](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/no-compatible-apps/6535)
**Author:** [@Blaz](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Blaz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/no-compatible-apps/6535 "2026-04-25T08:47:46Z")
Hey all, just seen recently that all my plugins now won’t install in the CC App like usual. The manifest file below: { "id": "BiggerLogo", "name": "BiggerLogo", "version": "1.0.1", "main": "index.html", "h… --- ## [UXP plugins not supported on Windows ARM-based devices?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-plugins-not-supported-on-windows-arm-based-devices/8431)
**Author:** [@AnthonyK](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/AnthonyK)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/uxp-plugins-not-supported-on-windows-arm-based-devices/8431 "2026-04-24T18:59:08Z")
I got a message from a customer that stated: The message I got from Adobe was : “Are you using a new Windows Arm based device? If so, extensions and plug-ins are not yet supported.” Can anyone from Adobe comment on th… --- ## [What is recommended way to work with SMB network drives?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/what-is-recommended-way-to-work-with-smb-network-drives/11870)
**Author:** [@milevicm](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/milevicm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/what-is-recommended-way-to-work-with-smb-network-drives/11870 "2026-04-24T11:23:04Z")
Hi, I’m building a Photoshop UXP plugin that reads data from SMB network drive. I’m using the localFileSystem API with persistent tokens (createPersistentToken / getEntryForPersistentToken), and it works, but on macOS … --- ## [Stroke on clipping mask](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/stroke-on-clipping-mask/11866)
**Author:** [@ktpmm3](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/ktpmm3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/stroke-on-clipping-mask/11866 "2026-04-23T18:15:07Z")
I know, I know, this topic has been asked 10,000 times brfore. I have ready and tried everything. Quick review of my layers: Bottom layer - a shape layer of a hexagon with a red stroke applied - red stroke centered, 3… --- ## [Support Global Keyboard Shortcuts & Global Modifier Key Events (Shift/Ctrl/Alt) in UXP](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/support-global-keyboard-shortcuts-global-modifier-key-events-shift-ctrl-alt-in-uxp/11838)
**Author:** [@JWwwww](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/JWwwww)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/support-global-keyboard-shortcuts-global-modifier-key-events-shift-ctrl-alt-in-uxp/11838 "2026-04-23T10:29:36Z")
I would like to submit a feature request for UXP (Unified Extensibility Platform): It would be extremely helpful if UXP could support global keyboard shortcuts, or at the very least, enable global event listening for mo… --- ## [Textarea content disappears when textarea not completely visible (if it's longer than the plugin window)](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/textarea-content-disappears-when-textarea-not-completely-visible-if-its-longer-than-the-plugin-window/11334)
**Author:** [@plugisto](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/plugisto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/textarea-content-disappears-when-textarea-not-completely-visible-if-its-longer-than-the-plugin-window/11334 "2026-04-22T19:45:29Z")
Hi, for my plugin I need to have big textarea item. But as soon as the textarea is slightly bigger then the visible area (it’s just longer than the plugin window) it turns gray and the content is not visible. It seems … --- ## [Open raw images in ACR?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/open-raw-images-in-acr/2222)
**Author:** [@ddbell](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/ddbell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/open-raw-images-in-acr/2222 "2026-04-20T20:45:44Z")
When opening raw images using the default DOM open command, the raw images are opened directly into the Photoshop UI. If there is an XMP file for the image then it will apply those settings when opening. Is there an op… --- ## [\[BUG\] Imaging API getPixels() returns pixel data from wrong location](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bug-imaging-api-getpixels-returns-pixel-data-from-wrong-location/11802)
**Author:** [@kbsanders](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/kbsanders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bug-imaging-api-getpixels-returns-pixel-data-from-wrong-location/11802 "2026-04-17T09:07:01Z")
Photoshop Version: 27.3.1 UXP Version: uxp-9.0.2-uxp1-e0d9ef0 Issue: When requesting pixel data for a 1200x1200 area, getPixels() is returning pixel data from a different location in the document than what is expected… --- ## ['placedLayerReplaceContents' is not available](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/placedlayerreplacecontents-is-not-available/11629)
**Author:** [@joshdean-imt](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/joshdean-imt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/placedlayerreplacecontents-is-not-available/11629 "2026-04-17T08:14:16Z")
Hello, I’m trying to replace a smart object’s content with another file via batchPlay. My batchPlay command is: \[ { \_obj: "placedLayerReplaceContents", \_target: \[ { … --- ## [Bluring when compressed img](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bluring-when-compressed-img/11852)
**Author:** [@Macufy](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Macufy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bluring-when-compressed-img/11852 "2026-04-15T15:10:27Z")
Hello! I’m using Photoshop 2025 to optimise some img for my website, just changing the sizes because I want to not loose quality, but some kb so I’m going from 2048 x 1365 px to 542 x 365 px witch is the adjustment need… --- ## [Panel with buttons to run psjs files](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/panel-with-buttons-to-run-psjs-files/6050)
**Author:** [@samsonsreaper](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/samsonsreaper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/panel-with-buttons-to-run-psjs-files/6050 "2026-04-10T14:22:09Z")
My goal is to create a panel using UXP with buttons that launch psjs file scripts, but from reading current documentation, inter-scripting is currently not possible? --- ## [BatchPlay is failing to process descriptors containing "\_obj": "runJavaScript"](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/batchplay-is-failing-to-process-descriptors-containing-obj-runjavascript/11835)
**Author:** [@vinhnn](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/vinhnn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/batchplay-is-failing-to-process-descriptors-containing-obj-runjavascript/11835 "2026-04-09T06:46:12Z")
Hi everyone, I am developing a feature for my plugin that downloads remote .psjs files and executes them locally. However, I’ve run into an issue where batchPlay fails to execute the code. Here is my current function: … --- ## [\[BUG\] None of the drag events work in dialogs except \`dragstart\`](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bug-none-of-the-drag-events-work-in-dialogs-except-dragstart/8899)
**Author:** [@Karmalakas](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Karmalakas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/bug-none-of-the-drag-events-work-in-dialogs-except-dragstart/8899 "2026-04-04T17:51:08Z")
I’ve spent 2 days trying to figure out what’s wrong… Only dragstart fires and none of the other events do. What I’ve found, all events fire while on a panel, but only dragstart while on a dialog :confused: Here’s the si… --- ## [Can i run javascript.jsx file using UXP button](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/can-i-run-javascript-jsx-file-using-uxp-button/3006)
**Author:** [@Sanjaya](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Sanjaya)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/can-i-run-javascript-jsx-file-using-uxp-button/3006 "2026-04-03T18:11:12Z")
can i run javascript.jsx file using UXP button --- ## [Setting minimum brush opacity](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/setting-minimum-brush-opacity/3104)
**Author:** [@AndreasResch](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/AndreasResch)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/setting-minimum-brush-opacity/3104 "2026-03-31T19:45:06Z")
Hello. Does anybody know the code to set the minimum brush opacity. I was able to get the “get” code from Alchemist, but can’t figure out how to convert it to a “set” code. Here’s the “get” code … const batchPlay = re… [Previous page](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/c/photoshop/63.md) [Next page](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/c/photoshop/63.md?page=2)