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DavideBarranca
DavideBarranca
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CS Extension Builder availability

May 5, 2010 10:12 AM

Hello,

I'd like you to confirm that a single freelance developer, in order to get the Extension Builder plug-in (for, afaik, it's a Flash Builder plugin, isn't it?) must buy at least an Adobe Enterprise Developer Program ($ 1.495), since the Adobe Solutions Partner Program (a cheaper $ 495 one) is for much more structured companies.

This in addition to Flash Builder 4, ça va sans dire.

Thanks in advance,

 

Davide Barranca

4128 Views   11 Replies   Latest reply: gabriel_tavridis, Mar 10, 2011 8:24 PM
 
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  • Adrian OLenskie
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    1. Adrian OLenskie,
    May 5, 2010 3:16 PM   in reply to DavideBarranca
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    Hi Davide,

    While the Adobe Solutions Partner Program has particular qualification criteria, it would be worth your while discussing your opportunities and plans with Roger Risdal (rrisdal@adobe.com). Roger is a Partner Product Manager here at Adobe, he is a great contact in terms of making and maintaining the connection between partners and Adobe. He would be able to provide more context and advice around eligibility for the Solution Partner Program.

     

    I'd like to be clear that Flash Builder (Premium) is a benefit of both programs.

     

    Our intent here is to surface developer requirements directly within Adobe - we believe the program memberships currently provide the best vehicle for this.

     

    Thanks for this feedback, we are continually looking to make improvements to strengthen the connection between Adobe and third party developers. If you have any particular concerns/requirements/thoughts, we'd be very keen to hear them. Either respond here, or if you prefer you can contact me directly at aolenski@adobe.com.

     

    Thanks

     

    Adrian

     
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  • michielvoo
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    2. michielvoo,
    May 6, 2010 2:01 PM   in reply to Adrian OLenskie
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    So Extension Builder is not part of Create Suite, it's a separate package you need to buy? And to run it you also need to buy Flash Builder? Is that correct?

     

    Thanks in advance for explaining.

     
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  • DavideBarranca
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    3. DavideBarranca,
    May 6, 2010 2:15 PM   in reply to michielvoo
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    Quoting the Extension Builder readme here: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/creativesuite/pdfs/Extension_Builder_Read_ Me.pdf

     

    To install Creative Suite Extension

    Builder plug-ins in stand-alone Flash Builder 4 production release:

     

    So it's a plugin for Flash Builder, and it's not for sale - you have to be member of a specific Adobe Developer Program: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/creativesuite/sdk/

     

    Regards,

    Davide

     
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  • michielvoo
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    4. michielvoo,
    May 6, 2010 2:53 PM   in reply to DavideBarranca
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    Hey thanks for the fast response!

     

    It's too bad though, I was hoping it would at least come for free with Creative Suite, like ExtendScript. This means we will not be able to use ActionScript for our in-house scripting needs, which is something we were kind of looking forward to.

     

     
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  • Adrian OLenskie
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    5. Adrian OLenskie,
    May 6, 2010 3:20 PM   in reply to michielvoo
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    Hi,

     

    Extension Builder is currently available as a benefit to both the Adobe Solution Partner Program and the Adobe Enterprise Developer Program.

     

    These programs also include Flash Builder (Premium) as a benefit at all levels.  So, if you are a member of either of these programs, you get both Adobe Flash Builder (Premium) and Adobe Extension Builder (as well as a whole bunch of other stuff).

     

    If you haven't already, take a look at the freely available CS SDK - you can build extensions with the free Flex SDK - or with Flash Builder (though, of course, you will not benefit on some of the accelerator tooling that Extension Builder provides).

     

     

    Best wishes

     

    Adrian

     
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  • DavideBarranca
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    6. DavideBarranca,
    May 7, 2010 8:41 AM   in reply to Adrian OLenskie
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    Hi Adrian,

    with CS4 it was possible to write mxml/AS code and then manually compile with Flex SDK; then there was Flex Builder, that made everything easier.

     

    Is it more or less the same with CS5? I mean, is it theoretically possible to use Flash Builder as a "manual option", and Flash Builder + CS Extension Builder as the "easier" option?

     

    Thanks,

    Davide

     
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  • James Boag
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    7. James Boag,
    May 7, 2010 8:50 AM   in reply to DavideBarranca
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    Hi Davide,

     

    It's absolutely possible to do that, take a look at the 'Creative Suite SDK' download from http://www.adobe.com/devnet/creativesuite/sdk/ and the readme for that SDK at http://www.adobe.com/devnet/creativesuite/pdfs/CS_SDK_Guide.pdf

     

    This is a collection of libraries that provide access to the scripting layer of the suite, along with instructions on how to create, debug and deploy content. It should contain everything you need to build extensions against the Creative Suite.

     

    The best analogy is with Flash Builder and the Flex SDK. It's completely possible to build a program entirely with the Flex SDK, but Flash Builder adds additional functionality on top of that.

     

    Best,

     

    James

     
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  • DavideBarranca
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    8. DavideBarranca,
    May 7, 2010 12:50 PM   in reply to James Boag
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    Hi James,

    I'm mainly interested in Photoshop developing; will some (CS SDK) more product-specific documentation, like the cs4 Adobe Photoshop Panel Developer's Guide, be ever released?

    Thanks in advance,

     

    Davide (sorry for asking many different questions, but I still have to familiarize with the new dev system ;-)

     
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  • James Boag
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    9. James Boag,
    May 7, 2010 2:07 PM   in reply to DavideBarranca
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    Hi Davide,

     

    I've cross-posted this into the Creative Suite SDK forum, but the short answer is we already provide program-specific guides for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (see http://cssdk.host.adobe.com/sdk/1.0/docs/WebHelp/app_notes/photoshop.h tm for the Photoshop guide).

     

    Best,

     

    James

     
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  • Shigli
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    10. Shigli,
    Mar 10, 2011 8:57 AM   in reply to DavideBarranca
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    I have purchased AEDP especially for cs extension builder, where can I get this from?

     
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  • gabriel_tavridis
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    11. gabriel_tavridis,
    Mar 10, 2011 8:24 PM   in reply to Shigli
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    Shigli,

     

    Please log in with your AdobeID to https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/partnerportal/ .

     

    (Btw, this link was included in the Welcome Email you received when you signed up into AEDP under

    Subscriber Portal- Software Downloads, Serial Numbers and & Learning Resources)

     

    One the right hand side o the page, there is a menu called "Support and Software".

     

    Click on it to expand it and then click on "Enterprise Developer Software Downloads".

     

    You ll see a list of all available downloads. From that list you can select Creative Suite Extension Builder.

     

    Let me know if you have nay problems

     

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    gabriel tavridis

    CS Extension Builder Product Manager

     
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