2 Replies Latest reply: Dec 28, 2013 2:22 PM by INTYME1985 RSS

    Set default image editor to open in PS on second networked computer?

    INTYME1985 Community Member

      I have 2 computers side by side.  My older quadcore 12Gb desktop (PC1), and my new hexacore 64Gb (PC2).  Is it possible to configure Bridge on PC1, to open double clicked files to Photoshop running on PC2? 

       

      I shared the program directory of PC2 over my network, then set PC1 Bridge preferences to the PS exe on PC2.  However, after double-clicking an image in Bridge on PC1 to edit it, (it warns about the network location first - and I click ok), but it still just opens the image in PS on PC1.  Now It may actually be running PS from PC2, I am not sure about that since PS CC is licensed on both machines.

       

      I want to use my older single monitor PC1 as my media browser, but actually edit in the multi-monitor workspace of my newer faster machine.

       

      Thanks in advance!

        • 1. Re: Set default image editor to open in PS on second networked computer?
          Omke Oudeman Community Member

          I want to use my older single monitor PC1 as my media browser, but actually edit in the multi-monitor workspace of my newer faster machine.

           

           

          Bridge is not designed nor officially supported for use over a network. However there is no objecting to have both Bridge and PS (preferred) on your fast machine and your files on your older machine. You simple can point Bridge to the folders on this machine and build the cache (The central Cache should also preferable be on your fastest machine for best performances).

           

          If you open a file of your older machine using Bridge on your new machine it auto opens in PS on the same machine by default. You can work on the files (having much RAM and a separate scratch disk also helps performances increase) and save the file when ready to wherever you want.

           

          The only downside is the files open as fast or slow as your connection is permitting it. Transferring through a longer cable is always slower then a short direct internal connection of your main system.

          • 2. Re: Set default image editor to open in PS on second networked computer?
            INTYME1985 Community Member

            Thanks, I thought there might be setting, I didn't realize it required network software.