Question about upgrading to CS

JL
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Jonathan_Lewis
May 10, 2004
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Hello,

I’m considering the possibility of upgrading from PS 7 to PS CS, and I have a question or two.

First, will PS 7 open PS CS files? I know programs aren’t usually "forward compatible", but I’m going to be working with someone who has PS 7, and probably won’t be upgrading. If PS 7 won’t open files created in PS CS it could create problems for me.

Second, I would be interested in knowing what some of you consider to be the top three or four advantages of version CS compared to 7. (I’m a graphic designer, not a photographer, so I’m especially interested in graphic design tools).

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Jonathan
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Thee_DarkOverLord
May 10, 2004
There are many ways of getting a demo version, why not give it a whirl yourself?
JL
Jonathan_Lewis
May 10, 2004
Not a bad idea. I’ve just been too busy (and short on funds) up until now to take the time to seriously think of upgrading, so I hadn’t taken the time to try the demo. I just thought I’d get a few opinions from other users in the meantime.
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Don_McCahill
May 11, 2004
First, most of the file formats are compatible, with the exception of the new format for extra-large Photoshop files. Of course these can’t be opened in PS 7.

I haven’t set my CS up, so I can’t answer what features are most useful. Perhaps someone else can.
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Dr._Robert_Reed
May 11, 2004
Hello,

I just received my upgrade to Photoshop CS. On my computer, I have installed the following: Photoshop 5, Photoshop 6 (upgrade), Photoshop 7 (upgrade), and Photoshop Elements 2.

Since only Photoshop 5 and Elements 2 were full copies, can I upgrade any of the versions and still legitimately install Photoshop CS? I have so much "clutter" on my hard drive that I would like to get rid of some, but do not know what parts are necessary to allow the new upgrade. I would appreciate any assistance in this matter.

Thank you,
Dr. Robert Reed
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LenHewitt
May 11, 2004
Robert,

You do not NEED any previous version of Photoshop installed on your machine in order to upgrade to CS.

If the installer does not find a qualifying product on your system, it will ask you to insert a previous version CD to verify qualification.

If you install CS with a previous version present on the machine, you may remove that previous version at any time from C/Panel>Add/Remove Programs – just say ‘No’ to removing any shared files.

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