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Michael Hays
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I have downloaded several filters from the library. I can see them in the FF folder but cannot call them in the app when I'm in PS 5.1 Ext. I using a Mac Pro, OS X Lion. I have reset all permissions. Reset PS to defaults. I may just have the filters in the wrong place on my drive?

When I try to install them using the Unix Executable File, I get the below message:

Operation not permitted
Failed to install Filter Forge plugins for Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Any help would be appreciated

Michael
Posted: February 23, 2012 12:30 pm   Details E-Mail
CFandM
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Filters: 266
Did you try Filter Forge in stand alone mode and do these show up in the stand alone mode..?
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Posted: February 23, 2012 12:40 pm   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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Not really... smile:( . The app runs in stand-alone but the Freepack plugin's don't appear to be running when I check under the category filters. It might help to know which category, "Building, Frames, Misc, Organic, etc.,) to look.

I can see the Freepak plugins in the Plug-In for PS 5.1
Posted: February 23, 2012 12:52 pm   Details E-Mail
CFandM
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Which version of Filter Forge are you trying to run...The free pack version or FF3 smile:?:
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Posted: February 23, 2012 2:00 pm   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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FF3
Posted: February 23, 2012 8:30 pm   Details E-Mail
CFandM
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Grab the freepack filters from the library and use them in FF3....Do not use the FF freepack installer....Download them from the actual filters page...
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Posted: February 23, 2012 8:35 pm   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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Now being promoted to upgrade version prior to being able to download separate filters. I am using Version 3, but tried the upgrade anyway. Still won't let me download and again requests me to upgrade??????
Posted: February 24, 2012 10:12 am   Details E-Mail
CFandM
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What version of FF do you have...the latest is 3.007
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Posted: February 24, 2012 10:45 am   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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Yes, I'm using 3.007. Program checks for updates every time I log in, however, this am got the following messageL:

Initial data download failed. Reason: 'get_families_versions_list() failed.'.
Posted: February 25, 2012 9:36 am   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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I've just downloaded the 3.007 update again but getting the same error as above. Cannot download filters.
Posted: February 25, 2012 9:44 am   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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Hey, I am reluctant to purchase your latest, greatest offer if I can't download filters. Any help would be appreciated as I have been unable to download filters since the last upgrade.
Posted: March 20, 2012 4:00 pm   Details E-Mail
CFandM
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Posts: 4761
Filters: 266
I had this before but waited an hour then it worked...So not sure on this but may be a server thing....Maybe to many accessing at once... smile:?:

http://www.filterforge.com/forum/sear...#nav_start

Try to download filters using the built-in browser....Go to the Tools menu then select Options..Now select the Online tab...Select the Built-In library browser...Then click OK now you should see a new button at the top right that says Download more filters....This will give a list of filters and thumbnails....
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Posted: March 20, 2012 5:03 pm   Details E-Mail
SpaceRay
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I do not know if this will work, BUT the downloading of filters I think is controlled by the Library_Structure.xml file that is inside the folders

FilterForge 2: ~/Library/Application Support/Filter Forge 2
FilterForge 3: ~/Library/Application Support/Filter Forge 3

So if you delete this file and restart filter forge, it will rebuild all the library structure and perhaps could let you download.

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GMM wrote in this thread: Please delete the %APPDATA%\Filter Forge 2\System\LibraryStructure.xml file and try to download any filter from the library.


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I have a help guide to help to all the ones that are having problems downloading filters from the FF online library or from the forum, please see the link below


http://filterforge.com/forum/read.php?FID=16&TID=9431

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Another possible thing is

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GMM wrote:

please locate the following file:

~/Library/Application Support/Filter Forge 3\Options.xml, open it in a text editor and make sure you have the following options set:

<FilterLibrary>
<LibraryCheckType value="0"/>
<UsageStatsSendingType value="0"/>
<InternetConnectionType value="1"/>
<UseWebLibrary value="true"/>
</FilterLibrary>
Posted: March 20, 2012 8:19 pm   Details E-Mail
GMM
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Michael Hays, do you use a firewall or parental internet control or any other system that may prevent Filter Forge from accessing the filter library? If yes, please add filterforge.net to the trusted list.
Posted: March 21, 2012 6:22 am   Details E-Mail
Michael Hays
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Ok, thanks for the response. I'll give you suggestions a try today. smile:)
Posted: March 22, 2012 9:37 am   Details E-Mail

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