Photoshop doesn't return to last folder used when saving files in 10.6.5

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Photoshop doesn't return to last folder used when saving files in 10.6.5

Hi, I've got an issue similar to several other posts concerning the Snow Leopard upgrade.

In Leopard, when a file was saved in Photoshop, the folder used was the one the application returned to by default when the next file was saved. However, ever since Snow Leopard was installed, Photoshop returns to the top of the file tree, meaning that you have to first find the root folder, then click down through the levels until you get to the folder you were just using. Every time. This slows down the work flow and is really annoying to boot.

In our workflow, many files are saved to the same folder after being worked on, so this change is really inefficient.

An answer at the dummy level would be appreciated!

MacPro, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Dec 19, 2010 8:33 PM

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margb Author

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Dec 19, 2010 8:39 PM in response to margb

Just after posting the question concerning Photoshop, I got a complaint about the Open File command in Word and Excel for Mac. Previously, if a file was opened in Word, clicking Open File again would take you to the same folder you had just used. Now, with Snow Leopard, it takes you back to the main file tree every time. Same inconvenience and annoyance!

This must be something that was created by the Snow Leopard upgrade affecting the way applications interface with Finder. It's not just a Microsoft application issue, or it wouldn't be happening in Photoshop, too. Again, answers at the dummy level will be appreciated.

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margb Author

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Dec 21, 2010 6:55 PM in response to margb

Well, there is an answer - Photoshop CS 3 is not compatible with Snow Leopard. Found this out by going to the Adobe website and doing a chat with a knowledgeable sales rep.

As a result, I bought the CS 5 upgrade, installed it, and it was a Christmas miracle. It DID solve the Photoshop "not returning to last folder used" problem AND the dark prints problem (I also installed the Epson driver for Snow Leopard).

So if anyone else is looking for a solution to this problem, that's it. And a good reminder not to assume that older applications will work under a new version of the operating system.

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