Photo crashes when using NIK plug-in

[JDC56]

AF Photo crashes when using NIK plug-ins. Problem shows when I am using and manipulating control points in the NIK plug-in. It is most common when using the Dfine 2 plug-in, but can happen with other plug-ins as well. The crash does not produce a debug file, nor is there any restore point. After multiple crashes, I've given up and reverted to using an old version of Photoshop to get the work done.

Version: 1.9.1.179

Edition    Windows 10 Pro
Version    20H2
Installed on    ‎2020-‎08-‎01
OS build    19042.804
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0

Processor    Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900KF CPU @ 3.60GHz   3.60 GHz
Installed RAM    32.0 GB
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Driver 457.51

Crash occurs when Hardware Acceleration is either on or off. I've tried both. Plug-in image window functions in a more stable manner when hardware acceleration is off.

 

 

[John Rostron]

Hello @JDC56, and welcome to the foruums.

What version of Nik are you using?

John

[JDC56]

Latest Nik Collection version 3.3.0.101

[Chris B]

Hey JDC56,

I've had a quick go and it seems to be OK for me but I'm on an older version of the NIK collection. I'll see if I can get a trial or key for the current one.

[JDC56]

Hi Chris B,

Interesting. I double checked using a .jpeg vs .tif file -- just in case file size was a contributor. I got to 4 control points, then AF Photo crashed. JPEG image was 1.7 Mb (created on an 18-year old Pentax Optio S); TIF is 21 Mb scanned negative (created by SilverFast 8.8 and a Plustek 8200i film scanner). Size of file does not seem to be an influencer.

[Komatös]

I also use the NIK plugins and once applied DFine2 to a 2 GiB photo on which I set 11 measuring points without AFPhoto crashing. 

What happens when you use the standalone NIK filters apps? Find them mostly on: C:\Program Files\DxO\Nik Collection

[JDC56]

No problem when opened in standalone NIK filter apps. No problem when used as plug-in within Photoshop CS6 (64-bit)

[Lenm]

I am also having trouble using Define 2, with Affinity Photo crashing after adding control points. I have tried using as a stand alone but Define will not open Tiff files.

[Chris B]

20 hours ago, Lenm said:

I am also having trouble using Define 2, with Affinity Photo crashing after adding control points. I have tried using as a stand alone but Define will not open Tiff files.

Hi Lenm, any chance you can do a screen recording so I can follow your exact steps/clicks?