Staff MEB Posted June 23, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Krist, Welcome to Affinity Forums :) Only the macOS (and Windows) version can use plugins. Coreyrow, BratikSt, Brendervon and 5 others 8 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Only the macOS version can use plugins. Is the iOS version currently unable to use any plugins at all, or does this restriction apply specifically to Google Nik Collection? :unsure: Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted June 23, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Alfred, The restriction applies to all plugins. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thanks for the clarification, Miguel. :) Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicnight Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It is not a good news actually. That means Google will stop supporting the software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malte Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Google ended support for NIK Collection. Just to let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas G Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 24.3.2016 at 10:37 PM, MEB said: Hi MacGueurle, In the Plug-ins Search Folders you must enter the path where you have chosen to instal the plug-ins (the folder where the .plugin files are located - NOT the plugin support files/apps which by default are installed in a folder named Nik Collection inside the Applications folder). Then click the Authorise Global button, then Authorise from the dialog that will appear. Finally tick Allow "Unknown" plugins to be used and restart Affinity. Hi guys, I guess I need your help: not paying enough attention I told it to choose within the Applications folder instead of from the right folder INSIDE the Applications folder : now Affinity doesn't even start anymore, so I could fix this. Is there a preference-files hidden somewhere that I could just trash? What can I do? Thank you so much for any solution .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted September 19, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi Thomas G, Welcome to Affinity Forums Press and hold ⌃(ctrl) while launching the application from Launchpad (or right-click the icon on the dock, press and hold ⌃(ctrl) and select Open) then press Clear from the dialog that will appear (leave the default three check boxes checked). This will reset the app. You should then be able to run the app and set up the plugins again. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas G Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 minute ago, MEB said: Hi Thomas G, Welcome to Affinity Forums Press and hold ⌃(ctrl) while launching the application from Launchpad (or right-click the icon on the dock, press and hold ⌃(ctrl) and select Open) then press Clear from the dialog that will appear (leave the default three check boxes checked). You should then be able to set up the plugins again. WOW, that was fast: thank you so much,MEG - I'll try right away .. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas G Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 54 minutes ago, Thomas G said: WOW, that was fast: thank you so much,MEG - I'll try right away .. :-) YES YES YES :-) Perfekt! It works just excellent! You made my day - thank you so much, MEB :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofnaar Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Google has given his NIK Collection to DxO Optics. They will improve and work on a new version for 2018. Hopefully free again. https://nikcollection.dxo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ingram Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, Hofnaar said: Google has given his NIK Collection to DxO Optics. They will improve and work on a new version for 2018. Hopefully free again. https://nikcollection.dxo.com/ I can't imagine they would purchase this from Google and then distribute it for free, especially as it would compete with their existing products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdaum Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Hofnaar said: Google has given his NIK Collection to DxO Optics. They will improve and work on a new version for 2018. Hopefully free again. https://nikcollection.dxo.com/ According to DPReview DxO acquires Nik Collection from Google and will continue to offer it for free... for now but doesn't say if they got it for free and how long exactly the collection will remain free. I tried the HDR Efex program but I was underwhelmed. I am a DxO user and I hope they'll improve the products and make them compatible with DOP. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 25, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted October 25, 2017 Wow! Wasn't really expecting that one... Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Mark Ingram said: I can't imagine they would purchase this from Google and then distribute it for free, especially as it would compete with their existing products. Well, the linked page does state, "The current Nik Collection will remain available for free" (but we obviously can't expect DxO to provide further enhancements without charging for them). 1 hour ago, MEB said: Wow! Wasn't really expecting that one... Me too neither! Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_mac Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I thought that this was very interesting as it also pertains to google who purchased Snapseed from Macphun. I have been using their products since I discovered Snapseed (something I no longer use since google acquisition). It appears that they are also targeting adobe. Over the past year they have become a multi platform company, are rebranding their name and setting their sites on an adobe replacement. They are no Affinity but they do have a good chance of doing what their blog is stating. https://macphun.com/blog/macphun-is-becoming-skylum Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_kyr Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 According to Heise Online DxO bought the NIK Collection from Google, so I doubt this one will remain to be free in future. Quote ☛ Affinity Designer 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Photo 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 ◆ OSX El Capitan ☛ Affinity V2.3 apps ◆ MacOS Sonoma 14.2 ◆ iPad OS 17.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaRepublic Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Switched from PS to Affinity, have Nik collection since then how do I get it to run with Affinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 48 minutes ago, BananaRepublic said: Switched from PS to Affinity, have Nik collection since then how do I get it to run with Affinity. Installation problems and solutions are discussed in the first couple of pages of this thread. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentia Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hi, unfortunately, the plugins nik have become inoperative in version 1.6 despite their good statement in the prefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenmerkel Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 2:57 AM, laurentia said: Hi, unfortunately, the plugins nik have become inoperative in version 1.6 despite their good statement in the prefs. All 8 plugins are working for me on version 1.6.0.89 (Win 7 SP1). Quote Len -------------------- Over the hill, and enjoying the glide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguato Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hello, I just been greeted by message Nik collection is a 15 day trial with an option to purchase. Did DxO change the free status? any news about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted November 16, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi elguato, Welcome to Affinity Forums No, this is due to an incorrect configuration in Affinity Photo Preferences. Remove any paths you may have in the Plugins Support Folders section, then click the Authorise Global button below and then Authorise again from the Finder dialog that will open. You should only see a forward slash in the Plugins Support Folders section after this. Also make sure Allow "Unknown" plugins to be used is ticked. If you still have trouble please post a screen capture of your Photoshop Plugins window from Affinity Photo Preferences so i can help you out. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguato Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, MEB said: Hi elguato, Welcome to Affinity Forums No, this is due to an incorrect configuration in Affinity Photo Preferences. Remove any paths you may have in the Plugins Support Folders section, then click the Authorise Global button below and then Authorise again from the Finder dialog that will open. You should only see a forward slash in the Plugins Support Folders section after this. Also make sure Allow "Unknown" plugins to be used is ticked. If you still have trouble please post a screen capture of your Photoshop Plugins window from Affinity Photo Preferences so i can help you out. thanks for your fast reply, I seem to be having issues with the plug-ins today, it worked fine before. removed the path and added again, authorized global but still same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted November 16, 2017 Author Staff Share Posted November 16, 2017 Do you have restarted the program after changing the settings as prompted? Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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