Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

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20 December 2016, 02:10 AM
cadudesun

Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Hi,
Has Filter Forge 6 plugin (www.filterforge.com) worked to someone using DP365?
I added C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 6\Plugin to DP plugin folder, but Filter Forge doesn't appear as a listed plugin.
Thanks for info,
Cadu
20 December 2016, 04:55 AM
roly

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Hi Cadu, this earlier thread might give you some answers. http://www.talkgraphics.com/showthre...ighlight=forge

Ciao

Roly
20 December 2016, 08:23 AM
Mark321

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

cadudesun,

I use DP365 and FF6 as well. It works fine for me. Though, it seems like I remember it being a chore to get it to work at first (finding the right file to plug into). Experiment until you find the right file to "plug in".

Mark
28 December 2016, 07:52 PM
cadudesun

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Many thanks for replies!
I haven't succeed to find the right plugin in yet. I added to DP365 the folders:
C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 6\Plugin\
C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 6\Plugin\x64\
Do you know in which folder is stored the right plugin to point to in DP365 Options>Effects & Plugins>Photoshop plugins?
Cheers,
Carlos
29 December 2016, 04:06 PM
wizard509

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadudesun

Many thanks for replies!
I haven't succeed to find the right plugin in yet. I added to DP365 the folders:
C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 6\Plugin\

I still have Filter Forge 4 and I use the location listed in the quote and that works for me but I think either one you list in your post should work. Filter Forge 4 is a 32 bit version so can't check for sure.
29 December 2016, 10:47 PM
cadudesun

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

In my tests DP365 doesn't recognize FF6. I also received from FF support a bad news:
"You chose correct plugin folders but Xara doesn't support Filter Forge. Feel free to contact Xara developers and ask them to implement proper 8BF plugin support.
Best regards,
Filter Forge Support
support@filterforge.com"
30 December 2016, 01:02 AM
angelize

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

I have FF 5 (I haven't yet upgraded) and I can get that to work fine. I have sent Xara a note asking them to look at this thread and if they can fix the ongoing issues with using FF as a plug in. I think that they are possibly still on holidays so it may be a few days yet before we can get any answers.
17 August 2018, 09:14 AM
cadudesun

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Hi. Just updating the thread.
I tried Filter Forge 7 without success with XDP (v15.1).
After contacting Filter Forge support, I received a message that says Xara doesn't support Filter Forge:
"You chose correct plugin folders but Xara doesn't support Filter Forge. Feel free to contact Xara developers and ask them to implement proper 8BF plugin support."
17 August 2018, 10:47 AM
Acorn

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Raised a Thread in Dear Xara...

...https://www.talkgraphics.com/showthr...r-Forge-Plugin.

Acorn
17 August 2018, 04:48 PM
browj2

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

I raised this issue in December in Dear Xara and also in the forum, as well as mentioning it in the survey conducted recently.

FF7 is a 64 bit program only. The last time it worked for me was using FF5, 32 bit program.

https://www.talkgraphics.com/showthr...ht=filterforge
17 August 2018, 09:44 PM
Acorn

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Quote:

Originally Posted by browj2

I raised this issue in December in Dear Xara and also in the forum, as well as mentioning it in the survey conducted recently.
FF7 is a 64 bit program only. The last time it worked for me was using FF5, 32 bit program.
https://www.talkgraphics.com/showthr...ht=filterforge

John, appreciate that you did. XDPX is also 64-bit and it is about time Xara caught up with all the features it just parks with no prospect of a refresh over time; FF7 is one such example.

Acorn
18 August 2018, 04:55 AM
angelize

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

I am able to get Filter Forge 7 to work with Xara The path to the plugin is C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 7\Plugin\

It works for me but You have to lock the effect or it causes errors and the program will hang and then white screen. But if you set the default resolution for plug ins to 300dpi and lock the effect it will work quite well. You do have to keep in mind that not all filters will work "out of the box" with Xara but if you have a version of filter forge that has access to the filter editor most filters can be easily edited to work with Xara.
18 August 2018, 05:05 PM
browj2

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Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Hi Frances,

I just noticed on my laptop that FF7 would not open in Standalone and needed an update. Done.

I was already using the path that you show and FF does not even show up on the list of plugins.

Attachment 121913

What I have installed is the Standalone and the plugin for PaintShop Pro (it works with PSP). Do you have Photoshop? Could it be that we need the PS plugin?

Under C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 7\Plugin, I have:

Filter Forge 7.8bf 4061800
Filter Forge.config 167

and under the subfolder C:\Program Files\Filter Forge 7\Plugin\x64, I have:

Filter Forge 7 x64.8bf 4998248
Filter Forge.config 167

Thanks,
24 August 2018, 04:01 PM
browj2

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Bump

Frances,

Do you have Photoshop? Could it be that we need the PS plugin to get FF7 to work?

I only have the PaintShop Pro plugin. That is all that shows up when installing FF7 since I don't have PS.

Thanks,
09 October 2018, 09:39 PM
angelize

Re: Has Filter Forge 6 plugin worked to someone using DP365?

Hi John My apologies for leaving you waiting for so long!

I have done some digging and as far as I can tell once you download the FF7 package and activate it with your license key it should work. The Stand alone should work with out any need for photoshop or any other host program. I don't have photoshop but I do have a version of PS Elements that came with a printer purchased several years ago at least so it is old but it works and I hardly use it anymore. There is only 1 installer package you can download and it should work for Photoshop and Xara and Affinity Photo too. I don't have paintshop so I am of no help there. To get FF7 to work with Xara The path you have showing in your screenshot above should work and I am unable to figure out why it won't for you. you could try clearing the plugin path from the plugin set up dialogue and try adding it fresh and make sure you click ok on both the location set up box and the main plug ins tap in the options panel. With Xara you have to lock the effects right away after rendering it is annoying and I have asked the support at xara for a fix for this many times and there are always other things that are taking priority over this. Asking for help on the FF forums is not going to be of much help they are just going to tell you Xara is not a supported host and point you back to ask Xara support.