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Chapter 2

Creative Cloud Application Management

IN THIS CHAPTER

Downloading your apps

Adding and updating additional apps

Using CC libraries

Creative Cloud extras

Before we introduce the Creative Cloud, you should understand that the applications covered in this book do not run “in the cloud.” Instead, they are rich desktop applications that reside on your computer and are downloaded from the cloud. Other online services such as registration validation, and updates continue online, and run typically in the background.

If you are looking for all of the apps included in the Creative Cloud go to https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all/desktop. Here you will find apps built for mobile devices and the web. Keep in mind that the Creative Cloud requires a subscription, but Adobe has trial versions available for most of their applications.

Downloading Your First App

If you are new to the Creative Cloud and are just getting started, you can go to www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html and choose the app that you wish to download first. If you do not have an Adobe ID, you will need to set one up at this point.

Click Download to install the app you want. If you are not signed in, you are asked to sign in with your Adobe ID and password. Follow any onscreen instructions that are provided to you. Your app will then begin to download.

When you install your first application, the Creative Cloud desktop app is also installed, as shown in Figure 2-1. The Creative Cloud app manages the rest of the installation process; you can check your download progress in the status bar next to the app’s name. If it does not automatically appear, look in the location where your applications normally are installed: for instance, in the Program Files folder (Windows) or the Applications folder (Mac OS).

FIGURE 2-1: The Creative Cloud is not just the name of the suite of tools; it’s also an application.

The Creative Cloud app is a desktop application that allows you to manage downloads and updates of your Creative Cloud applications. It lets you take advantage of other cloud-based services, such as storage and stock photos, and allows you to view work by you and others in the design community.

Note: If you are downloading a free trial subscription to Creative Cloud, you will be provided a different set of instructions that you should follow.

In the Creative Cloud app you have several choices: Install an App, Open an App, or Update an App. When you first launch the Creative Cloud app, the apps included in your subscription appear displayed. They may indicate that they can be installed, updated, or opened (if they were already installed), as shown in Figure 2-2. You can also click the dots to the right of the app to access additional services such as uninstall. Keep in mind that you do not have to install all of the apps; simply choose the ones you wish to use.

FIGURE 2-2: The status of your applications appears in the Creative Cloud app.

When you are done, launch your app by clicking the Open button from the list of apps that appear on the right column of the Creative Cloud app. You can also launch the app the same way you normally launch any other app on your computer. Your new app is installed in the same location where your applications are normally installed, such as the Program Files folder (Windows) or the Applications folder (Mac).

Checking for updates

The Creative Cloud desktop app indicates when updates are available for your installed apps. You can check for updates manually by following these steps:

1 Open the Creative Cloud desktop app and look for Updates in the column on the left. A number appears if there are updates available. Click Updates to see the apps that should be updated.

2 Click the Gear icon in the upper-right to turn on the Auto-Update feature.

3 Click All Apps in the left column to see the status of your apps, as shown in Figure 2-3.

FIGURE 2-3: Check for updates in the Creative Cloud app.

Getting started

After your applications are installed and up-to-date, you can dive into the next chapter of this book and start bringing your ideas to reality. Remember that you can work anywhere while using your downloaded applications. Once in a while, and when connected to the Internet, Adobe checks your license to make sure it is valid and current. Count on this happening about once every 30 days, but don’t expect it to cause any problems for you.