You have access to a wide variety of resources that will help you make the most of your Adobe software. Some of these resources are installed on your computer during the setup process; additional helpful samples and documents are included on the installation or content DVD. Unique extras are also offered online by the Adobe Exchange community, at www.adobe.com/go/exchange.

Installed resources

During software installation, a number of resources are placed in your application folder. To view those files, navigate to the specific application folder on your computer.

• Windows: [startup drive]/Program files/Adobe/Adobe Contribute

• Mac OS: [startup drive]/Applications/Adobe Contribute

Depending on your Adobe product, the application folder may contain the following:

Plug-ins

Plug-in modules are small software programs that extend or add features to your software. Once installed, plug-in modules appear as options in the Import or Export menu; as file formats in the Open, Save As, and Export Original dialog boxes; or as filters in the Filter submenus.

Presets

Presets comprise a wide variety of useful tools, preferences, effects, and images. Product presets include brushes, swatches, color groups, symbols, custom shapes, graphic and layer styles, patterns, textures, actions, workspaces, and more. Preset content can be found throughout the interface. Some presets become available only when you select the corresponding tool. If you don't want to create an effect or image from scratch, just peruse the preset libraries for inspiration.

Templates

Template files can be opened and viewed from Adobe Bridge, opened from the Welcome Screen, or opened directly from the File menu. Depending on the product, template files range from letterhead, newsletters and websites, to DVD menus and video buttons. Each template file is professionally constructed and represents a best-use example of product features. Templates can be a valuable resource when you need to jump start a project.

Samples

Sample files include more complicated designs and are a great way to see new features in action. These files demonstrate the range of creative possibilities offered by your application.

Fonts

Several OpenType^® fonts and font families are included with your Creative Suite product. Fonts are copied to your computer during installation:

• Windows: [startup drive]/Program Files/Common Files/Adobe/Fonts

• Mac OS X: [startup drive]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Fonts

For information about installing fonts, see the Read Me.html file on the installation DVD.

DVD content

The installation or content DVD included with your product contains additional resources for use with your software. The Goodies folder contains product-specific files such as templates, images, presets, actions, plug-ins, and effects, along with subfolders for Fonts and Stock Photography. The Documentation folder contains a PDF version of the Help, technical information, and other documents such as specimen sheets, reference guides, and specialized feature information.

Adobe Exchange

For more free content, visit www.adobe.com/go/exchange, an online community where users download and share thousands of free actions, extensions, plug-ins, and other content for use with Adobe products.