Cannot select deselect objects in Fireworks – Spotify – Fix
Update: January 11, 2011 Spotify has released a temporary fix within their preview build http://www.spotify.com/int/download/previews/ – The current fix re-enables your cursor while running Spotify. The one thing that has changed in this build, is the fact that you have to put Spotify in focus to use your media keys (fwd, play, prev, etc) I am excited to see Spotify’s efforts in resolving the issue and I look forward to permanent fix.
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Recently I have been trying to wrap my head around a very annoying bug in Fireworks CS5. The bug is noticeable when you are working on a document with two or more layers.
To see it in action you open a document and try to select a layer by left clicking your cursor on the layer. No matter how many times you try to click on the other layer, it won’t select it. (red outline)
After several attempts, I restarted Fireworks, but the problem persisted. I also restarted my computer and continued to have the same problem. Finally, I started closing all my applications and all of sudden I could select again. So what was the problem? after closing all my apps I narrowed it down to Spotify.
Yes, running Spotify while you are working on Fireworks CS5 disables your ability to click on the layers within the canvas. The only work around is to click on the layers via the layers panel or turn off Spotify.
Productivity disruption.
I am not sure when the engineers at Spotify will be able to resolve the problems, but I was able to find a support post on Get Satisfaction – you can also follow the latest on Adobe Forums.
I really hope this doesn’t mean its “back to iTunes” I have learned to love Spotify and I believe that once it hits the USA it will replace most if not all other music services. We heart Spotify but can’t work with it on. We will keep you posted.
