You can control Photoshop using Flash, Flex, and AIR, much like the various Photoshop Touch apps do. Check out developer Daniel Koestler’s detailed write-up for more info.
On a related note, a CS Extension Builder Trial version will be available soon, and you can sign up for notification via the team blog. Extension Builder is essentially a custom version of Flash Builder that makes it easy to extend Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other apps.
Will the full version of Extention Builder be any easier to acquire?
I struggled through making a couple of panels with the Flex SDK, and it looks like Extension Builder could made the process a bit easier.
David,
Let me just clarify that the trial version is a fully functional version of CS Extension Builder 1.5 (our latest version). To address your question, obtaining CS Extension Builder will be significantly easier once the trial expires. Stay tuned 🙂
gabriel tavridis
product manager, CS Extension Builder