How to Upload Photos on Costco From Computer

costcoexport

This plug-in enables y'all to export and publish photos from Adobe Lightroom straight to the Costco Photograph Center (world wide web.costcophotocenter.com)

Features

Export operations
Publish operations in Lightroom 3 and above
Album thumbnails, anthology sorting and filtering in the Consign dialog
Editable album descriptions
Flexible rules for handling duplicate uploads

Requirements and Compatibility

The plugin supports both Windows and OS 10, and is uniform with the following versions of Lightroom:

Lightroom 2 (ii.4 - 2.7)
Lightroom 3 (3.iii - 3.6)
Lightroom four, 5, 6 / CC 2015, vii, 8, 9, ten / Lightroom Classic CC

Licensing

This plug-in is released equally Shareware (no source code provided). The license allows y'all to install the plugin on ii computers, for example a desktop and a laptop computer, owned and operated by a single user.

When Lightroom is upgraded to a side by side major version (e.g. 9, 10, etc.), a new registration code needs to be purchased, unless your nigh recent purchase was made inside a 3-month period before the release of the well-nigh recent Lightroom'due south major upgrade.

Y'all may use the unregistered (free) version at no charge, nonetheless some features (run into below) are express or disabled in the free version.

Costless (unregistered) Version Restrictions

Some features are limited or disabled in the gratis version of the plug-in:

The export capability is limited to ten photos at a time.
The number of photos in a unmarried album is express to 10.
The Costco Export Options and Costco Publish Options sections are unavailable (grayed out).

Back up the Development

In that location are many ways yous can support farther development of this plug-in:

Post comments on this page
Submit feedback and suggest new features to alloyphoto@alloyphoto.com
And finally, don't forget to register your copy

Cheers for your participation and support!

Version History

4.8.3 Feb 2, 2020 (Latest Version)	Fixed the issue causing random "Unexpected server fault" messages.
4.8.2 January 25, 2020	Gallery name validation now works correctly.
4.8.1 Jan 23, 2020	Fixed the potency outcome after a change at Costco'southward backend. macOS: The isntaller disk image is at present properly signed and notarized for Catalina.
4.8.0 Nov 17, 2019	Lightoom Archetype CC (version nine) compatibility.
four.6.ane November 23, 2017	Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error when incorrect credentials are supplied.
4.6.0 Oct 23, 2017	Added Lightroom 7 support.
4.v.3 Aug 9, 2016	Some other quick compatibility fix - addresses the issue with creating new albums.
4.v.2 Aug viii, 2016	Several compatibility fixes after a recent change at Costco'southward backend.
4.5.1 May 27, 2016	Mac OS - fixed the consequence with the Export Dialog not coming up and giving a "bad argument #3 to ? boolean expect, got table" fault.
4.5.0 May 25, 2016	Stock-still the sign-in sequence following the recent change at Costco's backend. AutoUpdate - fixed a bug preventing the installation of plugin updates in some cases.
iv.iv.1 Apr 1, 2016	Associate Images: fixed the issue with matching files past name. Export Dialog: switching between consign profiles now works correctly.
4.4.0 Mar nineteen, 2016	Lightroom vi: the removal of person tags at present works correctly when the Remove Person Info option is in effect. The plugin handles slower connections amend and automatically extends upload timeout value when necessary. Improved the diagnostic of upload failures due to incorrect prototype resizing. Stock-still the "getSessionID - no session ID" mistake subsequently using the "Repossess Photos" feature.
4.3.one Nov 21, 2015	Image Size Validation - fixed the "?:0: attempt to alphabetize a aught value" fault when the rendition's size is out of acceptable range. Import Albums - fixed the issue with displaying the number of albums imported from the server. Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
4.3.0 Oct 3, 2015	Completely redesigned the automatic update mechanism. Fixed HTTP error 500 when the album name contains apostrophes. Stock-still a rare phenomenon in which UTF8 encoding in watermark presets caused issues with the creation of editing of photo albums. Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
iv.2.1 Jun xx, 2015	Fixed the "?:0 attempt to perform arithmetic on global 'count'" error during the export. Other modest bug fixes and improvements.
iv.2.0 Jun x, 2015	Users are required to re-qualify less frequently. Annotation: Yous may need to re-enter your credentials and save publish service settings and/or update your Costco export presets. Publish Service: album settings - added "Remove Person Info" option (Lightroom 6). Lightroom 6: fixed internal error "attempt to compare nothing with number" on export when using "percentage" as the resize type. Publish Service: stock-still the issue with using global watermarks in album settings. Improved the image size validation machinery. At present size validation works correctly when rendering uploads from smart previews and when doing percentage-based resize (Lightroom 6). Improved the session management machinery in order to minimize possible issues with asynchronous operations. Reclaim Photos: fixed an occasional deadlock situation when running Reclaim Photos using multiple threads. Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
4.1.0 Apr half-dozen, 2015	Added a configuration option assuasive to suppress upload errors until the very end of consign operations. Export Settings: added depression/high pixel threshold options for automatic validation of the image size. Publish Service: album-specific resolution settings didn't stick. Stock-still the result with dropping suffixes from filenames containing a period. Fixed effect: when the user enters an invalid username or password and the login attempt fails, the plugin won't display an mistake message. Other small-scale bug fixes and improvements.
4.0.1 Jan 6, 2015	Export Dialog: improved the album caching algorithm. Publish Service: impreved performance of the anthology delete functioning. Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
4.0.0 December fourteen, 2014	Implemented "POODLE" (SSL Vulnerability) detection and remediation. Export Dialog: implemented persistent caching. Once loaded from the server, album information is stored locally for quick access. Export Dialog: new Quick Filter feature which enables yous to search albums using a text cord. Export Dialog: improved the layout. New Album Dialog: Now you can apply the name of the currently selected folder or drove with a single click. Publish Service: Improved support for watermarks when Lightroom presets are stored with the catalog. Other pocket-size bug fixes and improvements.
3.0.3 Aug 1, 2014	Another alter at Costco'south dorsum-end required a minor change in the authentication sequence.
iii.0.2 Jul 12, 2014	Fixed the "Unable to access the Album on Costco, it may have been deleted" error.
three.0.1 Jul ten, 2014	Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error.
3.0.0 May 27, 2014	Publish Service: New major feature - Reclaim Photos. Now you can download your photos from Costco dorsum to your computer and rebuild your publish service. Bachelor to registered users just. Implemented the ability to upload photos in the original format without any additional resizing or processing (equally long as they are already in JPEG or TIFF format). Implemented amend default settings in Export and Publish dialogs. Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize global 'params' (a cypher value)" error when re-exporting or deleting previously uploaded photos. Publish Service: Fixed the "?:0: attempt to compare cord with number" error when using anthology-specific resolution settings. Fixed the "bad statement #one to 'ipairs'" fault when installing plugin updates in some situations. Other pocket-size fixes and improvements.
2.12.1 Jan 13, 2014	Resolved the issue with uploads after a recent alter at Costco. Other modest fixes and improvements.
2.12.0 Dec 30, 2013	Improved session direction (the user is prompted to authorize less often). Improved functioning. Publish Service - added the ability to customize sharpening options for individual albums. Fixed: Create Album - the Apply Output Contour option remained disabled until the user selects the Resize to Fit checkbox. Other pocket-size fixes and improvements.
two.11.1 Dec v, 2013	Stock-still the issue with renaming albums. Improved the Automatic Update feature for hereafter plugin versions. Other minor fixes and improvements.
2.xi.0 Oct xvi, 2013	Publish Service - added pre-configured profiles with consign settings for diverse standard print and canvas formats. Improved the treatment of fourth dimension-out errors when uploading very large files. Other minor fixes and improvements.
ii.ten.three Aug eight, 2013	Another compatibility update fixes the issue with consecutive uploads. This update restores service compatibility afterwards a number of recent changes at Costco Photo Middle. Stock-still the issue with creating new albums.
ii.ten.2 Aug viii, 2013	This update restores service compatibility after a number of contempo changes at Costco Photo Center. Fixed the effect with creating new albums.
two.10.1 Aug 7, 2013	This update restores service compatibility later a number of recent changes at Costco Photograph Center.
2.10.0 Aug four, 2013	Publish Service - added the ability to customize watermark and metadata settings for each individual album. Publish Service Extras - improved the "Check Photos" functionality. Implemented the License Deactivation feature so the plugin can be moved to another computer. Other minor fixes and improvements.
2.9.2 Jun xiv, 2013	Fixed the "You are currently not logged in, or your session with Costco has expired" error in some situations. Publish Service: Fixed a couple of issues with using per-album image settings.
2.9.1 May xiii, 2013	Opening the Lightroom Publishing Director panel and logging into Piwigo no longer trriggers the "Not Saved" status unless y'all actually change one of the publishing options. Increased the default timeout period from 30 seconds to 180 seconds to give the server more fourth dimension to handle very large uploads (over xv Mb).
ii.9.0 Apr 11, 2013	The plugin is now compatible with the recent changes implemented at Costco Photograph Middle.
2.8.0 Mar 18, 2013	Publish Service: at present epitome settings (size, resolution, quality level, image format, color space) can exist individually customized for each album. Publish Service: Check Photos now puts out-of-sync photos in the Quick Drove for your review. Publish Service: Fixed the issue with renaming unpublished albums. The "Upload Failed" dialog now has the selection to ignore upload errors for all remaining photos in the consign session. Other minor fixes and improvements.
two.seven.1 February iv, 2013	Publish Service: now "Acquaintance Images" populates Costco Metadata fields correctly. Publish Service: the "Associate Images" dialog has been redesigned to fit 13" laptop screens. Publish Service: now "Check Photos" clears Piwigo Metadata fields if photos are no longer published through the Costco publishing service.
ii.vii.0 January 13, 2013	Publish Service: At present you can import existing online albums into the Costco Photo Middle publish service. Publish Service: Added the ability to associate existing online photos with photos in the publish service. Publish Service: Added the power to cheque the publication status for existing photos. Windows OS: Implemented a workaround for the intermittent "The handle is in the incorrect country for the requested performance" error.
two.half dozen.2 Nov fifteen, 2012	Fixed the "Error parsing server response" fault when creating new albums.
2.6.ane Nov 10, 2012	Improved the display of photo rendering and uploading phases on Lightroom'south progress indicator. Windows Os: Fixed the consequence with installing the plugin when the username contains accented characters. Windows Os: Fixed the result with installing the plugin nether a non-admin user account.
2.6.0 October two, 2012	Album Settings Dialog: the description field now resizes automatically so that it fills the available space as you resize the window. Implemented validation of anthology names. Implemented validation of file names. NOTE: Please annotation, the extension proper name of the plugin's folder has been changed from .lrdevplugin to .lrplugin. If you are updating an older version of the plug-in you lot have two options: Remove the CostcoExport.lrdevplugin folder, then install the update using the new installation packages. Utilise the automobile-update. When you lot restart Lightroom y'all will be reminded to remove the .lrdevplugin binder and add the new .lrplugin folder (created by the auto-updater next to the quondam binder) using Lightroom Plugin Manager. I apologize for the hassle, but this is necessary to keep things consequent and in line with Adobe's recommendations.
2.5.ane May 24, 2012	Added TIFF back up for the Image Format choice. Removed the "Video" section. Added the "Album URL" metadata field to the "Costco Metadata" fieldset. This new field contains the album URL of the most recent upload for each photo.
2.5.0 May 13, 2012	Fixed the "attempt to index a boolean value" error when renaming publish collections. Improved naming of plug-in specific metadata fields to brand them easier to employ in smart collection filters. Improved generation of default descriptions for publish services. Export dialog: minor visual improvements.
2.4.six Mar 29, 2012	Stock-still the issue with republishing photos to albums containing only a single photo. Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize local 'albumProperties' (a nothing value)" mistake when publishing into the default album, which Lightroom creates automatically when creating new publish services. Now the plug-in is fully uniform with Lightroom 4.
ii.4.5 Feb 26, 2012	Stock-still the infinite loop when attempting to login with incorrect credentials. Increased the size album thumbnails in the Export dialog.
2.iv.4 Dec fourteen, 2011	Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error in some situations.
2.iv.3 Nov 18, 2011	Stock-still problems with re-authenticating and resuming server session on subsequent uploads.
2.4.ii Nov eleven, 2011	Fixed the user authentication effect after a recent change on Costco'south back-cease. Fixed a couple of cosmetic issues with the Export dialog.
ii.iv.1 October iv, 2011	Stock-still the "Invalid user ID" error during export
two.4.0 Aug 29, 2011	Added metadata fields for keeping runway of photos uploaded via the plug-in. These fields shop the upload status, engagement and fourth dimension of the latest upload, and the straight URL to access the exported photo at Costco. You tin can access these fields in library filters, view them in the metadata browser (as "Costco Metadata" tagset) and in smart drove filters. Added the option to turn off the automatic validation of Epitome Sizing settings. Improved mistake handling in situations when server connectedness can not be established.
2.iii.ii Jul 21, 2011	Fixed several compatibility issues with Lightroom two
two.iii.1 Jun half-dozen, 2011	Fixed the consequence with republishing when the album no longer exists in Costco Photo Heart. Fixed the "attempt to index local 'clientMedia' (a cipher value)" error when publishing photos using the "Custom Name - Sequence" renaming rule. Fixed issues with the "Go to Published Photo" functionality.
ii.3.0 May xi, 2011	Checking for updates no longer throws exceptions when my server is offline. The plug-in at present prevents y'all from creating albums with a bare proper name. Renaming albums now works correctly. Photos that failed to upload are now displayed in a list box with the ability to salvage the list to a text file. The plug-in at present can automatically update itself. The debug log is now submitted in a compressed form to improve performance. At present you can utilise the Enter fundamental to first a new line in the Submit Debug Log window.
2.two.ii Mar x, 2011	Fixed the "bad statement #ane to 'gsub'" error when creating new albums Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize local 'property Tabular array' (a nothing value)" when submitting the debug log An attempt to navigate to an unpublished collection now throws a meaningful message instead of the standard Lightroom fault
ii.2.ane Feb 1, 2011	Added validation of the Prototype Sizing settings. The plug-in will issue a alert if the dimensions of rendered photos are outside of the 500 - 10000 pixels range. Fixed the "effort to index local propertyTable" error. Fixed some compatibility issues with Lightroom two.
2.2.0 Jan 18, 2011	The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3.iii for Windows and Mac Bone. Re-designed layout of the Export dialog to provide room for album descriptions and better placement of album actions. Added the ability to edit album descriptions. Added the power to apply multiple user accounts via publish services or export presets.
2.ane Aug 11, 2010	The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3.ii Release Candidate, Windows and Mac Os. Fixed some cosmetic bug with Mac Bone. Added the ability to submit the debug log directly from the plug-in.
two.0 Jun ix, 2010	The plug-in is at present compatible with Lightroom 3 Added support for Publish Services. At present the plug-in requires registration for unrestricted operation.
i.12 Mar xx, 2010	Implemented the choice for automatic checking for plug-in updates. The option tin be plant in Lightroom Plug-in Manager in the Plug-in Info department. Added an option to preview the selected album in the spider web browser. The version number format changed back to the archetype form. For information, see version 1.12 release announcement.
20100211.11 Feb 11, 2010	Fixed a rather weird issue with being unable to log in, which affected only some users.
20100130.10 Jan 30, 2010	Fixed the result with the export dialog layout, which was specific to Mac platforms only. Stock-still the outcome with a "Error code: 500, Unable to plant connexion with the remote server" message popping up when the server connexion has already been established. Mac users experienced an result with anthology drop-downs hiding beyond the right side of the export dialog. In Lightroom 3 Beta, the photo lab logo is dorsum.
20100124.eight Jan 24, 2010	The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3 Beta. Fixed the issue with some photos taking up to 5-x minutes to appear in the target album after the export.
20091104.vii Nov 4, 2009	User settings are now saved when you lot shut the Consign dialog. The plug-in no longer prompts you to login again on a subsequent export if you session is still alive. Fixed the issue with creating new albums.
20091028.6 Oct 28, 2009	Added icons indicating plug-in state. Fixed the effect with the Export button remaining disabled until the album list is populated.
20091014.five Oct 14, 2009	Added the selection to filter the albums list based on a data range. Added the option to sort the anthology list by anthology title or creation date. The plug-in now displays a thumbnail image for the selected album. Added a "Check for Updates" button, bachelor in the Plugin Manager. Added the option to open the target anthology in the web browser once the export has been finished. The "Visit alloyphoto.com" button now works. Fixed the issue with creating new albums. Stock-still a Mac specific issue with parsing XML response.
20091004.4 October 4, 2009	Fixed the issue with not begin able to save presets. Fixed the consequence with uploading photos to the incorrect album after creating multiple new albums through the plug-in. Fixed the issue with user authentication in some cases when the server responds with an already active session Improved upload performance. Reduced clutter by relocating plug-in information and debug log controls to a dedicated section the Plug-in Manager. New albums are now placed at the tiptop of the drop-downward listing for easy selection.
20090907.iii Sep seven, 2009	This version includes changes from version 20090905.2, which was originally scheduled to be released after the Labor Twenty-four hour period, but since some additional features had already been implemented, I decided to skip version. Implemented support for "Export with previous" to upload more photos to a previously selected album. Added dynamic querying of album information on the server to display the number of photos in the selected album and their total size. Improved session treatment to eliminate the need to re-authenticate on subsequent export. Improved error handling when connection cannot be established. Ameliorate formatting of the debug log. Minor internal optimizations and code refactoring.
20090901.1 Sep 1, 2009	The initial release of the plug-in.

4.8.3

Feb 2, 2020

(Latest Version)

Fixed the issue causing random "Unexpected server fault" messages.

4.8.2

January 25, 2020

Gallery name validation now works correctly.

4.8.1

Jan 23, 2020

Fixed the potency outcome after a change at Costco'southward backend.
macOS: The isntaller disk image is at present properly signed and notarized for Catalina.

4.8.0

Nov 17, 2019

Lightoom Archetype CC (version nine) compatibility.

four.6.ane

November 23, 2017

Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error when incorrect credentials are supplied.

4.6.0

Oct 23, 2017

Added Lightroom 7 support.

4.v.3

Aug 9, 2016

Some other quick compatibility fix - addresses the issue with creating new albums.

4.v.2

Aug viii, 2016

Several compatibility fixes after a recent change at Costco'southward backend.

4.5.1

May 27, 2016

Mac OS - fixed the consequence with the Export Dialog not coming up and giving a "bad argument #3 to ? boolean expect, got table" fault.

4.5.0

May 25, 2016

Stock-still the sign-in sequence following the recent change at Costco's backend.
AutoUpdate - fixed a bug preventing the installation of plugin updates in some cases.

iv.iv.1

Apr 1, 2016

Associate Images: fixed the issue with matching files past name.
Export Dialog: switching between consign profiles now works correctly.

4.4.0

Mar nineteen, 2016

Lightroom vi: the removal of person tags at present works correctly when the Remove Person Info option is in effect.
The plugin handles slower connections amend and automatically extends upload timeout value when necessary.
Improved the diagnostic of upload failures due to incorrect prototype resizing.
Stock-still the "getSessionID - no session ID" mistake subsequently using the "Repossess Photos" feature.

4.3.one

Nov 21, 2015

Image Size Validation - fixed the "?:0: attempt to alphabetize a aught value" fault when the rendition's size is out of acceptable range.
Import Albums - fixed the issue with displaying the number of albums imported from the server.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

4.3.0

Oct 3, 2015

Completely redesigned the automatic update mechanism.
Fixed HTTP error 500 when the album name contains apostrophes.
Stock-still a rare phenomenon in which UTF8 encoding in watermark presets caused issues with the creation of editing of photo albums.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

iv.2.1

Jun xx, 2015

Fixed the "?:0 attempt to perform arithmetic on global 'count'" error during the export.
Other modest bug fixes and improvements.

iv.2.0

Jun x, 2015

Users are required to re-qualify less frequently. Annotation: Yous may need to re-enter your credentials and save publish service settings and/or update your Costco export presets.
Publish Service: album settings - added "Remove Person Info" option (Lightroom 6).
Lightroom 6: fixed internal error "attempt to compare nothing with number" on export when using "percentage" as the resize type.
Publish Service: stock-still the issue with using global watermarks in album settings.
Improved the image size validation machinery. At present size validation works correctly when rendering uploads from smart previews and when doing percentage-based resize (Lightroom 6).
Improved the session management machinery in order to minimize possible issues with asynchronous operations.
Reclaim Photos: fixed an occasional deadlock situation when running Reclaim Photos using multiple threads.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

4.1.0

Apr half-dozen, 2015

Added a configuration option assuasive to suppress upload errors until the very end of consign operations.
Export Settings: added depression/high pixel threshold options for automatic validation of the image size.
Publish Service: album-specific resolution settings didn't stick.
Stock-still the result with dropping suffixes from filenames containing a period.
Fixed effect: when the user enters an invalid username or password and the login attempt fails, the plugin won't display an mistake message.
Other small-scale bug fixes and improvements.

4.0.1

Jan 6, 2015

Export Dialog: improved the album caching algorithm.
Publish Service: impreved performance of the anthology delete functioning.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

4.0.0

December fourteen, 2014

Implemented "POODLE" (SSL Vulnerability) detection and remediation.
Export Dialog: implemented persistent caching. Once loaded from the server, album information is stored locally for quick access.
Export Dialog: new Quick Filter feature which enables yous to search albums using a text cord.
Export Dialog: improved the layout.
New Album Dialog: Now you can apply the name of the currently selected folder or drove with a single click.
Publish Service: Improved support for watermarks when Lightroom presets are stored with the catalog.
Other pocket-size bug fixes and improvements.

3.0.3

Aug 1, 2014

Another alter at Costco'south dorsum-end required a minor change in the authentication sequence.

iii.0.2

Jul 12, 2014

Fixed the "Unable to access the Album on Costco, it may have been deleted" error.

three.0.1

Jul ten, 2014

Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error.

3.0.0

May 27, 2014

Publish Service: New major feature - Reclaim Photos. Now you can download your photos from Costco dorsum to your computer and rebuild your publish service. Bachelor to registered users just.
Implemented the ability to upload photos in the original format without any additional resizing or processing (equally long as they are already in JPEG or TIFF format).
Implemented amend default settings in Export and Publish dialogs.
Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize global 'params' (a cypher value)" error when re-exporting or deleting previously uploaded photos.
Publish Service: Fixed the "?:0: attempt to compare cord with number" error when using anthology-specific resolution settings.
Fixed the "bad statement #one to 'ipairs'" fault when installing plugin updates in some situations.
Other pocket-size fixes and improvements.

2.12.1

Jan 13, 2014

Resolved the issue with uploads after a recent alter at Costco.
Other modest fixes and improvements.

2.12.0

Dec 30, 2013

Improved session direction (the user is prompted to authorize less often).
Improved functioning.
Publish Service - added the ability to customize sharpening options for individual albums.
Fixed: Create Album - the Apply Output Contour option remained disabled until the user selects the Resize to Fit checkbox.
Other pocket-size fixes and improvements.

two.11.1

Dec v, 2013

Stock-still the issue with renaming albums.
Improved the Automatic Update feature for hereafter plugin versions.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

2.xi.0

Oct xvi, 2013

Publish Service - added pre-configured profiles with consign settings for diverse standard print and canvas formats.
Improved the treatment of fourth dimension-out errors when uploading very large files.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

ii.ten.three

Aug eight, 2013

Another compatibility update fixes the issue with consecutive uploads.
This update restores service compatibility afterwards a number of recent changes at Costco Photo Middle.
Stock-still the issue with creating new albums.

ii.ten.2

Aug viii, 2013

This update restores service compatibility after a number of contempo changes at Costco Photo Center.
Fixed the effect with creating new albums.

two.10.1

Aug 7, 2013

This update restores service compatibility later a number of recent changes at Costco Photograph Center.

2.10.0

Aug four, 2013

Publish Service - added the ability to customize watermark and metadata settings for each individual album.
Publish Service Extras - improved the "Check Photos" functionality.
Implemented the License Deactivation feature so the plugin can be moved to another computer.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

2.9.2

Jun xiv, 2013

Fixed the "You are currently not logged in, or your session with Costco has expired" error in some situations.
Publish Service: Fixed a couple of issues with using per-album image settings.

2.9.1

May xiii, 2013

Opening the Lightroom Publishing Director panel and logging into Piwigo no longer trriggers the "Not Saved" status unless y'all actually change one of the publishing options.
Increased the default timeout period from 30 seconds to 180 seconds to give the server more fourth dimension to handle very large uploads (over xv Mb).

ii.9.0

Apr 11, 2013

The plugin is now compatible with the recent changes implemented at Costco Photograph Middle.

2.8.0

Mar 18, 2013

Publish Service: at present epitome settings (size, resolution, quality level, image format, color space) can exist individually customized for each album.
Publish Service: Check Photos now puts out-of-sync photos in the Quick Drove for your review.
Publish Service: Fixed the issue with renaming unpublished albums.
The "Upload Failed" dialog now has the selection to ignore upload errors for all remaining photos in the consign session.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

two.seven.1

February iv, 2013

Publish Service: now "Acquaintance Images" populates Costco Metadata fields correctly.
Publish Service: the "Associate Images" dialog has been redesigned to fit 13" laptop screens.
Publish Service: now "Check Photos" clears Piwigo Metadata fields if photos are no longer published through the Costco publishing service.

ii.vii.0

January 13, 2013

Publish Service: At present you can import existing online albums into the Costco Photo Middle publish service.
Publish Service: Added the ability to associate existing online photos with photos in the publish service.
Publish Service: Added the power to cheque the publication status for existing photos.
Windows OS: Implemented a workaround for the intermittent "The handle is in the incorrect country for the requested performance" error.

two.half dozen.2

Nov fifteen, 2012

Fixed the "Error parsing server response" fault when creating new albums.

2.6.ane

Nov 10, 2012

Improved the display of photo rendering and uploading phases on Lightroom'south progress indicator.
Windows Os: Fixed the consequence with installing the plugin when the username contains accented characters.
Windows Os: Fixed the result with installing the plugin nether a non-admin user account.

2.6.0

October two, 2012

Album Settings Dialog: the description field now resizes automatically so that it fills the available space as you resize the window.
Implemented validation of anthology names.
Implemented validation of file names.

NOTE: Please annotation, the extension proper name of the plugin's folder has been changed from .lrdevplugin to .lrplugin. If you are updating an older version of the plug-in you lot have two options:

Remove the CostcoExport.lrdevplugin folder, then install the update using the new installation packages.
Utilise the automobile-update. When you lot restart Lightroom y'all will be reminded to remove the .lrdevplugin binder and add the new .lrplugin folder (created by the auto-updater next to the quondam binder) using Lightroom Plugin Manager.

I apologize for the hassle, but this is necessary to keep things consequent and in line with Adobe's recommendations.

2.5.ane

May 24, 2012

Added TIFF back up for the Image Format choice.
Removed the "Video" section.
Added the "Album URL" metadata field to the "Costco Metadata" fieldset. This new field contains the album URL of the most recent upload for each photo.

2.5.0

May 13, 2012

Fixed the "attempt to index a boolean value" error when renaming publish collections.
Improved naming of plug-in specific metadata fields to brand them easier to employ in smart collection filters.
Improved generation of default descriptions for publish services.
Export dialog: minor visual improvements.

2.4.six

Mar 29, 2012

Stock-still the issue with republishing photos to albums containing only a single photo.
Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize local 'albumProperties' (a nothing value)" mistake when publishing into the default album, which Lightroom creates automatically when creating new publish services.
Now the plug-in is fully uniform with Lightroom 4.

ii.4.5

Feb 26, 2012

Stock-still the infinite loop when attempting to login with incorrect credentials.
Increased the size album thumbnails in the Export dialog.

2.iv.4

Dec fourteen, 2011

Fixed the "Unexpected server response" error in some situations.

2.iv.3

Nov 18, 2011

Stock-still problems with re-authenticating and resuming server session on subsequent uploads.

2.4.ii

Nov eleven, 2011

Fixed the user authentication effect after a recent change on Costco'south back-cease.
Fixed a couple of cosmetic issues with the Export dialog.

ii.iv.1

October iv, 2011

Stock-still the "Invalid user ID" error during export

two.4.0

Aug 29, 2011

Added metadata fields for keeping runway of photos uploaded via the plug-in. These fields shop the upload status, engagement and fourth dimension of the latest upload, and the straight URL to access the exported photo at Costco. You tin can access these fields in library filters, view them in the metadata browser (as "Costco Metadata" tagset) and in smart drove filters.
Added the option to turn off the automatic validation of Epitome Sizing settings.
Improved mistake handling in situations when server connectedness can not be established.

2.iii.ii

Jul 21, 2011

Fixed several compatibility issues with Lightroom two

two.iii.1

Jun half-dozen, 2011

Fixed the consequence with republishing when the album no longer exists in Costco Photo Heart.
Fixed the "attempt to index local 'clientMedia' (a cipher value)" error when publishing photos using the "Custom Name - Sequence" renaming rule.
Fixed issues with the "Go to Published Photo" functionality.

ii.3.0

May xi, 2011

Checking for updates no longer throws exceptions when my server is offline.
The plug-in at present prevents y'all from creating albums with a bare proper name.
Renaming albums now works correctly.
Photos that failed to upload are now displayed in a list box with the ability to salvage the list to a text file.
The plug-in at present can automatically update itself.
The debug log is now submitted in a compressed form to improve performance.
At present you can utilise the Enter fundamental to first a new line in the Submit Debug Log window.

2.two.ii

Mar x, 2011

Fixed the "bad statement #ane to 'gsub'" error when creating new albums
Fixed the "attempt to alphabetize local 'property Tabular array' (a nothing value)" when submitting the debug log
An attempt to navigate to an unpublished collection now throws a meaningful message instead of the standard Lightroom fault

ii.2.ane

Feb 1, 2011

Added validation of the Prototype Sizing settings. The plug-in will issue a alert if the dimensions of rendered photos are outside of the 500 - 10000 pixels range.
Fixed the "effort to index local propertyTable" error.
Fixed some compatibility issues with Lightroom two.

2.2.0

Jan 18, 2011

The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3.iii for Windows and Mac Bone.
Re-designed layout of the Export dialog to provide room for album descriptions and better placement of album actions.
Added the ability to edit album descriptions.
Added the power to apply multiple user accounts via publish services or export presets.

2.ane

Aug 11, 2010

The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3.ii Release Candidate, Windows and Mac Os.
Fixed some cosmetic bug with Mac Bone.
Added the ability to submit the debug log directly from the plug-in.

two.0

Jun ix, 2010

The plug-in is at present compatible with Lightroom 3
Added support for Publish Services.
At present the plug-in requires registration for unrestricted operation.

i.12

Mar xx, 2010

Implemented the choice for automatic checking for plug-in updates. The option tin be plant in Lightroom Plug-in Manager in the Plug-in Info department.
Added an option to preview the selected album in the spider web browser.
The version number format changed back to the archetype form.

For information, see version 1.12 release announcement.

20100211.11

Feb 11, 2010

Fixed a rather weird issue with being unable to log in, which affected only some users.

20100130.10

Jan 30, 2010

Fixed the result with the export dialog layout, which was specific to Mac platforms only.
Stock-still the outcome with a "Error code: 500, Unable to plant connexion with the remote server" message popping up when the server connexion has already been established.
Mac users experienced an result with anthology drop-downs hiding beyond the right side of the export dialog.
In Lightroom 3 Beta, the photo lab logo is dorsum.

20100124.eight

Jan 24, 2010

The plug-in is now compatible with Lightroom 3 Beta.
Fixed the issue with some photos taking up to 5-x minutes to appear in the target album after the export.

20091104.vii

Nov 4, 2009

User settings are now saved when you lot shut the Consign dialog.
The plug-in no longer prompts you to login again on a subsequent export if you session is still alive.
Fixed the issue with creating new albums.

20091028.6

Oct 28, 2009

Added icons indicating plug-in state.
Fixed the effect with the Export button remaining disabled until the album list is populated.

20091014.five

Oct 14, 2009

Added the selection to filter the albums list based on a data range.
Added the option to sort the anthology list by anthology title or creation date.
The plug-in now displays a thumbnail image for the selected album.
Added a "Check for Updates" button, bachelor in the Plugin Manager.
Added the option to open the target anthology in the web browser once the export has been finished.
The "Visit alloyphoto.com" button now works.
Fixed the issue with creating new albums.
Stock-still a Mac specific issue with parsing XML response.

20091004.4

October 4, 2009

Fixed the issue with not begin able to save presets.
Fixed the consequence with uploading photos to the incorrect album after creating multiple new albums through the plug-in.
Fixed the issue with user authentication in some cases when the server responds with an already active session
Improved upload performance.
Reduced clutter by relocating plug-in information and debug log controls to a dedicated section the Plug-in Manager.
New albums are now placed at the tiptop of the drop-downward listing for easy selection.

20090907.iii

Sep seven, 2009

This version includes changes from version 20090905.2, which was originally scheduled to be released after the Labor Twenty-four hour period, but since some additional features had already been implemented, I decided to skip version.

Implemented support for "Export with previous" to upload more photos to a previously selected album.
Added dynamic querying of album information on the server to display the number of photos in the selected album and their total size.
Improved session treatment to eliminate the need to re-authenticate on subsequent export.
Improved error handling when connection cannot be established.
Ameliorate formatting of the debug log.
Minor internal optimizations and code refactoring.

20090901.1

Sep 1, 2009

The initial release of the plug-in.

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Source: https://alloyphoto.com/plugins/export-to-costco-photo-center/