To decompress the downloaded file, double-click it. Open the resulting AOM_Package_Mac, AOM_Package_Win64, or AOM_Package_Win32 folder. This folder contains:
- The Adobe Output Module folder
- The AdobeOutputModule.workspace file
Last updated on
Jan 17, 2022
The Adobe Output Module (AOM) is an optional plug-in that you use with Adobe Bridge to create PDF presentations and web galleries. AOM is not shipped with Bridge CC November 2016 (version 7.0) and earlier releases. However, you can install it separately.
The AOM plug-in is optional; it is not officially supported.
Adobe Output Module for Bridge CC 2018 version 8.0
Beginning with the October 2017 release of Bridge CC, the following updates have been made:
- A new Output workspace has been introduced to generate PDF contact sheet natively in Bridge. You don't need to install Adobe Output Module separately. For help documentation, see Create a PDF contact sheet in Output workspace.
- The Adobe Output Module (AOM) plug-in (explained in this article) is no longer supported and the functionality to create web galleries has been discontinued in the latest version of Bridge.
- The Adobe Output Module (AOM) plug-in works only with Bridge CC 2017 (version 7.0) and earlier releases. You can download the appropriate AOM file using the links provided in this article.
Install the Adobe Output Module for Bridge CC 2017 version 7.0
Make sure that you have Bridge CC 2017 version 7.0 installed. To check for updates, choose Help > Updates in Bridge. Follow the instructions to install any updates.
Download the appropriate file below by right-clicking (Windows) or Ctrl+clicking (Mac OS) and choosing to save the file. Save the file in a location you can remember, such as your desktop.
Note:
Bridge CC 2017 is not supported on Mac OS X 10.9 or earlier.
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Copy the Adobe Output Module folder (not the AOM_Package_[OS] folder) into the Bridge CC 2017 Extensions folder in the appropriate location:
- Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Bridge CC 2017 Extensions
- macOS: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2017 Extensions
Note:In the macOS folder path mentioned above, "Library" refers to the System Library, not the User Library on macOS. To navigate to the Bridge CC 2017 Extensions folder on your Mac:
- In the Finder window, choose Go > Go to Folder.
- In the dialog that appears, copy and paste this path:
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2017 Extensions - Click the Go button.
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Copy the AdobeOutputModule.workspace file into the Workspaces folder under the Bridge CC 2017 Extensions folder (the same folder referenced in step 2).
Note:If you have created aliases for the original Adobe Output Module files and folders on Mac OS X, ensure that you are copying the original files and folders. An alias is a file that links to the actual item. When you move the alias for an item, the original item doesn’t move. An arrow sign at the lower left of the icon (shown in the image below) indicates that the file or folder is an alias. To copy the original file or folder the alias points to, right-click or Control-click the alias file/folder and choose Show Original from the context menu.
Install the Adobe Output Module for Bridge CC 2015 version 6.3.x
If you are using Bridge CC 2015, download the appropriate file below by right-clicking (Windows) or Ctrl+clicking (Mac OS) and choosing to save the file. Save the file in a location you can remember, such as your desktop.
*Note: Bridge CC 2015 version 6.3 is not supported on Mac OS X 10.8 or earlier.
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To decompress the downloaded file, double-click it. Open the resulting AOM_Mac, AOM_Win64, or AOM_Win32 folder. This folder contains:
- The Adobe Output Module folder
- The AdobeOutputModule.workspace file
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Copy the Adobe Output Module folder (not the AOM_Package_[OS] folder) into the Bridge CC 2015 Extensions folder in the appropriate location:
- Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Bridge CC 2015 Extensions
- Mac OS X: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2015 Extensions
Note:In the Mac OS X folder path mentioned above, "Library" refers to the System Library, not the User Library. To navigate to the Bridge CC 2015 Extensions folder on your Mac:
- In the Finder window, choose Go > Go to Folder.
- In the dialog that appears, copy and paste this path:
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2015 Extensions - Click the Go button.
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Copy the AdobeOutputModule.workspace file into the Workspaces folder under the Bridge CC 2015 Extensions folder (the same folder referenced in step 2).
Note:If you have created aliases for the original Adobe Output Module files and folders on Mac OS X, ensure that you are copying the original files and folders. An alias is a file that links to the actual item. When you move the alias for an item, the original item doesn’t move. An arrow sign at the lower left of the icon (shown in the image below) indicates that the file or folder is an alias. To copy the original file or folder the alias points to, right-click or Control-click the alias file/folder and choose Show Original from the context menu.
Install the Adobe Output Module for Bridge CC 6.2
If you are using the earlier version 6.2 of Bridge CC, download the appropriate AOM package file below by right-clicking (Windows) or Ctrl+clicking (Mac OS) and choosing to save the file. Save the file in a location you can remember, such as your desktop.
*Note: Bridge CC 6.2 is not supported on Mac OS X 10.8 or earlier.
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To decompress the downloaded file, double-click it. Open the resulting AOM_Mac_New, AOM_Package_Win64, or AOM_Package_Win32 folder. This folder contains:
- The Adobe Output Module folder
- The AdobeOutputModule.workspace file
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Copy the Adobe Output Module folder (not the AOM_Package_[OS] folder) into the Bridge CC Extensions folder in the appropriate location:
- Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Bridge CC Extensions
- Mac OS X: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC Extensions
Note:In the Mac OS X folder path mentioned above, "Library" refers to the System Library, not the User Library. To navigate to the Bridge CC Extensions folder on your Mac:
- In the Finder window, choose Go > Go to Folder.
- In the dialog that appears, copy and paste this path:
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC Extensions - Click the Go button.
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Copy the AdobeOutputModule.workspace file into the Workspaces folder under the Bridge Extensions folder (the same folder referenced in step 2).
Note:
If you have created aliases for the original Adobe Output Module files and folders on Mac OS X, ensure that you are copying the original files and folders. An alias is a file that links to the actual item. When you move the alias for an item, the original item doesn’t move. An arrow sign at the lower left of the icon (shown in the image below) indicates that the file or folder is an alias. To copy the original file or folder the alias points to, right-click or Control-click the alias file/folder and choose Show Original from the context menu.
Handle warnings that appear
When you add files to the Bridge Extensions folder, you see the warning:
"The item 'Adobe Output Module' can't be moved because 'Bridge Extensions' can't be modified."
Click Authenticate, and then enter your administrative user name and password.
The next time you launch Bridge, the following warning appears:
"The Bridge extension 'AdobeOutputModule' has been added to Bridge. Do you want to enable it now?"
Click Yes.
Access Adobe Output Module in Adobe Bridge
You can access the Output Module two ways after you install it:
- In Bridge, choose Window > Workspace > Output.
- Select the workspace switcher arrow at the top of Bridge's window and choose Output.
Possible issues and solutions
Solution
This error is displayed when you have an older version of the AOM installed. To resolve this issue, download the latest AOM files for Mac OS available in the section Install the Adobe Output Module and replace the existing files with the latest ones.
Workaround
Manually drag up or drag down the window.
Try one or more of these solutions:
Solution 1 - Reset the workspace
In Bridge, choose Window > Workspace > Reset Workspace.
Solution 2 - Manually reset the workspace
Windows:
- Close Bridge.
- In Windows Explorer, navigate to the \Users\[user name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Bridge CC 2017\Workspaces folder.
- Delete the !!-$$$AdobeOutputModule.workspace file.
Mac OS:
- Close Bridge.
- In Finder, navigate to the Users/[user name]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2017/Workspaces folder
- Delete the !!-$$$AdobeOutputModule.workspace file.
Solution 3 - Verify that you are not using an alias
Mac OS:
- Navigate to Output module folder /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Bridge CC 2017 Extensions
- Make sure there is no arrow in the lower left of the icon for the Adobe Output Module folder
- If there is an arrow, this folder is an alias. The folder contents reside in a different location and need to be moved to the correct folder.