This update adds the ability to automatically check for plug-in updates. To enable the option for automatic checking for plug-in updates, go to the Plug-in Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+,) and select Costco Photo Center in the list of installed plug-ins on the left-hand side. The Plug-in Info panel will display the Costco Export Plug-in status information. Select the Check for updates automatically check box.

Another handy addition is the option to open selected album in the web browser. To use this feature click the Preview Album button located below the album thumbnail.

And finally, I had to change the version number back to the classic format. Older versions of the plug-in may not report the availability of the update, however, starting with this version everything should go smoothly. Besides, now you have the automatic version checker built into the plug-in.

Version 20100130.10 is available for download.

This update fixes a couple of issues specific to the Mac platform. Also, in Lightroom 3 beta, the photo lab logo is back on top of the export dialog.

I’d like to express my gratitude to Ann Mehrman, who not only submitted a very detailed bug report but also helped me troubleshoot the issues and test a number of updates I had to make before everything looked and behaved as expected. If you want to check out Ann’s pictures, visit her web site: www.annmehrman.com

It appears these issues have been around for a while, however other users were either too shy or too busy to troubleshoot or even report them. Oh well, thanks to large companies who often sacrify quality in a constant effort to improve profitability and outsource customer support  to other places where no one cares about your issues and barely speak your language, most people no longer believe in technical support. But sometimes you should try, just like Ann did!

Export to Costco Photo Center (US): 20100124.8
Export to Costco Photo Centre (CA): 20100124.3
Export to CVS Photo Center: 20100124.2

Both Costco plug-ins also feature a fix for a mild annoyance with some photos taking their time (up to 5-10 minutes) to show up in the online album after the export.

A note for LR3 Beta users: due to some internal changes, Lightroom 3 Beta no longer displays the branding graphics at the top of the export dialog.

Version 20091104.7 is available for download.

This update fixes the issue with creating new albums. It also no longer prompts you to login again on a subsequent export if you session is still alive.

Version 20091028.6 is available for download.

This release features several UI improvements and fixed a very annoying issue with the Export button remaining disabled until the “Export for existing” option was selected to populate the album list.

Version 20091014.5 is available for download.

There are quite a few new features including the ability to filter and sort the album list, display album thumbnail image, and check for updates.

I’d like thank Ken Graham and Brian Orr who provided valuable feedback and made several great suggestions, and essentially helped me make this release a must-have upgrade for everyone who uses the plugin.

Version 20091004.4 is available for download.

This version features several important fixes and improvements.

I’d like to thank everyone who reported issues and helped me troubleshooting them.

This version contains several nice additions and improvements.

Download and use this plugin free of charge, all I ask in return from you is to provide some feedback.

Visit the Export to Costco Photo Center page to download the plugin package.