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Posted on 29/08/06 01:01:12 AM |
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Helixed
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Batch Processing
I am trying to create a batch process where photoshop opens up a psd document and saves it as a jpeg in a different folder. I have three different folders I need to do this with, each with about twenty files in them. The problem is whenever I tell photoshop to save, it saves each file as the same name. In essence, it overwrites the same file every time. The files are named hpc_01.psd, hpc_02.psd... and I end up with one hpc_01.jpg. Does anybody have any ideas on how I can accomplish this? Thanks, Helixed |
Posted on 29/08/06 09:27:05 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Batch Processing
Don't tell PS to give the file a new serial number as part of the naming process. It should then save it with the original name, adding .jpg to replace .psd on the end. |
Posted on 29/08/06 5:15:56 PM |
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Helixed
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Re: Batch Processing
What do you mean by a new serial number. Where is this option located at? Is it just in the actual naming of the file under the save as command, or is it somewhere else? Thanks, Helixed |
Posted on 29/08/06 5:34:50 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Batch Processing
On reading your query again, it seems to me that the problem is that you're specifying the name of the file that's saved. In the Batch dialog, check the "Override Action Save As Commands" box, and it will give the files their original names. You can then choose to add additional name elements - serial numbers, dates, and so on. Does this help? |
Posted on 29/08/06 10:34:25 PM |
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rufus
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Batch Processing
I got it to work using the following settings: Source folder C:\PhotosPSD Destination folder C:\PhotosJPG Action (named: SavePSDtoJPG) Open C:\PhotosPSD\hpc_01.psd Save As: JPEG Quality: 12 Matte: none In: C:\PhotosJPG\ Close Call this action from the batch dialogue with the appropriate folders selected and the ONLY box ticked being 'Override Action "Open" Commands' Good Luck rufus |
Posted on 30/08/06 5:59:03 PM |
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Helixed
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Re: Batch Processing
Your directions worked fine. Thanks for the help. Helixed |