P: CC jumps to front when opening files in the background.

Fyi - just tested, and while the tab work-around did eliminate the screen steal when running image processing, it still steals when running Contact Sheet II. Not as debilitating bc usually that's fewer images/time involved; but still problematic. Have not tested any of the other batch processes. I've started the new thread, hopefully that will bring updates. Thanks. 

Thanks - would appreciate that. I found and downloaded a script a few years ago that came close. It centered images to screen upon opening, but only vertical or horizontal images, can't remember which. Somewhere along the way in updating I lost that script and haven't been able to locate it again. But for you guys setting images to default to center upon opening should be like, pretty easy stuff. Is best way to start a thread for that too maybe? 

Glad to hear it! If you want to stay updated on this issue related to PS stealing focus when running batch processes with the Image Processor, the easiest way would be to start another thread. 

Regarding your other question, about opening documents in the center, that makes sense to me but I haven't found a way to make it happen automatically. I'll let you know if I find one.

Regards,
Hannah

It may help if we could see your Photoshop System Info. Launch Photoshop, and select Help > System Info... and copy/paste the text in a reply.

separate issue

Please reference the new conversation here: Drag a Photo over the Photoshop App in the Toolbar, Photo Opens but Photoshop Doe...

separate issue

Please reference the new conversation here: Drag a Photo over the Photoshop App in the Toolbar, Photo Opens but Photoshop Doe...

Ok YES that worked thank you Hannah! I don't work in tabs so I'd still be interested in being notified when it's finally been eliminated, but this will certainly be helpful for now. Slightly inconvenient to have to turn tabs off and on, but at least not paralyzing! Speaking of no tabs...when I open images without tabs turned on, they open to the very far left of the screen instead of centered. So I'm dragging each and every time I open an image. Is there anything I can do to have images open centered on the screen - you know, where my face is? Thanks again for the work around for the screen steal issue. 

No, I'm talking about just clicking my shortcut to open PS and it steals focus from ANYTHING ELSE until it fully opens.

Hi Rob,

Are you talking about simply opening Photoshop on a Win machine and it steals focus or batch processing with the Image Processor? I just want to be clear that we're talking about the same thing. The workaround I mentioned was related to batch processing with the Image Processor.

Thanks,
Hannah

I am yes, Photoshop takes so long to open, that I usually click on it and then go back to my browser to do other things while I wait.  Focus is always pulled back (multiple times if I click away) until PS fully loads.  I have Windows 10, and the latest version of EVERYTHING.  I stay current.