P: Program error with actions that have save command in 24.3

@c.pfaffenbichler I didn't do much testing but did verify that app.activeDocument.save() is broken too, either run as an action step or on its own as a script snippet. Other snippets like app.activeDocument.close() work fine.

on my end 'save as' is broken also.

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One work-around might be using a Script that uses a Save As to replace the original image and recording or inserting that in the Action. 

But I guess that would need to check for all file format-eventualities, so probably not exactly simple … unless one can limit the file formats to a fairly small number. 

@lesleydownie Adobe has posted that they are aware of this bug and it will be fixed in a future update. For now, you have to manually save files as they are processed in the action. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there is a way to replace the save step and have it work. You can also roll back to the previous version of photoshop as noted numerous times in this thread.

I have the same problem reported here.With the new Photoshop, none of my Actions which have a Save command will work and only go through to the Save command then stop. My workflow is dependent on these actions. Please Adobe IT gurus can you fix this asap?

Hi,

I have a very simple action - only two commands - SAVE, and CLOSE

Prior to the latest update - that action has always work.  

Now, with the latest update - executing that action gives an error message.

And - I have checked the option "Enable Legacy Save As" in Preferences -> File Handling.

Thanks,

Ting Sern

@ceciliajota wrote:

The latest update -- Photoshop 24.3 -- prevents images from opening in Photoshop 😞

Your post is in a primary thread about Actions that use the Save command and your issue is not the same. We can move your posts. If you cannot open images because of strobing flashing, then try this:

Preferences > Technology Previews > Enable "Deactivate Native Canvas" > Restart Photoshop

This is a long thread. To tag me so I will see it, type the @ symbol before my user id (jane-e).

Jane

@CShubert @Pete.Green I'm seeing it with Extendscript as well, a simple one-line script also gives a Program Error on Mac. Not tested on Windows.

app.activeDocument.save();

@LatelyInsertKeyhole wrote:

"Will there be a public notification when the fix is released?"

This thread has been tagged as a Primary Thread ("P: "). Staff will make announcements here for all to see.

In addition, follow this page for fixed issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html

Jane

Will there be a public notification when the fix is released? Like most people I have had to roll back to 24.2, and switch off automatic updates