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francesl67683997
francesl67683997
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Jul 15, 2024 1:01 AM UTC
Question

Batch save from dataset over writing the same file

Hi there, 

 

I'm trying to batch save from a dataset and I need help preventing the saving from overwriting the same file. If I'm expected 200 files, it over writes it 200 times, but in the end, I only get one file. 

 

I've tried fiddling around with the settings, however, whenever I select the checkboxes for 'override action save commands' or 'override action export commands', nothing happens after I click 'okay'. 

 

If I leave these unselected and click 'okay' it proceeds to batch rewrite the same file over and over. Please help! 

 

I am recording the following action for my batch save: 

File > Save As> Adobe PDF

 

Illustrator version: adobe v 28.5 

 

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    KARLIS30731711w8v4
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    Aug 21, 2024 7:15 AM UTC

    There seems to be a similiar issue in this Discussion: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/action-overwrites-files-help/m-p/10721511

     

    Something about how Illustrator hardcodes the filename during the action recording.

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    justlearn
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    justlearnCommunity Expert
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    Jul 15, 2024 8:31 AM UTC

    @francesl67683997 so, I did create an action and when I test it out to my desktop, it did save a new file. I created a simple action (see action.png). Also, you could try the script way too (see script.png). 

    I can't attached my action—it wouldn't on my end (aia file extension is not allowable?!)

    More Actions: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html

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    francesl67683997
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    Jul 18, 2024 8:35 PM UTC

    Hi @creative explorer thanks for your help, the issue still persists.  I tried saving an action, but the results still saved over the same file. I am unsure how to save a script. 

     

     

    I also kept in mind the guidelines from adobe in the link you sent and made sure not to change the filename. 

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    justlearn
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    justlearnCommunity Expert
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    Jul 18, 2024 8:52 PM UTC

    @francesl67683997 did you try testing this out on one dataset...

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