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Cowboy197719966831
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January 7, 2025
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Automate batch not saving layers

  • January 7, 2025
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I'm automating a batch in which a layer is added to each image and then saved as a PSD.
When recording the action I ticked the option 'layers' in the save dialog, and when saved as a single file the layer is there after reopening the file. But it's not when running the action as a batch.
Any ideas? Thank you!

Photoshop 26.2.0
Windows 11

3 replies

Stephen Marsh
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Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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January 8, 2025

@Cowboy197719966831 

 

Post a screenshot of the action panel with the action steps expanded/disclosed so that all pertinent information is visible. Same for the Batch interface.

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    Cowboy197719966831Author
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    January 8, 2025

    @Stephen Marsh Here you are.

    Stephen Marsh
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    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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    January 8, 2025

    @Cowboy197719966831 

     

    It would appear that Batch has the Override Action Save As Commands checkbox ticked, but the action doesn't actually include a Save as step to PSD to override.

    creative explorer
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    creative explorerCommunity Expert
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    January 7, 2025

    @Cowboy197719966831 when you create the action, did you record an action of you adding a blank layer to the image?

    Curious to know why would you want to add a layer to each image anyways?

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      Sameer K
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      Sameer KCommunity Manager
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      January 7, 2025

      Hey, @cowboy197711574902. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll move your response to discussions for now. I'll need more info to help you figure this out. Please share the system info from Photoshop Help > System info > Copy and paste into a text document > upload and attach here.

       

      Actions are a custom workflow; it'll help if you export and share the action file so we can test this. 

      Also, if the action is not too complex, try recreating a test action in Photoshop (beta) with the same steps and check how it goes. 

       

      Thanks! 

      Sameer K

      (Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)

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        Cowboy197719966831Author
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        January 8, 2025

        Hi @Sameer K and @creative explorer, thanks for your fast replies!

        I'm using the Exposure X7 photo editor plug-in to edit my images which adds a new layer. I want to keep both layers for further editing.

        I can't attach the action file here (.atn), it says the file type is not supported. But it looks like this:
        Open file
        Open Exposure X7 (and apply preset)
        Auto Contrast
        Save As
        Close

        When running the action in PS beta 26.3 it's the same behavior. Although I forgot to say that it's the original layer that isn't there anymore, only the edited one.

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