How can I extract cursor coordinate in Adobe Photoshop for use in Action script?

Question

What I want to do in Photoshop (version CC, but I think this applies to any version) is label a point using count tool under my mouse's current position, and label it multiple times (for different labels). I have an action that essentially does this:

(1) Add to count (under one label) (2) Switch to second label (3) Add to count (under second label) (4) Switch to third label (5) Add to count (under third label)

And the problem is that I need to be able to have a variable in the action script that uses the cursor's current position (X and Y numbers) on the canvas to set these three points when the macro is activated. Currently I am only able to record the script using constant X, Y values (the same point is labeled over and over when I play the recorded action). I am able to extract the code for the action for editing (via xbytor2's suggestion in this forum:https://forums.adobe.com/thread/696989) and I see where the variable can go, I just don't know what exactly to put in place of the constant X, Y values that will let Photoshop input the mouse's current coordinates...

Any ideas? Much appreciated!!

I have gone · Answer

You could use the pen tool set to path and create a single dot, then run the script to get the cursor positions and use that in your script.

var strtRulerUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits;

var strtTypeUnits = app.preferences.typeUnits;

app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;

app.preferences.typeUnits = TypeUnits.PIXELS;

var doc = activeDocument;

var workPath = doc.pathItems.getByName("Work Path");

var pos = workPath.subPathItems[0].pathPoints[0].leftDirection;

$.writeln("x = " + pos[0] + " y = " + pos[1]);

doc.pathItems.getByName("Work Path").remove();

app.preferences.rulerUnits = strtRulerUnits;

app.preferences.typeUnits = strtTypeUnits;

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