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dans53337281
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Is Date Variable Text Possible in Photoshop CC 2019

  • September 16, 2019
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Im trying to create a date variable for a production template in photoshop so that it updates to the current date when I save a new version of the document. It doesnt seem like much but over time it could save a ton of clicking and typing. Any ideas? I know you can do this in InDesign as seen in the link below but unfortunately our studio doesnt spring for that.

 

Thanks! 

 

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Lumigraphics
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September 17, 2019

Use a script. There is a core JavaScript Date class that can easily handle this, you would just need to run the script to update on save.

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    dans53337281Author
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    September 17, 2019
    Thanks, im not all that script savvy, more of a visual guy. Do you know of any resources that could help me learn how to do this?
    Randy Hufford
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    Randy HuffordCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 17, 2019

    do a youtube search and you will find lots of videos showing step by step how to do this.

    Other resources to look at include:

    https://kelbyone.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/learning/me

    photoshopcafe.com

     

      Stephen Marsh
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      Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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      September 17, 2019

      Text variables and variables (data driven graphics) are two different things, so I doubt that Photoshop's Image menu > Varaibles will help you.

       

      Thinking out loud, perhaps a script and the script events manager could create a crude text variable that would auto-update on save.

        marliton
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        marlitonCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        September 16, 2019

        Hi. Maybe this can help you: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-data-driven-graphics.html#creating_data_sets_in_external_files

        Marlon Ceballos
        Randy Hufford
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        Randy HuffordCommunity Expert
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        September 16, 2019

        Check out this article: http://www.richmediacs.com/user_manuals/RMCS_PS_Training/Using%20PS%20Variables/UsingVariablesInPS_EXTERNAL.html

         

         

        Sahil.Chawla
        Adobe Employee
        Sahil.Chawla
        Adobe Employee
        September 16, 2019

        Hi there,

        Data Variable text is not possible in Photoshop, however, you may look into InDesign for this.
        Please have a look at this article for more information: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/text-variables.html

         

        Regards,
        Sahil

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        dans53337281Author
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        September 16, 2019

        Yeah Im aware that it can be done in InDesign. Thanks for the reply though! 

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