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September 18, 2023
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Is it possible to export properties to a text file?

  • September 18, 2023
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Hello!

Right now I'm having to write down size & coordinates for each layer so I can duplicate the precise layout while recording an Action. I'm wondering if there's something I've overlooked, or perhaps a script that will accomplish this.

 

Thank you!

~Karen

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    @karendenning Hi Karen - what was your solution?


    Hi Kevin,

    I found this on GitHub:

    https://github.com/kmcguinness/Export-Layer-Coordinates

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    September 18, 2023

    What is the actual task? 

    Do you have to recreate an arrangement with different content or …? 

      kdenn
      kdennAuthor
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      September 18, 2023

      I create Actions. I do the initial layout on the canvas to get exact placement for each layer, then I make a chart to use when recording so there's a clean run through--less chance of making mistakes & post editing.

      Stephen Marsh
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      Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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      September 18, 2023

      This writes the layer names to text file, code could be grafted on to include the layer X/Y/Bounds.

       

        kdenn
        kdennAuthor
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        September 18, 2023

        Looks like what I'd need. What would you charge to customize this?

        Stephen Marsh
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        Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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        September 18, 2023

        Is this something that you need to do regularly? Do you use layer group folders? Vector shape layers etc? Can you post a screenshot of the layers panel?


        I'm not aware of a readily made script for this task. It would need loop over each layer and write the name and coordinates to a text file.

         

         I do have a script for reporting on the active layer, where you can copy the info from the alert window, which is a start...

         

        https://gist.github.com/MarshySwamp/ef345ef3dec60a843465347ee6fcae2f

         

          kdenn
          kdennAuthor
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          September 18, 2023

          Thank you Stephen. I'll check this out. 

          kdenn
          kdennAuthor
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          September 18, 2023

          ...I might add that I looked into PNG Express but after some research it appears to be outdated and currently unsupported. Reviews I found weren't positive either. If anyone knows otherwise then by all means pipe in. 

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