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dublove
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June 20, 2025
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Is there a script to determine which PS or ID on the taskbar is the current window (active state)?

  • June 20, 2025
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Is there a script to determine which PS or InDesign on the taskbar is the current window (active state)?

I need to switch operations back and forth between PS and ID, and when I'm done storing the image and go back to ID, I want ID to update the image.
The ID forum has been asked and it doesn't seem to work.
Maybe there is a high level expert here.
Can tell me the current window is ID or PS.

 

Thank you very much.

Correct answer Stephen Marsh

Legacy ExtendScript has the #target command for executing a script manually, however for a running script that spans multiple apps, you will likely need to look into BridgeTalk.

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Legend
June 20, 2025

Have you tried Alt-Tab?

dublove
dubloveAuthor
Legend
June 21, 2025

I would like to know if there is a code for this.
Because I want to use it in a script.

Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Stephen MarshCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 21, 2025

Legacy ExtendScript has the #target command for executing a script manually, however for a running script that spans multiple apps, you will likely need to look into BridgeTalk.