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photoboydc
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September 11, 2020
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Problems with batch processing

  • September 11, 2020
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It seems like the batch command has gone crazy. I created an action to create a 1920 pxl jpeg from a larger PSD, and then save the jpeg in a particular folder. Nothing special. The source files are labeled like Image #1, #2, etc. up to #98. So, I open the batch command and point it at the correct source folder, identify the destination folder, which is the same one used in creating the Action. I do not check "override" for anything, though I've tried it that way also. Then I hit go. It then opens every file in the source folder and puts it unchanged in the destination folder. It also opens and reopens Image #1 continuously, but leaves each copy open, unsaved. It will open #1 indefinitely, until I force quit PS. This all seems a little odd. Then I tried a different source folder, same images but larger, and turned it loose again. This time it alternately opened Image #1 and Image #11 until I force quit. It would open other images in the folder if I hit cancel while it was processing #1 or #11, it would go to the next number in the sequence, do that, then try to open 1 or 11 again. 

I am using the Cloud based PS on a Mac running 10.13.6

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Correct answer Bojan Živković11378569

If below is action which you are using with hard coded open step you will have problem because it is hard coded to open Hull #1.psd file and that will be the only file processed if you do not use override open command. You can not process folder of files using action below without overriding Open step, do you understand why? Try with Override Action Open Command in Batch dialogue checked.

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Bojan Živković11378569
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Bojan Živković11378569Community ExpertCorrect answer
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September 11, 2020

If below is action which you are using with hard coded open step you will have problem because it is hard coded to open Hull #1.psd file and that will be the only file processed if you do not use override open command. You can not process folder of files using action below without overriding Open step, do you understand why? Try with Override Action Open Command in Batch dialogue checked.

    Bojan Živković11378569
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    Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
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    September 11, 2020

    As already asked, can you upload action somewhere to check it?
    Another useful info would be Batch dialogue to see what options you have set. Did you tried to use some other batch script like Image Processor or Image Processor Pro?

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    photoboydcAuthor
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    September 11, 2020

    Just uploaded above! Thanks

    I only used the regular Adobe PS system for creating actions: start record, go through the various steps, stop recording.

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    OttoDu
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    September 11, 2020
    ?????????

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    photoboydcAuthor
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    September 11, 2020

    OK, it has now gotten even weirder. I have just tried the Action I created on a different set of images in a different folder. Now it alternately opens each sequential image in the new folder, and then reopens the old Image #1, WHICH IS NOT IN THE SOURCE FOLDER! Has Adobe decided to save money by hiring cretins? I know we are supposed to be respectful but this is just ridiculous. We all have deadlines, and that includes me right now.

      JJMack
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      JJMackCommunity Expert
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      September 11, 2020

      Why did you not post your action so we can see its steps and the setting recorded for each action step.  How would we know what your action does.

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      photoboydcAuthor
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      September 11, 2020

      good point...screen shot now attached to 2nd post.

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