Batch script for photoshop focus stacking

[Holly5EA4]

Hi,

Im trying to write a script/action to batch edit a jewelry focus stacking job on a Mac.

I would like to make a parent folder with subfolders, have the action open each subfolder, open contents of subfolder as layers in PS, auto align, and blend layers (run the PS focus stack script). Then merge layers, save in a "finals" folder, and then auto move on to the next subfolder and repeat.

Would appreciate any help!

Thank you

[Alex Denver Photo]

Bump! Any solutions out there?

[Ayush Bakshi]

I guess that's not possible in Photoshop

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Are you familiar with Photoshop Scripting? 

[Ayush Bakshi]

Nope. Does PS support python? 🤔 Then I might give it a shot.
The number of times I need to achieve such batch action is ~2 per year. So I end up doing things manually.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

ESTK Scripting works with JavaScript, VB and AppleScript. (The last two platfrom-dependent, so best avoided.) 

UXP Scripting also utilizes JavaScript, if I understand correctly, though a more modern version.