Explore folder from photoshop using javascript

[milevic]

I created PS script which read some data from xml which is placed on local server. Problem occcures every time i turn off/restart my computer, then i lost connection with that folder and script is not usefull until i manualy explore the mentioned folder. Is it posible to explore that folder as a part of scipt if i know full path of that xml?

[Mike Bro]

Hello @milevic.,

See the post below...

https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects-discussions/read-xml-file-on-network-drive-via-script/t...

Regards,

Mike

[Chuck Uebele]

Like the answer in Mike's like, I always used the forward slash when referencing a path on my computer or on a server. I also made sure I mapped the network drive with a drive letter. Never had an issue with it, and I had some scripts that referred to XML files on the network.

[milevic]

It is already forward slash :'-( maybe it is something with network permissions, i just want to share experience and to exclude human mistake. If someone have some more idea, its welcome

[Stephen Marsh]

If Windows OS (you didn't say), map the server to a local drive letter as suggested by Chuck, ensuring that you tick "reconnect at login" when mapping the drive so that it automatically mounts each time.

[milevic]

its a MAC OS

[Lumigraphics]

A remote drive must be mounted and available to access in any app. Make sure it is available before you run your script.

[Stephen Marsh · Accepted solution]

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@milevic wrote:

its a MAC OS

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Then you can go to System Prefs > Users & Groups > Login Items and add the mounted volume.

[milevic]

This is a good hint