How to add a simple filter to a layer with a script

[McMainsMedia]

Hello all

Just getting started with scripts and JS, so I apologize if this is a dumb question.

How would I add a Gaussian Blur (amount 26) filter to my active layer using a script?

I have been experimenting but have not gotten it to work, thank you all in advance.

[Stephen Marsh]

Post your code, that is the best way to get feedback and learn.

[Stephen Marsh · Accepted solution]

I still think looking at your current code would be best, however, without knowing where you are going wrong, the following diagram should hopefully help:

However, as the filter uses values in pixels, it is probably better to add further code to set pixels as the unit rather than just assume. This is probably OK for a simple filter, however, when resizing an image it pays to be specific.

[McMainsMedia]

Thank you so so much! That diagram definitely makes more sense now.

[Stephen Marsh]

They can be frustrating, however, they are the official references:

https://www.adobe.com/devnet/photoshop/scripting.html