Looking for sample script where a **Hidden** plugin is used.

[rechmbrs]

I'm looking for a simple sample script where a **Hidden** plugin is used.  No need of communication for parameters as plugin has no parameters.  I think I know minimally what is required for the plugin.

Thanks,

RONC

[r-bin · Accepted solution]

What does "hidden" mean? The one that is not on the menu?

interpolate.8bf Interpolate Extension for Adobe Photoshop CS6 | color blending - Adobe Labs

is such a "hidden" plugin.

It is not in the menu unless the special script InterpolateWrapper.jsx is installed.

Inside the script there is an example of calling such a plugin.

executeAction( charIDToTypeID( "ntrP" ), new ActionDescriptor(), DialogModes.NO );

[rechmbrs]

Looks interesting.  By chance do you have the source code for the interpolate.8bf?

Thanks.

RONC

[r-bin]

Do I look like an Adobe developer?

Ask if I still have the source code for the Photoshop.

Download the SDK Adobe Photoshop SDK

There in the file /pluginsdk/samplecode/filter/hidden/common/HiddenCommands.h

you will find the assignment of an ID to plugin

// WARNING: This makes your plug in unique for scripting.
// WARNING: Please generate a new number using uuidgen.exe or equivalent
// WARNING: Do not copy this value into another plug-in
// WARNING: If you modify the functionality you must also generate a new number
#define HiddenUniqueString "36f7e9a0-1e42-11d6-ba98-0000861c9048"

[rechmbrs]

r-bin,

Thanks for you time and effort.  I think that I can handle making a **Hidden** plugin.

Cheers,

RONC

[rechmbrs]

Anyone see a Hidden.jsx to match the Hidden.cpp from: /pluginsdk/samplecode/filter/hidden/?  Seems like that would have been included with the source code for the plugin.

Thanks,

RONC

[r-bin]

I can not say for sure, but maybe something like this.

var d = new ActionDescriptor();
d.putEnumerated(charIDToTypeID("Cmd "), charIDToTypeID("TCmd"), charIDToTypeID("Info"));
ret = executeAction(stringIDToTypeID("36f7e9a0-1e42-11d6-ba98-0000861c9048"), d, DialogModes.NO);

Probably better to ask you here Photoshop Plugin and Companion App SDK

[rechmbrs]

Thanks.

Hidden has all of the communication between script and plugin code in it also.  Surprised they didn't include the jsx code.

RONC