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kevinu
kevinu
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October 6, 2017
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Remove number sequence when "Export layers to files" in CC

  • October 6, 2017
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When I want to use the "export layers to files" function in Photoshop, there's always a prefix of the layer number sequence. For example, I'll export a number of layers (to pngs) and the prefix is _0001, _0002, _0003... I don't think this feature necessary in most cases. I already removed the standard 'File Name Prefix' in this dialog box. But, that doesn't hold true after export. Is there a way to quickly remove this default script?

 

Or if not possible, is there any recommendations on advance 'file renaming tools' like GREP in InDesign?

    Correct answer FrankDraws

    For Photoshop CC 2018 go to:

    Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 2018/Presets/Scripts/Layer Comps To Files.jsx

    Once you open the file, go to line 209 and comment it out.

    I've attached an image for reference.

    Once I did this, Photoshop stopped adding the sequence number prefix to when I export Layer Comps To Files.

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    willcampbell7
    willcampbell7
    Legend
    May 9, 2024

    Try this script...

    https://www.marspremedia.com/software/photoshop/save-layers

     

    William Campbell
      aReuhl
      aReuhl
      Participating Frequently
      May 7, 2024

      On windows machines in powershell after some trial and error I found the following command running in the same folder as the files I want to rename did the trick regardless of whether you specify a prefix or not. change the file type extension accordingly after the *

      Get-ChildItem -Filter '*.png' | 
    Rename-Item -NewName { $_.Name -replace '_\d+s+_\d+_', '_' }

       Tip of the hat to this thread  with a little extra help from ai

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      Randy_111
      Participating Frequently
      July 30, 2018

      Thank you!

      Randy

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      FrankDrawsCorrect answer
      Participant
      December 8, 2017

      For Photoshop CC 2018 go to:

      Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 2018/Presets/Scripts/Layer Comps To Files.jsx

      Once you open the file, go to line 209 and comment it out.

      I've attached an image for reference.

      Once I did this, Photoshop stopped adding the sequence number prefix to when I export Layer Comps To Files.

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        johnp23947400
        Participant
        May 7, 2020

        This is great, thanks for the tip! Was able to apply this same method on 'Export Files to Layers' removing the starting has marks.

        Here is the code to remove the hash for that jsx file. Change 'fileNamePrefix' to layerName, see attached CC 19

         

          Bojan Živković11378569
          Community Expert
          Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
          Community Expert
          October 6, 2017

          This tutorial may help you DesignEasy: How to Remove Sequence Numbers and Empty Spaces When Exporting Layers and Layer Comps

            Silkrooster
            Silkrooster
            Legend
            October 6, 2017

            Both Bridge and Lightroom can quickly rename the files for you. As long as all the files are not the same name, you should be fine.

            If they are the same name, you could use a date for a unique name, or change the sequence format. Ex. number of 0's before or after the actual number.

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