Using AppleScript to 'apply image'

[andymalhan]

I'm trying to write an applescript to automate my frequency separation setup. How do I get applescript to run the Image>Apply Image menu item, and then enter the correct parameters?

[Stephen Marsh · Accepted solution]

Actions are easier and still capable.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/updated-frequency-separation-action-f...

I don't code in AppleScript, however, I do know that just like the ExtendScript DOM, where there are missing features you need to use ActionManager code such as recorded by ScriptingListener and call that code from within AppleScript.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/request-add-scale-styles-option-to-qu...

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-to-select-the-mask-of-a-layer-thr...

[Stephen Marsh]

@andymalhan 

So, how did you go running the ExtendScript Action Manager code from within the AppleScript?

[andymalhan · Accepted solution]

I called an action that I'd created in PS 🙂

[Stephen Marsh]

@andymalhan – Thank you for remembering to come back and update the topic.

[andymalhan]

To be honest, I forgot. Sorry for the delay. And thank you for the help!!

[andymalhan]

In case anyone is interested, this is the script I use:

tell application "Adobe Photoshop 2025"

activate

set originalLayer to current layer of document 1

set colourLayer to duplicate originalLayer with copying

set name of colourLayer to "colour"

set textureLayer to duplicate originalLayer with copying

set name of textureLayer to "texture"

set visible of textureLayer to false

set current layer of current document to layer ¬

"colour" of current document

filter current layer of current document using gaussian blur ¬

with options {radius:2.7}

set visible of textureLayer to true

set current layer of current document to layer ¬

"texture" of current document

do action "AppImg_fs" from "Default Actions"

end tell

AppImg_fs is my Photoshop action that applies the values I want in apply image dialogue box.