Variables in macros

[keress]

I'm writing a macro that would be much faster if I could store the image name, then pop that in at various points in the macro.  I'm using a mockup PSD we purchased for wallpaper patterns.  I'm rendering a file from a pattern image.  I've written the macro that copies the image, places it into a .psb, then places it into another .psb.  The hold up is at those points where a filename needs to be used, as in 'Save As."  If I had that name insert itself, then the macro would choose what file type, we could do a real batch.  At the moment, I'd be happy just to have the macro 'play' when I manually tell it to, file by file.  This issue is what's holding it back.

Or perhaps there's a whole other way of approaching this.

Thanks for any help.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

I assume you mean »Action« when you write »macro«. 

Actions are useful but simple, so you would need to use a Script. 

The future of Photoshop ESTK Scripting is doubtful so if you are new to the subject you may be better off diving into UXP Scripting right away. 

[Lumigraphics]

https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

You can add your vote to my feature request:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/add-variable-save-filename-tokens-to-save-e...