Watch Folder

[vdiaz761098]

Hello,

Is there a way to have Photoshop watch a folder for new images and run some actions on the newly added files - after which removing the original from that folder.

I need to automate the follwoing:

Image is added to watch folder

Photoshop

1. Detects new image
2. Opens image
3. Runs actions
4. Saves to a new directory

File is deleted from watch folder.

I am on Mac 10.7 and have Automator at my disposal. I'm also familiar with scripting but not specifically for Photoshop so I prefer scripting would be the last resort.

Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

V

[JJMack]

If rename does not work.  Try the other way.   fileObj.copy( to the originals folder) followed by fileObj.remove();

[Masood.Ahmad]

Hi,

I did follow the steps…

1) Created a HotFolder.jsx file and copied it to "Bridge 2022 > Startup Scripts" folder

2) Created a PShotFolder.jsx file and copied it to the "Adobe Photoshop 2022 > Presets > Scripts" folder.

3) Added this code into the PShotFolder.jsx, below the line

//Add your own code to suit your needs

4) relaunched the Bridge and Photoshop

… but as 'flysi3000' said, "This looks like it would work perfectly for what I'm trying to do, but I can't seem to make it actually launch the target script. The Hot Folder menu item is added, I can start the Hot Folder, which then triggers Photoshop CC to launch, but then that's as far as it gets."

I too am facing the same issue, nothing happens. I also couldn't find out where these hot folders are being created by the script.

Please help me I'm on macOS Monterey, v12.3.1

Thanks,

Masood

[Stephen Marsh]

@Masood.Ahmad 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/photoshop-hotfolder-to-run-action-pc/...

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-automatically-launch-the-action-w...

[Lumigraphics]

And I'll add that this is an old thread, ScriptUI has changed a bit, and what worked before may or may not work now.On macOS I'd probably try an Automator or Shortcuts action to call Photoshop.

[lsavazzi]

Hi, did you ever find a solution for this? I'm looking to do the same.

Let me know,

Luca