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Jacob Dallas
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July 20, 2023
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Where is "Liquify Last Mesh.psp" stored on Mac?

  • July 20, 2023
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I have this code which works on Windows for applying the last liquify mesh, but doesn't work on Mac. I believe it is because of the reference to the file "Liquify Last Mesh.psp". Does anyone know what the equivalent of this file would be on Mac/where it would be located? I would look, but I don't own a Mac, unfortunately.

function getOperatingSystem() {
    var os = $.os.toLowerCase();
    if (os.indexOf("windows") >= 0) {
        return "Windows";
    } else if (os.indexOf("mac") >= 0) {
        return "macOS";
    } else {
        return "Unknown OS";
    }
}


// APPLY LIQUIFY TO CURRENT LAYER
function applyLiquify() {
    var dialogMode = DialogModes.NO;
    var idLqFy = charIDToTypeID( "LqFy" );
    var applyLiquify_d = new ActionDescriptor();

    var currOs = getOperatingSystem();
    if (currOs === "Windows") {
        applyLiquify_d.putString(charIDToTypeID("LqMD"), app.preferencesFolder.fsName + "\\" + "Liquify Last Mesh.psp");
    } else {
        // unknown OS or Mac version
        applyLiquify_d.putString(charIDToTypeID("LqMD"), app.preferencesFolder.fsName + "/" + "Liquify Last Mesh.psp");
    }
    try {
        app.executeAction(idLqFy, applyLiquify_d, dialogMode);
        return true;
    } catch (e) {
        alert("applyLiquify" + e + " " + e.line);
    }
    return false;
}

 

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    Correct answer Stephen Marsh

    @Jacob Dallas 

     

    EDIT 2: I think the issue is your platform checking code, removing it from your code works for me on a Mac:

     

    // APPLY LIQUIFY TO CURRENT LAYER
applyLiquify()

function applyLiquify() {
    var dialogMode = DialogModes.NO;
    var idLqFy = charIDToTypeID("LqFy");
    var applyLiquify_d = new ActionDescriptor();

    applyLiquify_d.putString(charIDToTypeID("LqMD"), app.preferencesFolder.fsName + "/" + "Liquify Last Mesh.psp");
    
    try {
        app.executeAction(idLqFy, applyLiquify_d, dialogMode);
        return true;
    } catch (e) {
        alert("applyLiquify" + e + " " + e.line);
    }
    return false;
}

     

     

    As the path and file is universal, there is no need to check for Mac vs. Win OS.

    4 replies

    Stephen Marsh
    Community Expert
    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 21, 2023

    This platform checking code works for me on both OS:

     

    var os = $.os.toLowerCase().indexOf('mac') >= 0 ? "mac" : "windows";
if (os === 'mac') {
    // Mac stuff here...
} else {
    // Windows stuff here...
}
    Stephen Marsh
    Community Expert
    Stephen MarshCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 20, 2023

    @Jacob Dallas 

     

    EDIT 2: I think the issue is your platform checking code, removing it from your code works for me on a Mac:

     

    // APPLY LIQUIFY TO CURRENT LAYER
applyLiquify()

function applyLiquify() {
    var dialogMode = DialogModes.NO;
    var idLqFy = charIDToTypeID("LqFy");
    var applyLiquify_d = new ActionDescriptor();

    applyLiquify_d.putString(charIDToTypeID("LqMD"), app.preferencesFolder.fsName + "/" + "Liquify Last Mesh.psp");
    
    try {
        app.executeAction(idLqFy, applyLiquify_d, dialogMode);
        return true;
    } catch (e) {
        alert("applyLiquify" + e + " " + e.line);
    }
    return false;
}

     

     

    As the path and file is universal, there is no need to check for Mac vs. Win OS.

      J
      Jacob DallasAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      July 21, 2023

      Worked like a charm! Appreciate your help 🙂

        Stephen Marsh
        Community Expert
        Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 21, 2023

        You're welcome!

        R
        r-bin
        Legend
        July 20, 2023

        https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html

        Search the page for the name "Liquify Last Mesh.psp".
        Logically, this is the same place as app.preferencesFolder.
        Try to use not app.preferencesFolder.fsName but app.preferencesFolder.fullName
         
        P.S. You can find out the path (and code) using the ScriptListener plugin. I don't know if it's available for Mac.
         
         
         
         
         
          J
          Jacob DallasAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          July 21, 2023

          Really helpful reference, thank you!

            J
            Jacob DallasAuthor
            Participating Frequently
            July 20, 2023

            This is for Photoshop by the way.

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