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Hugh Betcha
Hugh Betcha
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February 18, 2021
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___Batch processing just stopped working in general...

  • February 18, 2021
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I used to batch process all of the time - multiple files (like 50 at a time), all seemed to go fine.

Recently, however, no matter what action I do, or what file, it appears that the batch process 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it), but it produces no results (!)

Also, when I try Scripts --> Image Processor it doesn't save as .psd files, despite doing the same, in that it 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it)

 

I've reinstalled Photoshop (Ver 21.2.5 2020 Mac), and tried doing it on my desktop and on a server - no dice.

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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February 24, 2021

You partly hid the Layers Panel with the Properties Panel so what is that supposed to be good for? 

 

Some images seem to lack a Background Layer so it would not seem surprising if the step 

Select layer »Background« 

in your Action caused problems. 

    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    February 24, 2021

    Here's another video...

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 24, 2021

    Please uncheck »Override Action »Save As« command«. 

    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    February 19, 2021

    <This might be a duplicate of an existing post - I don't know why the other post glitched and did multiples>

     

    I used to batch process all of the time - multiple files (like 50 at a time), went fine.

    Recently, however, no matter what action I do, or what file, it appears that the batch process 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it), but it produces no results (!)

    Also, when I try Scripts --> Image Processor it doesn't save as .psd files, despite doing the same, in that it 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it)

    I've reinstalled Photoshop (Ver 21.2.5 2020 Mac), and tried doing it on my desktop and on a server - no dice. No other recent changes...

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 19, 2021

    The Batch is still set to »Save and Close«, so check the save-dates of the files in the original folder. 

    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    February 19, 2021

    But your Action inverts twice – so: no noticable effect. 


    Good point, however it is 2 boxes which invert (not whole image). At this point I was desperate to try anything for the sake of a test... I can do another one in a while with other effects - I know it STILL won't work...

     

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 18, 2021

    The Batch seems to be set to Save and Close, no target folder.  

    Where is the Folder »psds2« you use in Image Processor? 

    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    February 18, 2021

    I used to batch process all of the time - multiple files (like 50 at a time), went fine.

    Recently, however, no matter what action I do, or what file, it appears that the batch process 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it), but it produces no results (!)

    Also, when I try Scripts --> Image Processor it doesn't save as .psd files, despite doing the same, in that it 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it)

    I've reinstalled Photoshop (Ver 21.2.5 2020 Mac), and tried doing it on my desktop and on a server - no dice. No other recent changes...

    Kukurykus
    Kukurykus
    Legend
    February 18, 2021

    Moderator please remove this thread as it's duplicate of ___Batch processing just stopped working in general... 

    Hugh Betcha
    Hugh BetchaAuthor
    Legend
    February 18, 2021

    I used to batch process all of the time - multiple files (like 50 at a time), all seemed to go fine.

    Recently, however, no matter what action I do, or what file, it appears that the batch process 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it), but it produces no results (!)

    Also, when I try Scripts --> Image Processor it doesn't save as .psd files, despite doing the same, in that it 'goes through the motions' (in that it opens each image sequentially, and closes it)

    I've reinstalled Photoshop (Ver 21.2.5 2020 Mac), and tried doing it on my desktop and on a server - no dice.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 18, 2021

    The Batch seems to be set to Save and Close, no target folder.  

    Where is the Folder »psds2« you use in Image Processor? 

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