![]() ![]() ![]() You could easily record an action to turn the layer on, or off, but you can't create an action that toggles the visibility. So, what's so great about scripting, and what can scripts do that can't be accomplished by traditional actions? Well, while actions (including batches and droplets) are tremendously powerful and flexible, they have many limitations that scripts do not.Ĭonsider, for example, something as simple as toggling the visibility of the current layer (i.e., turning a layer off if it's on, and vice versa). Yet despite how long scripting has been part of Photoshop, it's surprising how few people take advantage of it - and even more surprising, is the number of people who aren't even aware that Photoshop can be scripted. Now, in version ten ( CS3), scripting the backend of Photoshop is more accessible and powerful than it's ever been. As of version eight ( CS), the scripting plugin is installed by default. The ability to script Photoshop debuted back in version seven as an optional plugin that could be downloaded from Adobe's website. Whether it's automating tedious tasks, customizing commands, or adding new features, scripting makes almost anything possible in Adobe Photoshop. Scripting Photoshop, Part 1 - An Introduction ![]()
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