Add layers from other psd file via action/batch (Or possibly script)

Hi
Brand new to this forum. Quick intro: Eivind from Norway, 32, Photographer, Nikon D300, CS5
I have tried to make a action where i open 2 files, duplicate the layers from file2 to file1 and it works fine.
But running the action as a batch i get in trouble, the action saves the from and to filenames when i duplicate the layers.
Then i found the place function (File - Place..) but i ran in to trouble here also. When i place a psd file containing the layers it becomes smart objects and i can't edit the text layers directly.
Background: I have a script that copys info from the filename to specific labeled text layers in photoshop. (Name_Age_Title.jpg) so i can batch process lots of files and add info boxes from the filename (Fantastic) Only problem is the i want to make lots of different layouts, logos, fonts. And no i have to adjust the action for every change. Would have been perfect to just have a action/batch/script opening the file, adding the layers from a template1.psd file, running the script adding text to the text layers and saving.
Any ideas?
Eivind

No comments on this one?
Maybe i have to do the scriping way, any ideas?
Eivind

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norway_photo wrote:
Here is my intended workflow:
- A set of same size portraits labeled "year_name_number.jpg"
- A template.psd os same size with graphical elements and text layers (named "year", "name" and "number")
- A script or action copy/pasting og adding all layers from the template.psd file to the open portrait file, retaining text layers editable.
- A script (The one i have working) changing the text layers added from the template to text from the filename.
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OK I understand what your trying to do and now I do not agree with your conclusion you made in you first append about place being no good for you. Its is I think a perfect solution for you. I feel you need to address the process from a new angle.
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