Adding a watermark with batch processing.

Is it possible to add a watermark, resize an image, add jpg compression all at once via batch processing in Fireworks?
Thanks!

Yes it is.
http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/videos/fireworks-videos/getting-started-with-fireworks-batch -processing-e

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Help with batch processing

Hi, I am having trouble with batch processing. I want to apply adaptive noise reduction (ANR) to several files from the same source tapes. So, following the help instructions, I create a script from one file. When I try to apply it to the other files, instead of applying ANR to them, it simply saves them as is. The steps I perform are as follows:
I select the entire wave (I have also tried it without first selecting)
I open the scripts box in the file menu
I click on open/new script collection and create a new script
I title the new script
I click 'record'
I close the scripts box
I run ANR on the file
I go back to the scripts box and click 'stop current script'
I click add to collection
I close the scripts box
I open the batch processing box
I select the files, then the script, then I click to start processing
When I try to apply this to script to other files, it saves them but doesn't apply ANR.
Can anyone suggest what I am doing wrong? Also, in the scripts box, there are three options for the type of script that I can create. One is highlighted: 'Scripts start from scratch.' Is that the correct one to use? If not, how do I select one of the others? I click on them but nothing happens. Finally, when creating a script, do I save the file before or after clicking 'stop record'? I have tried it both ways but don't know which is correct (neither seems to make a difference).
Just to be as thorough as possible, below is the text of one of my scripts, in case that contains any clues. Thanks so much for any and all help!!
Collection: doubletnr
Title: d2
Description:
Mode: 2
Undo: 0
Selected: none at 0 scaled 109479495 SR 44100
Freq: Off
cmd: Channel Both
Selected: 0 to 109479494 scaled 109479495 SR 44100
Freq: Off
Comment: Restoration\Adaptive Noise Reduction
cmd: {EA93BBBE-0B8F-47D6-AC6D-B67B46524E41}
1: 52,AAAÛÚZAAQãýÇÛÚÚAAAĎč¸āĂ}úÓ~ipkiëåÁëåÁ
2:
3: 13
4: 0
5: 0
6: 3190728
7: 0
8: 0
9: 0
10: 1
Freq: Off
End:

This is what my script looks like. Although I was worried about the strange characters in the script, it does work.
Make sure that the script you use is suitable for the sample rate and bit depth of the file. E.g. if you have 44100/32-bit files, then don't use a script that was recorded on a file with e.g. 48000/16-bit. If required, resample or make different scripts for different rates/depths.
Collection: Test ANR AA Forum
Title: Test ANR AA Forum
Description:
Mode: 4
Undo: 1
Selected: 0 to 9233563 scaled 9233563 SR 44100
Freq: Off
cmd: Channel Both
Selected: 0 to 9233563 scaled 9233563 SR 44100
Freq: Off
Comment: Restoration\Adaptive Noise Reduction
cmd: {EA93BBBE-0B8F-47D6-AC6D-B67B46524E41}
1: 52,AAAÛÚZAAQãýÇÛÚÚAAAĎč¸āĂ}úÓ~ipkiëåÁëåÁ
2:
3: 13
4: 0
5: 0
6: 154705552
7: 0
8: 0
9: 0
10: 1
Freq: Off
End:

Need help with batch processing picture packages

Hi, I am having trouble batch processing picture packages is CS2. (Windows).
I have hundreds of images that need to be processed into picture packages and would love to find a speedier way to do this.
I know how to create an action. I know how to batch process from this action. I also know how to create picture packages, but I cannot get the final result I am after - please read on....
I have seperated all the images into their seperate folders for each style of picture package required.
I can create an action for the picture package required and then do a batch process on the particular folder, but this leaves all the picture packages open on the desktop - as when you chose the close and save in the batch process - this only closes and saves the original image - the picture package has been created as a new document and is on the desktop still open - named Picture Package 1, Picture Package 2 - etc etc.
I hope I am making some kind of sense here... (??!!)
What I would like to happen is that the picture package will be saved over the original file (or to a new folder) with the original file name of the original image or maybe even with an adjustment to file name (e.g - orignal file name sc1234.jpeg - new file name sc1234packA.jpeg)
So is this possible to do?? I'm thinking there must be a way.... i'm sure there are many group photographers out there who come across this everyday??
Otherwise I have to save each picture package manually to original file name (via searching though files to match the original image to the picture package....) Very time consuming.
Thanks for your help (in anticipation)...
Jodie

hmm - thanks for that - sounds like I will have to try and find some info and assistance regarding the scripting - it may be something I need to look into at a later time in the future....
At the moment though I will have to plod along with this method I guess!
Thanks for your assistance...
Jodie

DVDSP preset question with batch processing.

I hope someone can help.
When I drag my files that I want to batch process, where I can
choose the output, for example DVD HD, etc.
These presets have different times with them for video, like 120, 190, or even 30.
My question is, what is the difference between them? Does any of them produce better quality of the video?
My video files are .avi files and run about 30 minutes.
Also, does it matter which I choose as far as HD DVD, DVD best quality, etc., if these are already .avi files or just choose DVD HD and have the best quality possible?
Thank you for any help that is given.

About the numbers, the 30, 120, 190, etc. What do
those numbers mean?
Are they minutes? And if they are minutes, does that
mean it goes by how a regular dvd has minutes on it
or does it go by how long each file is, or total size
of project?
What those numbers mean are the amount of material that will fit on a DVD-5 based on the encoding settings, so in other words if you choose 120 it means that about 2 Hrs of running time of video will fit on the DVD encoded at that rate. Normal and high quality are whether it is a one pass or two pass
I am still a little confused.
I have 10 .avi files. Each one is about 30 minutes
long and is about 300mb.
I am unsure on what video setting or settings to use
that will allow me to have at least the same quality
as the files already are.
Encoding will reduce the quality, sometimes you may notice, other times not, but you have about 6 hours worth of material there. Depedning on what it is you can make a DVD-9, but unless it is very low motion probably not a DVD-5 (Also 300 Megs for 30 minutes of material (and I have not looked at new avi codecs recently) sounds like the material is already compressed heavily
To give you a rough idea, DV which is what comes from many consumer cameras with firewire, is compressed at a rate of about 5:1 already, and 9 minutes 20 seconds is just shy of 2 Gigs, so 30 minutes would be in the area of 6 Gigs of DV (or about 18 times the size of your files)
i have already done the audio portion of each file so
the video portions are all I need to do now.
Best thing to do is play with the settings, test small sections where there is less motion and more motion. In general 2-Pass is going to provide you with better results than one pass

Can I desynchronize one station with batch process model?

Hi,
My project has 5 stations run test in parallel. I decide to use batch process model since I want them to start and stop together. Beside start and stop, I have some certain part in the test sequence need to sync together. But in 5 stations, I want one station work without sync at these steps. I tried using batch synchronize with precondition but it looks like other stations still wait for the one I skip the sync. My another option is using rendervous with number of parallel thread is total - 1. I test and this works. But I still want to know if I can use batch synchronize step or not because this offer the start sync and exit sync feature.
Thank you!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

NTT wrote:
Doug,
Thanks for your answer.
I want to have something happens parallel with other threads but without affect by batch sync steps. I have multiple stations working parallel in assembly line. They are sync because of pick and place. But I want to have one process works as station manager who keep track of UUT between station and other environment condition like pressure, temperature.
Thang
Generally, the intent of the TestSockets in the process models is that they will have a 1 to 1 correspondence to UUTs, does your 5th socket correspond to a UUT? In otherwords are there 5 UUTs under test at one time? UUTs often need things like report generation or database logging. Does your 5th socket require report generation? If not perhaps this 5th socket is really more of a utility thread and thus creating a new thread or execution at runtime makes sense for it. If your 5th socket instead does really correspond to a UUT that is being tested in parallel enitrely separately from the other UUTs then perhaps you should start up a new execution for that socket using the sequential model and just have that running at the same time as your other sockets are running with the batch model.
So it really depends on what you are using that 5th station/thread for as to what approach would likely work best.
Hope this helps,
-Doug

Distill a folder of PS Files with Batch Process

We have just upgraded to Acrobat 8. Now a batch process is not working that has been in use since version 5. Please help.
Run /N2 acrodist.exe myTextFile
myTextFile:
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> Thanks, this works. What exactly does the -f switch do?
I thought the reason was explained in a FAQ somewhere, but I can only seem
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Prevent all page color from becoming opaque when adding a watermark with opacity

It looks like when I create a watermark AND change the opacity to something low the entire PDF becomes slightly opaque and colors are not that vivid (even if the actual text watermark is very small in the corner).
The only way I noticed fixes this problem is if I check the option to "Keep position and size of watermark text constant when printing on different page sizes".
See difference here:
-- Normal - http://screencast.com/t/5bCfSP5Fba
--Opaque - http://screencast.com/t/03qXJhR1ydh
--This is the difference in black when zooming in: http://screencast.com/t/PPsMJiLiS
Does anyone know what could be causing this? Is there a way to fix it without checking "Keep position and size of watermark text constant when printing on different page sizes"?
Thanks!

ALMOOOST!
It did work but I don't understand why it worked on some pages and not on others. So when using this method, its worked completely fine when the watermark is applied to visible page. However, when the watermark is applied only to printed pages, some of those pages lose the water mark completely on print during the flatten/change blend space. I cant tell whats special about those pages that it works that way.
Maybe it will be just easier to use the "Keep position and size of watermark text constant when printing on different page sizes" option when adding the watermark and then everything looks evenly perfect(just need to manually center the watermark position for each file). Curiously though, any idea what could be the correlation between the "Keep position and size of watermark text constant when printing on different page sizes" and the opacity of page when adding an watermark?

Problem adding Sales Invoices with batches

Hi,
I am trying to create an invoice with a batch component which is returning "Cannot add row without complete selection of batch/serial numbers".
I can add these lines manually using teh UI but not via the DI Server. The relevant <BOM> section is shown below. The only mandatory element seems to be <BatchNumber> and I have tried it with just that element and with combintaions of them all. I have also tried adding a <LineNum> to the main <Document_Lines> section in case it needed this to tie up with teh <BaseLineNumber> (which I have als tried leaving out).
I have extarcted a GetByKey for a manually entered one and I cannot see the problem. Any help would be appreciated.
Nick
<BOM>
<BO>
<AdmInfo>
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</AdmInfo>
<Documents>
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      <NumAtCard>Order #12979</NumAtCard>
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      <DiscountPercent>0.000000</DiscountPercent>
      <PayToCode>Aidann Bowley</PayToCode>
      <ShipToCode>Aidann Bowley</ShipToCode>
      <ContactPersonCode>34</ContactPersonCode>
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      <Quantity>1.000000</Quantity>
      <PriceAfterVAT>6.000000</PriceAfterVAT>
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Problem with Batch Processing an Action using a Graphic Style Library

Hi,
I have ~100 files in which I need to change the fill and stroke of all the linework. I created Graphic Styles for all my new features. I then created an Action that sets a fill and stroke color, Select Same Fill and Stroke, then applies the new Graphic Style. This repeats for about 20 variations (ie; select all Fill=X, Stroke=Y, then apply Graphic Style A. Select all Fill=X2, Stroke=Y2 then apply Graphic Style B). It runs fine in my test file. The problem occurs when I try to run it in batch mode. I have my new Graphic Style Library set to Persistent, so that it is open for every file. But the action does not apply the new Graphic Styles. It's like it doesn't see/read the Graphic Style Library. I don't get any errors, the action completes. It just doesn't apply anything.
Does anybody know what I am doing wrong? Are you not able to use an action to apply a graphic style from an added Library? Do I need to add the graphic styles to the Graphic Styles Panel and have the action reference the Panel, not the Library?
Any help or insight is appreciated.
M

Try this:
Copy an item that has the Graphic Style to the clipboard before starting the action. Then put a paste step followed by a delete step at the start of the action.
Hope that helps.
Mike D.

Bridge - Batch Processing has stopped working...help

I am using Photoshop for Windows in CS2. Have been for years. Work with batch processing and Web Gallery all the time...for years.
Batch Processing and Web Gallery stopped working (along with other Photoshop features). I upgraded to Windows 7, and photoshop/bridge/indesign, etc work once again.
Batch Processing and Web Gallery still don't work. When I select items Bridge and click "Tools", "Photoshop", "Web Photo Gallery" it clicks over to photoshop, as if the process is about to begin. But then Photoshop lies there doing nothing. No action menu pops up if I select "Batch" no "Web Photo Gallery" dialog box initiates if I select the gallery.
Any assistance, that can save me the $1000 on a CS upgrade, will be greatly apprecieated.
Thank you for your time.

Look in edit/preferences/scripts and make sure there is a checkmark for both Bridge and Photoshop. Without that they can't talk.

CS4 open script using Bridge batch processing

I wrote a script in CS to open a logo file (.psd) and copy it onto a photo
Since upgrading to CS4 the script will not work with batch processing in bridge. It does work in Photoshop on a single image however.
Here is my open script....when I batch process it brings up an open dialog instead of just opening the file
///CODE
var activeDoc = activeDocument;
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That didn't work either :(
I was looking at the OpenDocument.jsx sample in the scripting samples directory and tried batch processing it....it opens a photoshop sample psd file and it worked...though I don't understand the code or why my code above won't work
/////OpenDocument.jsx code
//var strSamplesFolderDirectory = localize( "$$$/LocalizedFilenames.xml/SourceDirectoryName/id/Extras/[LOCALE]/[LOCALE]_Samples/value =Samples" );
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Batch Process Export As and Save As JPEG Question?

What is the method for creating scaled JPEGs from PNG files with batch processing (File | Batch Process...)?
Application environment: Fireworks CS4.
Using History panel, I manually captured instructions
Modify | Transform | Numeric Transform (13%)
Modify | Canvas | Fit Canvas
File | Save As (JPEG)
History panel's saved JavaScript file script:
fw.getDocumentDOM().scaleSelection(0.11999999731779099, 0.11999999731779099, "autoTrimImages transformAttributes");
fw.getDocumentDOM().setDocumentCanvasSizeToDocumentExtents(true);
fw.saveDocumentAs(null, true);
Running this sequence as a batch job requires manually selecting JPEG and "okaying"
CS4 documentation for saveDocumentAs is defined with different argument list: fw.saveDocumentAs(document) . CS4 documentation also has: fw.exportDocumentAs(document, fileURL, exportOptions) to export JPEG (80% quality). CS4 feature File | Image Preview... | Export does not create a history record for guidance. I cannot find an example of either instruction save a file to a local folder in JPEG format. My objective is to add an additional batch step Rename (prefix) for the JPEG output, and script this a a batch process.

Joyce,
Thank you. Your suggestion helped clear my mental log jam.
Fireworks batch scripting seems to work in reverse.
Using "Batch Process..." scripting interface 'Export' (as JPEG) option first, 'Rename' (add Prefix) option second, and then follow these by using the history panel's 2 previously saved steps (Numeric Transform, Fit Canvas), batch process now works. PNG file (list) is saved in targeted folder as a reduced scale JPEG with a prefixed file name.
Batch Process allows the entire newly defined command sequence to be saved (script.js). Placing this (renamed) file into Firework's batch look-up directory for scripts (C:\Documents and Settings\account_name\Application Data\Adobe\Fireworks CS4\Commands) does not work. The file name does not display in "Batch Process" window "Batch options:" Commands drop-down list.
Batch Process only works by recreating the above steps each use.
The new (JavaScript) file is 26 KB. Is script file size limited in Fireworks "Batch options:" feature?

Is there a way to batch process color corrected RAW files to tif files?

I got over 160 color corrected RAW files from my photographer when I thought I was getting TIf or PSD files. I need to put them into an indesign doc to send out for printing. Is there a way to convert all of these in one fell swoop without messing up the work that has already been done? I didn't allow in my timing to save each one individually since i didn't know I was going to need ot do this. I am really unfamiliar with batch processing, so no idea how to best go about this, or if I even can. Please help. I am working in Photoshop CS6. version 13.06 x 64

An easy way is to open Bridge, select the images then click on Tools/Image processor. You can then save as jpg, psd, or tiff.
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I'm having trouble with batch processing on the PC at work.
When using batch processing on my trusty but ancient Mac at home, one file opens, the action plays, and the file is saved and closed before the next file is opened. This is how I perceive batch processing is supposed to work.
But for some reason, any attempt to do a batch process of any kind on the PC at work just opens all the files, then stops. No Actions are performed and nothing gets saved. It doesn't matter if "override action save as" is checked or not, and it doesn't matter what action I attempt to use for the batch. Creating a droplet does the same thing when files are dropped on the droplet.
The office IT staff are decidedly unhelpful on this one. They know the OS and network, but little about the Adobe software. We're running Photoshop CS3 under Windows 7. This problem is slowing me down significantly on large jobs. It's especially frustrating because I know it should work, but it won't.
Help?
-Matt

There you are, along with the details of one of my more frequently-used Actions. If I can get batches to work, I'll make a couple of Actions specifically for the batches that play a bunch of my other Actions.

Batch Process: Add Alpha Mask From File

I did a search for this, but couldn't find anything. If there is something, please feel free to send me in that direction.
I use Photoshop a lot for my 3D work. Usually, when I render an image sequence out, I have the mask saved in the alpha channel. Unfortunately, ZBrush doesn't allow me to do that, and instead saves the mask out as a separate image. I need to add the alpha mask to the color plate file. Is there any way to do this with batch processing?
--Andrew

AndrewRaz wrote:
Thank you for your response. I guess for now, I'll just add the masks by hand, since I don't know scripting at all.
It would be worth asking in the Scripting forum. There may be something available, in which case you just copy the file into the appropriate folder in PS and it's there on the menu to use.
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Adding a watermark with batch processing.

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