Adding suffix to batch of image files

Hi
I have over a hundred scanned photos saved in Pictures (not in i Photo). They are jpg format, but the names I have given them do not include the suffix dot jpg. Is there any way I can add this suffix to all of them, without having to open each one and click file/save as to add the suffix.
Related to this, I understand that when a jpg file is opened/edited /saved, there is a slight degradation in picture quality each time this process is carried out. Is there any degradation when you simply open a file and click file/save as, to rename it?
One last thing. When I dragged a file from Pictures to the desktop and then to iPhoto (with the original dragged back from dektop to Pictures), I noticed that the image in Pictures looked sharper than the same image in iPhoto. Should this be so? Has there been degradation here?
I hope someone can help

notanthony
I have over a hundred scanned photos saved in Pictures (not in i Photo). They are jpg format, but the names I have given them do not include the suffix dot jpg. Is there any way I can add this suffix to all of them, without having to open each one and click file/save as to add the suffix.
There’s absolutely no need to do this. The OS knows they are jpegs. If you simply must see the file suffix try Finder -> Preferences -> Advanced and check the box at ‘Show All File Extensions’.
IF you do try rename the files to add JPEG, you’ll get a file called My Picture.jpeg.jepg
Related to this, I understand that when a jpg file is opened/edited /saved, there is a slight degradation in picture quality each time this process is carried out. Is there any degradation when you simply open a file and click file/save as, to rename it?
Well the question is moot in this case, but there is no need to open and save a file to rename it. You can do this in the Finder without ever opening it. Simply select the file and then click on the name - it will be edited. You can also batch rename files using Automator or an app like Name Mangler.
One last thing. When I dragged a file from Pictures to the desktop and then to iPhoto (with the original dragged back from dektop to Pictures), I noticed that the image in Pictures looked sharper than the same image in iPhoto. Should this be so? Has there been degradation here?
What you were seeing in iPhoto is the thumbnail image that iPhoto makes of every file that’s imported. (It does this to speed up display). View the file full size and compare.
Regards
TD

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Try this app: http://tyorex.com/iWorkConverter
Batch convert Pages files to doc and pdf.

How do I add an image file to a library?

Hi,
My project requires files (normally in the form of JPEGs and PDFs) to be added to a library. The file paths are passed into the plug-in via sockets.
In QuarkXPress we do this by using a hidden document, which is not visible or accessible by the user. Files are placed on the document and then transferred into the library. I can see how to do some of this in InDesign:
Create a library using - ILibraryCmdUtils::CreateLibraryNewLibCmd()
Add an item - ILibraryCmdUtils::CreateLibraryAddItemCmd()
The bit I can't work out is the hidden document. I was hoping that a document could be created as hidden via the INewDocCmdData interface - no joy. I cannot see any reference to hidden documents anywhere in the SDK documentation. Does InDesign have a default one? So I'm wondering if this is the best way to do it.
Can anybody point me in the right direction? It might be that hidden documents is not the best approach.
Best regards and thanks in advance.

Thanks to Dirk's help, I've now got my library code up and running. I can now handle my library through commands from an external source and from any user action. Had a few problems with outstanding bosses, but I've managed to configure the code to prevent this.
With that out the way my attention has moved back to adding image files to the library via a hidden/headless document. I've written some code that will transfer images from the document to the library using ILibraryCmdUtils::ProcessLibraryAddItemCmd().
The bit that's giving me problems is the file to document bit. The SDKHelper sample code (function PlaceFileInFrame) shows how this can be done, but there is a snag - I don't want the user to see the document that is used to transfer files to the library. Unfortunately a document UIDRef will not work in IHierarchy as it is not a displayable item.
Does anyone know of a way this can be done? The user should not see or interact with the document.
Cheers,
APMABC

Is there a way to save an image file as a jpeg and add -web or -print to the file name?

I am trying to find a way to save my image file as a jpeg and add -web or -print to the existing file name. This way I can easily see which files are lower resolution for web posting or high resolution for printing.

Jason,
I helped somebody do a very similar thing about a week ago.
The trick is to use the Batch command's ability to construct a file name.
Tell the batch to append, e.g. "-x" without quotes, to the name of each saved file.
The batch runs an Action which does a save as JPEG, resize image, add logo, save as JPEG, then close document.
The output is "<document name>-x.jpg" and "<document name>-x-x.jpeg".
Then use Windows Explorer to rename "*-x-x.jpg" to "*-print.jpg".
Then rename "*-x.jpg" to "*-web.jpg".
See http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1038992?start=32
The name construction that I used there was just an "x" appended to the document name. Use whatever you like. Also juliew subsequently referred to the method as a "double-batch" run, although it is not. One run of the batch will output two JPEGs for each input document.
I hope the disagreements in that thread don't cause too much disruption.
If you want, the Batch command itself can be recorded in another Action which would store the parameters of the batch, then you could run that Action anytime without having to set up the details of the batch each time. It would always output to one specific folder, though.

I am unable to drag and drop image files in a JAVA supposrted site. I have all the lastest versions of softwarte here - everything is up to date.

I am no longer able to drag and drop image files int this JAVA supported site. It had always worked flawlessly in the past.
I would open the site, go to Send Files, allow access, fill out the fields and then drag and drop my image files. Now I can only use the ADD (+) button to do so.
I have the latest versions of OS-X Lion and JAVA installed on my computer
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This is the Tech Sheet on the subject:
Photoshop Help | Managing paths
It contains this item under Manage Paths:
When you use a pen or shape tool to create a work path, the new path appears as the work path in the Paths panel. The work path is temporary; you must save it to avoid losing its contents.
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Hello.
I have a requirement to batch upload PDF files into BLOB column of an Oracle 8.1.7 table from Forms 6i Web. The content of the blob column (ie. the PDF content) MUST be displayable from all client software (eg. Oracle Web forms, HTML forms, etc.)
Our environment is
Middle-tier is 9iAS on Windows/2000
Database is Oracle 8.1.7.0.0 on VMS
Oracle Web Forms 6i Patch 10
Basically my Oracle web form program will display a list of PDF files to upload and then the user can click on the <Upload> button to do the batch upload. I have experimented the following approaches but with no luck.
1. READ_IMAGE_FILE forms built-in = does NOT work because it cannot read PDF file. I got error FRM-47100: Cannot read image file
2. OCX and OLE form item = cannot use this because it does NOT work on the Web. I got error FRM-41344 OLE object not defined
3. I cannot use DBMS_LOB to do the load because the PDF files are not in the database machine.
4. Metalink Note 1682771.1 (How to upload binary documents back to database blob column from forms). When I used this, I got ORA-6502 during the hextoraw conversion. In using this solution, I have downloaded a bin2hex.exe from the Google site. I've noticed that when I looked at the converted HEX file, each line has the character : (colon) at the beginning of each line. I know the PDF file has been converted correctly to HEX format because when I convert the HEX file back to BIN format using hex2bin.exe, I'm able to display the converted bin file in Acrobat Reader. When I removed the : (colon) in the HEX file, I did NOT get the ORA-6502 error but I CANNOT display the file in Acrobat Reader. It gives an error "corrupted file".
5. upload facility in PL/SQL Web toolkit - I tried to automatically submit the html form (with htp.p) but it does NOT load the contents of the file. I called the URL from Oracle forms using web.show_document. There seems to be issues with Oracle Web forms (JInitiator) and HTML (+ htp.p).
The other options I can think of at this point are:
1. Use SQL*Loader to do the batch upload via SQL*Net connection and use HOST() built-in from Oracle Webforms to execute SQL*Loader from the 9iAS.
2. Write a Visual Basic program that reads a binary file and output the contents of the file into a byte array. Then build a DLL that can be called from Oracle webforms 6i via ORA_FFI. I don't prefer this because it means the solution will only work for Windows.
3. Write a JSP program that streams the PDF file and insert the contents of the PDF file into blob column via JDBC. Call JSP from forms using web.show_document. With this I have to do another connection to the database when I load the file.
4. Maybe I can use dbms_lob by using network file system (NFS) between the application server and VMS. But this will be network resource hungry as far as I know because the network connection has to be kept open.
Please advise. Thank you.
Regards,
Armando

I have downloaded a bin2hex.exe from the Google site.
... each line has the character : (colon) at the
beginning of each line. I'm afraid it isn't a correct utility. I hope you'll find the source code of a correct one at metalink forum:
Doc ID: 368771.996
Type: Forum
Subject: Uploading Binary Files: bin2hex and hex2bin do not reproduce the same file
There is some links to metalink notes and some example about working with BLOB at http://www.tigralen.spb.ru/oracle/blob/index.htm. Maybe it helps. Sorry for my English. If there is any problem with code provided there, let me know by e-mail.

Shortcuts for Batch and Image Processor in Bridge CS6

I use Batch and Image Processor all the time, and I'd like to use a shortcut.
Can you tell me if there is a shortcut or how I can program one?
I set up shortcuts for those two commands in Photoshop, but they don't work in Bridge.
I remember from the time I started with Photoshop and had Deke McClelland's book with his set of shortcuts. There was a shortcut that worked with image processor, but it was just a set you did install and no explanation. When I moved to a different computer and a newer version of Photoshop, these keys got lost.
Is there any way to automate Batch and Image Processor?

There is no way to economically batch process in Bridge without having to go thorough sub-menus.
I'm sorry you can't get it to work, but on my system it works flawless.
Testing a bit more it seems you don't need to use a unique shortcut at all. I also tried to use the shortcut for Batch I created in PS itself to get the Batch window to front for running actions on open files. For me that is [control + Cmd + B] but feel free to find an other one.
When I discovered you don't need the unique shortcut at all I used the same shortcut for Bridge CC. . Also created [Control + Cmd + i] for the Image processor.
Both started without problems.
To extend I also created both same shortcuts for Bridge CS6. This also was working correctly, off course, having only PS CC open using the shortcut in Bridge CS6 it auto started PS CS6.
So can you specify a bit more about what OS you are using on what computer (I have OSX 10.8.4 on a MacPro 2012)
Some screenshots to show the shortcuts in System prefs and how the show in the Bridge Submenus:

Problem using email to upload image files to Mobile Me gallery

I will cross post this question to both Mail and Mobile Me discussion groups because I don't know where my problem lies.
I have published a gallery page from iPhoto to my Mobile Me gallery. There are two ways to upload additional photos. I am not having trouble adding image files with the Upload feature. I cannot get the email function to work. The emails I send to the email address for the gallery bounce back to my mail inbox.
Subject: Delivery Notification: Delivery has failed
and in the body of the bounced email:
Recipient address: [email protected]
Reason: SMTP transmission failure has occurred
Diagnostic code: smtp;521 5.2.1 Fatal failure of WOA
Remote system: dns;post.mac.com (TCP|10.150.69.91|51195|10.13.19.27|25) (mbin002.mac.com ESMTP [2.3.3/gso-r197-19Feb2007] ready to rumble)
Original-envelope-id: [email protected]
Reporting-MTA: dns;asmtp028-bge351000 (tcp-daemon)
Original-recipient: rfc822;[email protected]
Final-recipient: rfc822;[email protected]
Action: failed
Status: 5.2.1 (SMTP transmission failure has occurred)
Remote-MTA: dns;post.mac.com (TCP|10.150.69.91|51195|10.13.19.27|25)
(mbin002.mac.com ESMTP [2.3.3/gso-r197-19Feb2007] ready to rumble)
Diagnostic-code: smtp;521 5.2.1 Fatal failure of WOA
One of the images I am trying to attach is a jpeg file of 61 kb.
I have tried to drag the image from my desktop to the body of the email. I have tried using the "attach" function and selecting the file name. I am not sending any text with these files.
When I built these albums, I checked and enabled all the options.
I am having this same issue when I try to upload via email to any of my Mobile Me gallery pages.
There is currently one photo displayed here:
http://gallery.me.com/tplattenberger#100352
If anyone wishes to try to upload to that gallery using email (Send to Album) that would be great and if successful, that might provide a clue to my problem.
As I say, I currently have one photo there. If you find a lot more, please do not add.
What's the problem?
Tom

The images I am trying are newly created and old.
A weird hint perhaps...
I just copied an image from Apple's home page and pasted it into the email and tried again...
it worked.
So I tried again, dragging from iPhoto and it did not work... the email bounced back.
So I tried again, this time using copy and paste (like I did from Apple's page) from iPhoto... it did not work.
Tom

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