Batch Processing Multiple Folders Question...

Hi,
I process multiple folders full of images using the "Include All SubFolders" option under File->Automate-Batch.
It works flawlessly when all the folders I need to process are under the same folder. Example:
/images/folder_a
/images/folder_b
/images/folder_c
I am wondering if there is a way to nominate multiple folders that are NOT all in the same folder (so I can fire off a batch process over night).
Example:
/images/folder_a
/temp/folder_b
/photos/folder_c
Is there any way to use my action as a Batch Process for these at the same time (without moving the images, or folders)?
(PS CS3 10.0.1, OSX 10.5.5, JS for Scripts)
Thanks,
Matt

What about folder actions: you should need a script that runs a PS action on all images in the current folder (and embedded subfolders) only. Then you should be able to use folder actions to launch the script, which runs the action.
Not like I've done this, but...
You might also look into automator. If you can build the action in PS (which it seems you can), either of these two features might help with the rest.
J

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