Photoshop actions function keys script

I work with a lot actions organized in multiple action folders. Is it possible to create a Photoshop CC script that will remove every function key shortcuts from the entire Photshop CC Action panel folders?

Give me the prize for answering my own question. Seems there is a "default" setting to "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys." OK, so I guess I want them to be non-standard. Now it works.
Mac Help says "Most function keys on your portable computer serve as specific control keys, such as volume and brightness controls" and "applications may also assign alternate functions to those keys." In fact, the keys by themselves with the default preferences do not serve as volume and brightness controls. Only by using a special option (fn key) do they fulfill the default markings on the keycaps. It seems Apple should not have the check mark to disable the one-press function of these keys. It should be a special selection to disable that and thus require pressing fn also. Any application such as Exposé should give a message at first launch that some special features depend on checking this in System PReferences. It is far better to leave the f-ing keys alone to work as they are marked by default.
Just a heads-up for anyone with this same puzzle. Now I'm off to the feedback page.

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[email protected] wrote:
> Shay, that's exactly how the error arises - as a Photoshop batch there's no problem. Do try saving the action as a droplet and dropping files onto it from Bridge - it's not a perfect solution but can be a helpful workaround.
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1) have everything done in the action (may not be possible)
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-X

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Hi Keany,
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Sample code01:
-- Code starts here --
on run ()
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end
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-- Code starts here --
on adding folder items to tFolder after receiving tItems
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save current document
close current document saving no
end try
end try
end repeat
end tell
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Hallo,
I cannot get apple script to run a photoshop action.
OSX 10.4.8
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Apple script 2.1.1(81)
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Hello Tia Martin,
Tente este Script Por aqui funciona.
Bom escrever em Proyugues não?
Mas cuidaddo tenho uma linha final que deleta os arquivos.
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When I press F1 or any of the other F keys it does what the symbol says on the key (volume/skip track etc).
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Hi again John,
...is there a way to switch that around so I use the "fn" key for sound etc?
Do the following:
1. Fire up System Preferences
2. Select Keyboard & Mouse
3. Select the Keyboard tab.
4. Tick the "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" box.
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Kryten

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I have a P870-335 in which I placed a SSD disk and installed Windows 8 Pro (now 8.1) and was able to get most devices working with the drivers that I found by the Toshiba autodetect program.
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However I still have difficulties on how to switch on/off Bluetooth, that in my memory was done using the same functionkey (+Fn) ? I can't get it on.
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Here is my other most favored application. Of course, I haven't checked these out in newer OS's. I'm a Tiger man myself.
iKey is a front end program that simulates typing and mouse movements. I use iKey to remap the Function keys.
"iKey is an automation utility, a program that creates shortcuts to accomplish repetitive tasks. In essence, an iKey shortcut is a little program in its own right, but you don't need to know the first thing about programming to create an iKey shortcut. All you have to do is put together three necessary parts of a shortcut: One or more commands that give the shortcut its functionality, a context in which it runs, and a launcher that defines how the shortcut is activated."
http://www.scriptsoftware.com/ikey/
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http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11485&vid=75326
( Send me a message for a copy of youpi key. )
*Examples:*
I have the common programs that I use assigned to function keys. I have F4 assigned to Firefox. When I want to start FireFox, I press F4. When I want to switch to firefox, I press F4! Starting & switching to an application in Mac OS are the same thing in Mac OS.
Here is an example of to assign volumn control to a function key.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10361085#10361085
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Full Key Codes
http://download.cnet.com/Full-Key-Codes/3000-2094_4-44175.html
Spark
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http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22675
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Keyboard Maestro is a powerful macro program for Mac OS X (including Tiger and Leopard) which has received glowing reviews. Keyboard Maestro will take your Macintosh experience to a new level in “Ease of Use”. With Keyboard Maestro you can design a custom action sequence with your own shortcuts and use them at any time, you can navigate through running applications and open windows with Program Switcher, and you can work with an unlimited number of clipboards - all by pressing simple keystrokes.
http://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/
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