Save as png- layer name changes

I'm using PNG save options to generate a PNG from a psd, but when I run the script the final output changes the layer name that was set in the original file to "layer 0". If I comment out the close command, I can see the layer name stays throughout the entire process, but don't know why the save as would cause the layer name to be lost? Any ideas?
pngOptions = new PNGSaveOptions();
pngOptions.interlaced=false;
myDoc.convertProfile('sRGB IEC61966-2.1', Intent.RELATIVECOLORIMETRIC, true, true );
myDoc.saveAs((new File(folderString)),pngOptions,true);

I have a new need with this same project. I have 12 separate .psd files per product (same product but in different color combinations). Each .psd has 144 layers with unique layer names. Once I open one file, I run an action script (recorded within PS) to update all the layers links, and rename the layers with the product sku # with a 3rd party Script. This sku # is the same # that all 12 files need to be updated with. The problem is that when i run this recorded script, I have to manually punch in the sku # for each file even though it is the same for everything because the script brings up a window each time it is called upon. The info doesnt stay in the script. THEN, the recorded scripts saves, then save as and the name of the file just stays the same and saves over itself... which is bad. I need it to save as a new name (1,2,3 or a,b,c would be fine) so I can rename later. Can you help me streamline the production of this project please so I dont have to sit here forever!?!?!
Thanks a million.
Kelly

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Karl Z wrote:
Hi,
I produce a large number of pages in InDesign.
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