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JSX script to Photoshop action - Is it possible?

I wonder if there exist a method to convert a simple JSX script to an action.

I have created an action and converted it to jsx in order to clean and edit it. Now, I want to convert it back to atn in order to use a keybord shorcut.

PS: I did create an action (with ctrl+F12 assigned) that calls the script, but I'd like to have a not dependant action.

Solution

  • Copy the JSX file into your Photoshop Script folder (PHOTOSHOP_INSTALL_FOLDER/Presets/Scripts). For example:

    C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Presets\Scripts
/Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 2018/Presets/Scripts

    Once your script is there, restart Photoshop and you see it under File > Scripts and you should be able assign keyboard shortcut to that easily using Edit -> Keyboard Shortcuts -> File (expand this) -> Scripts (expand this)

    Note: If you place text like this at the top of your .jsx file, YOUR DESCRIPTION will show up on the Scripts menu:

    <javascriptresource>
<name>$$$/JavaScripts/YOURNAME/Menu=YOUR DESCRIPITION</name>
<category>Scripts</category>
</javascriptresource>
#target photoshop