How can I batch process DCS files in PS 6

299 views2 repliesLast post: 8/27/2004
My company has several thousand photos saved as DCS 1 files. We want to batch process the photos to re-save each one as a single Photoshop EPS but I can't figure out how to tell Photoshop to open ONLY the DCS preview file. The Photoshop Open/Save dialog sees all 5 files so the action opens each of the files in succession.

We could double-click the preview for each of these files but that's way too time-consuming and defeats the purpose of the action.

Is there a way to tell Photoshop to IGNORE the individual C, M, Y & K files so that it won't open these files and then re-save them?

Thanks!
#1
You will probably need to use scripting. You can use Applescript, Javascript, or Visual Basic to do this. You can find the resources to get started in /Volumes/disk/Applications//Adobe\ Photoshop\ CS/Scripting\ Guide

The examples provided are reasonably good, or you can get this book, which is also pretty good: < http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0596005571/002 -6748557-2826438?v=glance>

There is a scripting forum on the Adobe site too.

Javascript is daunting at first, but I figured it out in a couple of days...

chris
#2
Sorry, I did not notice the title of your post... PS6 does not have scripting, I think. Upgrade, or be squashed like a grape beneath the wheel of progress!

chris
#3