How can I create Macros in photoshop?

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Can someone tell me if it's possible to create macros in Photoshop? I want to beable to do repetitive task at the stroke of a keyboard shortcut or at least through a menu option.

I've had a look at the automate option but haven't figured out what I can do with this.

I am using version 7.0.

Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks.

Jam
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That is what ACTIONS are all about.

"Jammer" wrote in message
Can someone tell me if it's possible to create macros in Photoshop? I want to beable to do repetitive task at the stroke of a keyboard shortcut or at least through a menu option.

I've had a look at the automate option but haven't figured out what I can do with this.

I am using version 7.0.

Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks.

Jam
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"Gene Palmiter" wrote in message
That is what ACTIONS are all about.

As in Windows>Actions - it's pretty well decribed in the help file.

Don

"Jammer" wrote in message
Can someone tell me if it's possible to create macros in Photoshop? I want to beable to do repetitive task at the stroke of a keyboard shortcut or at least through a menu option.

I've had a look at the automate option but haven't figured out what I can do with this.

I am using version 7.0.

Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks.

Jam

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On 5/25/04 6:40 PM, in article
, "Jammer"
wrote:

Can someone tell me if it's possible to create macros in Photoshop? I want to beable to do repetitive task at the stroke of a keyboard shortcut or at least through a menu option.

I've had a look at the automate option but haven't figured out what I can do with this.

I am using version 7.0.

Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks.

Jam
You want to learn about actions.

Look at the flyout arrow on the actions palette and create a new action. Then begin recording your action by making the modifications you want to become an action, on a file. When you have finished all of the steps you want Photoshop to perform automatically, stop recording.

Then choose a file (or folder with the files) you want to modify, and run the action while you sit back and relax.

A word of caution: when you run an action (especially for the first time), it's best not to overwrite your original files, but save the modified versions to a separate folder for safety's sake. Always keep a copy of your original files intact. Ignore this advice and you will learn this lesson the hard way.
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