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Post by michelb on Oct 4, 2018 15:28:26 GMT
Administrator's Note:
This discussion has been moved from another thread. If you would like to see this feature added to the next version of Elements, please, follow Michel's suggestion. Add your vote!
See my feature request in the feedback forum:
Imagine you can drag 50 opened files on your canvas in a single move, that would compensate the lack of an 'Open as layers' command. If someone is interested, it would be good to add your vote.
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Post by Bailey on Oct 9, 2018 22:34:42 GMT
See my feature request in the feedback forum:
Imagine you can drag 50 opened files on your canvas in a single move, that would compensate the lack of an 'Open as layers' command. If someone is interested, it would be good to add your vote.
Hi michelb, That should be able to be done with a single (or maybe two) clicks quite easily with a custom PSE/Photoshop script while we wait for Adobe to get around to it. |
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Post by Bailey on Oct 10, 2018 0:33:50 GMT
hi michelb,
Good news! It's actually quite easy after I looked through the PS Javascript Reference Guide.
I can tweak my script in another thread to suit.
I'm in the middle of helping out on another request atm, so if you like I can come back and revisit my earlier script and modify it for you when I have time.
hth 
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Post by Bailey on Oct 10, 2018 3:21:15 GMT
Hi michelb. Just checked Elements+ and a script that does something very similar is already there - File Piler
But it appears the files are stacked as normal layers, not smart objects.
If you want the layers to be smart objects with the option for the script to simplify the layers in one go if the user selects to, then I'll have to modify my script as posted earlier.
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Post by michelb on Oct 10, 2018 9:02:54 GMT
Hi michelb. Just checked Elements+ and a script that does something very similar is already there - File Piler
But it appears the files are stacked as normal layers, not smart objects.
If you want the layers to be smart objects with the option for the script to simplify the layers in one go if the user selects to, then I'll have to modify my script as posted earlier.
Many thanks Bailey.
I did search in Elements+ and did not find it. I was only aware of the 'save as layers' script. There are different reasons to wish to open files as layers including focus stacking, but I mainly thought about the common task of creating a collage, book page or scrapbook page. That's where smart layers are really 'smart'. In a way, once you have all your assets stored in a single layered file, you can save it as a single psd/tiff and it works like a saved project.
Close all, and when you have time, simply open it. The source files are 'embedded' and don't need to be opened. You can ignore the photo bin and only use the layers panel to manage your different objects/layers. No risk of quality degradation after the multiple moves, rotating and resizings. If the user regularly saves the layered files, you don't need to save the project many times together with the layered file.
Another advantage is that you don't need to bother about ppi / resolution for your layers with the 'drag from photobin' feature. The default option fits the starting size of the smart object into the canvas size. If the image is smaller, which is rare, it won't fit your canvas and be shown with the same resolution. You immediately know that it will be prudent not to upsize the layer.
When I have more time, I'll test your script and report back.
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Post by Bailey on Oct 10, 2018 21:38:19 GMT
Np problem michelb. I will modify my script that I referred to earlie.
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Post by Bailey on Oct 11, 2018 2:41:07 GMT
Hi michelb
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Post by Bailey on Oct 11, 2018 3:28:58 GMT
Administrator's Note:
This discussion has been moved from another thread. If you would like to see this feature added to the next version of Elements, please, follow Michel's suggestion. Add your vote!
... And if you prefer to not wait for Adobe to implement it, then maybe the script in my previous post might help you in the mean time. And even better would be if some kind member could share an action to do the same thing. Then visitors could use whichever suits them best. |
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Oct 11, 2018 3:54:07 GMT
Michel, Bailey, Just in case you didn't know, Elements+ already has a dedicated script for this: elementsplus.net/help/en/file-piler.htmIt can "pile" as layers either all open images or files from your disk. The "mere drag-and-drop" approach isn't possible so far. However, if you (or other users) find it useful, it can be implemented as a droplet. E.g., you drop 50 files onto "File Piler" label (either in your file manager window or on your Desktop) and get a new PSE document with 50 layers. Best regards, Andrei |
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Post by Bailey on Oct 11, 2018 4:03:53 GMT
Hi Andrei,
I am using PSE 14 with Elemets+ 14. Before posting I ran File Piler but unfortunately the created layers for the images were not smart objects, just plain vanilla ordinary layers.
Can/Does File Piler produce Smart Object Layers?
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Post by Bailey on Oct 11, 2018 5:21:57 GMT
Hi Andrei ... The "mere drag-and-drop" approach isn't possible so far. ... Yes, that is what I have found as well  .
I couldn't find any mention of it in the Photoshop CS6 Javascript Reference Guide which is the document I am using for information on the Photoshop Object Model.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Oct 11, 2018 5:56:29 GMT
Hi Bailey
I believe, a droplet can't be created only by means of JavaScript.
However, it may be realized as a kit: a modified JavaScript + some OS-specific scripts/tricks.
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Post by michelb on Oct 11, 2018 6:42:56 GMT
Thanks to all, Bailey, Andrei and also to Sepiana for branching to a new discussion. In my request, storing the images as embedded smart layers was important for me. The scripts by Bailey and Elements+ are good contributons though.
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Post by Bailey on Oct 11, 2018 11:54:19 GMT
Hi Bailey I believe, a droplet can't be created only by means of JavaScript. However, it may be realized as a kit: a modified JavaScript + some OS-specific scripts/tricks. Thanks to all, Bailey, Andrei and also to Sepiana for branching to a new discussion. In my request, storing the images as embedded smart layers was important for me. The scripts by Bailey and Elements+ are good contributons though.
Thank you Andrei and no problem michelb .
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Post by Sydney on Oct 11, 2018 23:58:24 GMT
I need to study this thread in detail - looks interesting.
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