Photoshop Action Script help

[Darklin]

Hello,

I'm trying to make a action script and getting this message

After recording with a rounded rectangle tool

and tring to play it back I get

The object style "Shape 1 style"" is not currently available

What I'm I missing ?

Thanks for your time and help

Richard

[theGuest]

What exactly are you trying to do with this Action Darklin?

And.. are you trying to apply a layer style to s vector shape?

Need more detail about your action in order to help. %/

[jonbalza]

I agree with Mark. A big help would be to actually see the script, if it can be provided.

If not, the relavant parts would be very useful.

[Darklin]

Sir Mark

Your nobleness is most kind and appreciated.

I'm having great difficulties with these called Action Scripts

Sir Mark > are you trying to apply a layer style to s vector shape?
Not sure about what that is

Here are the steps I'm taking
Staring record

Open a new window 250 x 150

Selecting the rounded rectangle tool

I'm placing it from a 1/4 inch from all sides so it almost fills the area Color Blue
( I have done this using the background layer and also a trying a new layer )

( It shows up when i make the recording and records during playback it don't)

I'm now adding text now I'm adding my text and a few more things.

I'm done recording when playing back I get the message stated in last post.
I skip that and it finishes the action without that blue rounded rectangle shape.


I need Several Actions Made

I have the finished item just need to make the steps into the action

Also I'm trying to add a image into the action having a hard time with that also. Cthe image is on my hard drive can it be embeded into the action or does it need to call it from my hard drive to add it?

If there is anyone here that is good at making actions and wanting to take on a task like this
Let me know we can work out a deal for your time.

I hope this is enough info

If you want to see the end result in a PSD file you can PM me if the forum has a feature



Thanks for your time

Richard

[jonbalza]

Can you post the finished item? I don't need the .psd, I just need you to post a .jpg of what you are talking about. I'm trying to figure out what you want to do in a batch, and I'm really having a hard time following you.

The rectangle shape cannot be recorded in an action like you are. You need to put a break in the action, draw it in manually, and then resume the action. You then won't get the error.

It would be much easier to do this with javascript or vbscript. Then you can actually add the rectangle into the document with much more accuracy then with the action. If you are familiar with programming, you can read up on how to do that in the .pdf's on the Photoshop or Creative Suite CD's.

[Darklin]

Hello,

Jon

Here is the finished image located at

http://www.networxetc.net/~rich/image/m_card.jpg

It will have two of the shapes in it alos a image off my hard drive

I'm not sure how to get the image ( clouds ) in the action script either ?

Thanks

Rich

[jonbalza]

To bring the clouds in, open the cloud image, and define it as a pattern. Then you can apply it as part of a layer style, or do a Fill of that pattern.

Why not just create the entire background, and then use that as a basis for the action to change the text.

[Darklin]

Hello,

Jon

I got the rectangle part

I got the clouds in as pattern

When I bring clouds in it splits in the midle as a tile

This is giving me so much trouble

Can you post jobs needed on the message board ?

I would rather pay someone to make the actions for me.

You know how to not get the tile effect?

Thanks

Rich

[jonbalza]

How not to get the tile effect? ... Make the pattern bigger. Thats the only way I can think of.

Unless, you used a layer style, then you can try to click the button "snap to origin" - as long as you have "link to layer" checked.

You can post a job request here, but they usually aren't really recieved too well, because the purpose of this forum is to teach you how to do something, not do it for you.

[sPECtre]

Welcome, Darklin

Remember that the cloud filter produces seamless images if you use multiples of 128 pixels, like 256, 512...

[Darklin]

Hello,

It just ain't working I have resized it and resized it still getting a tile effect. I'm going nuts LOL

I'm about to call it quits on the action method what other way can this be done I seen you said something about a java ? It Needs to be used in photoshop. I want other people to to use it also offer it as a download. I would be better off just offer the .psd file then let them edit it. but I think the Action is cool to see it being made rigth in front of you.

I was thinking that if they don't have the cloud pattern on there system it won't work anyway will it ? when it fills it in the clouds from the pattern it won't show up unless they have the cloud pattern?

Is there a place were jobs can be posted I need between 5 and 10 actions made and this is one of the easy ones I would say. I don't think I could do the other ones.

I'm still trying

How about this I include the clouds image with the download of the action I cut and paste it into the action but how will the action know where to find this image on someone elses hard drive?


Thanks

Rich

[theGuest]

Hi Rich, sorry for not getting back here sooner.

As far as your rectangle issue, it IS possible to have that be done using a normal Action. There must have been something else you were doing/not doing that was messing with it.

As for the clouds image issue, if you include it in the download, you can just instruct the user to put the image on their desktop; everyone's got a desktop. ;)
Then all you have to do is do this yourself first, and record the Action. That way, the Action will be told where to look for the image, and the image & action will always be in the same place on everyone's system.

Get where i'm coming from?

[sPECtre]

HAH! it is a clouds Image.. I thought that you were using the clouds filter! the cloud filter, if appliedon a 128x128 px image will be seamless.

JavaScript is not that easy: it requires to be able to program, while to produce an action, you only need to be able to use Photoshop.

The problem is that there are certain operations that can't be recorded, like drawing, creating a path (but a path can be imported...)

Good idea with the desktop, Mark!

[Darklin]

Hello,

I'm starting all over on the action and now I can't get the
The shape to show up getting the error again.

I guess I never made it enough to know how to make it every time

Can someone give me a step by step how to record the rectangle
the proper way ?

I tried to do a square and fill it in then use the erase tool to get rid of the corners it recorded the erase but in play back it did not erase the corners.


Does anyone know where I can hire someone to make the actions I need?

Thanks

Rich

[theGuest]

I can't imagine what you could be doing, but recording the rectangle is a no-brainer (no insult intended). ;)

The thing to watch out for is whether you create a "fill pixels" or a "vector mask" rectangle. Either one will work, but the "fill pixels" rectangle requires you to add a new layer first. Whereas the "vector mask" rectangle creates its own layer automatically after you draw the shape.


But after all is said and done... i've gone a created for you an Action that will recreate your exact membership/credit card image (shown below). Just to assure you that it can indeed be done. (the Action files are in the following post)

And just to be clear... THIS one, i did for free. ;}

A few things need to be noted about this Action:

#1) It's free, and for anyone who wants it, so they may modify certain steps to create their own style of card. But initially it will make Darkilin's card since it was actually created for him.

NOTE: I don't mind if this Action gets "passed around", but i'd like to retain credit for it's creation, ok? And i'd like to reserve the right to post it on my own board, for my members as well. Thanks.

#2) I've included a "bg.jpg" that needs to be put on your desktop, so you can load it during the Action. (actually, you can put this image anywhere you want) You may choose any photo/image you want as your background. It doesn't HAVE to be the one i've included. You'll see how this works out when you run the Action.

#3) The Action uses PC fonts: Arial Black & Courier New. I think Macs have Arial but i don't think they use Courier (do they?). So if anyone want to run this on a Mac they may need to redo the type layers and sub in their own font. Sorry, but i don't have a Mac; so i couldn't do this for you. %/

#4) Since it was not stated (that i noticed) whether this was for print or Web, it was created at 96dpi (PC). Which means, that if you want it for print purposes, you'll have to change the dpi manually. But i don't think that will work out real well because a lot of things are reliant on the original dpi -- i.e. specific measurements, movements, etc.

Ok i think that's it.
If anyone has questions/comments feel free to speak. B#

ENJOY!

[theGuest]

And here's the Action files. %/

[Darklin]

Hello,

" I can't imagine what you could be doing, but recording the rectangle is a no-brainer (no insult intended). "

None taken

I'm ready to take the computer and toss it in the road LOL Or better yet I will just toss myself in the road LOL Harder

I downloaded the action Thank you very much

When playing it stoped on make text layer could not complete the command because of program error


Thanks

Darklin

[theGuest]

Oh really? That's odd. There's nothing in the Action that should be version-specific. But what version of PS are you using just so i can scrub the Action for bugs?

Sorry bout that. I'll fix it up good'n'proper. }$

::::: EDIT ::::::::

OK IT'S ALL FIXED! HAVE FUN!

::::: /EDIT :::::::

[Darklin]

Hello,

Mark

Photoshop 7.0

I see you posted it was free Do you take on jobs like this?

Do you think this is a hard one to do or easy? I want to make some actions that will make software box or ebook cover also I think these will be even harder to do.

I don't mind learning but it seems that it will take me longer than
I thought to learn this and the steps you made cpaired to the steps I had made yours are a lot longer not sure why and trying to look at the steps in the action for a sample I'm not ready for that yet I need to make a few that really work and get down a basic system first before I decide to look at something I don't know about.

I can see the value of looking at the steps I just need to learn to walk before I run


Thanks

Darklin

[theGuest]

Darkin...

All any of this really comes down to buddy is knowing how to use the app in a variety of ways. This ensures that when a problem arises, you have enough 'ammo' to understand it and knock it out.

It just takes time to amass your bag-o-tricks, that's all. Be patient. ;}

I've now reposted the Action and it now contains versions for both PS7 & PS CS. Don't know exactly what it is Adobe felt they had to change in PS CS in regards to the text engine, but whatever it was was causing the error. So i simply rewrote those steps in PS7.

As to whether i'd do this kind of things as a contract type of job... i'll email you on that and we can discuss your needs. I'm pretty certain though that making product boxes will be no more complex than this card is/was.

And last... if my methods seem longer than the ones you used, that's fine. Everyone has, or should have their own ways to attack a problem. The more experience you have with any program, the more likely it is that you'll develop your own methodlogies toward using the program.
THAT... and PLUS... when recording actions that you think will be used by a wide number of people, you need to do things 'the long way' in order to rule out any personal prefs/settings messing up the action for other people. In other words... the default settings/operations need to be used in order to have the most bug-free script. ;}

Any other questions? %/

[sPECtre]

And if you want to learn almost everything about actions, you should study the awesome tutorial that you can find on this page: http://www.atncentral.com/installing.htm

[Darklin]

Hello,

Mark Got it downloaded again and it worked

It did stop on one of the fonts as I don't have it
URWImperialT ExtrBold but it replaces it and keeps going
Thank You Very Much

Mark > As to whether i'd do this kind of things as a contract type of job... i'll email you on that and we can discuss your needs. I'm pretty certain though that making product boxes will be no more complex than this card is/was.

As soon as you get the chance please do so I have one item as a sample already and the other one would be close to it just some changes. you can use ( rich at ebookgeneralstore dot com )




sPECtre
Thanks for the Website & Tutorial

Darklin

[theGuest]

Hey guys...

Sorry Darklin, i've been out of town for the past 4 days.
Just got back tonight.

I'll email you asap.

As to the typeface the Action stopped on -- URWImperialT ExtrBold -- i never used that font in the Action/image. So i'm at a loss as to why it would have that issue. hm... %/

[Darklin]

Hello,

Mark

Hope you had a good mini get away.

I have been trying to make some actions I got a few basic ones
done simple stuff they seem to work on my computer

I did read somewhere that it is a good ideal to test your actions on a second computer just to make sure I'm working on that with someone to test them.

I'm waiting for your email and look forward to working with you.

Thanks for everyones help

I will put up my action I made after I test it better

Thanks Again

Darklin

[Darklin]

Hello,
Mark

Got your email I sent you one but it comes back to me
saying could not send message
could not send message for past 4 hours

just wanted to let you know I got it and sent you one back

Darklin

[theGuest]

Really? That's prolly because my ISP was doing something just recently to our mail servers. It all got worked out though, i got your email. %/

I'll reply shortly ok. }$