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Using Rotate Canvas in an Action
I am trying to record an action that will allow me to batch process photos from my digital camera so that I can upload them to Photopoint in a much smaller size than they come off the camera.
Here is what I have done in the Action:
Open Photo
Reduce Size:800x600:Resolution:72
Save a Copy
Close:NoSave
However, what I WANT to do is create a point in the action prior to Save a Copy that allows rotation of the canvas. So far when I have tried to add that step it has not worked. I have tried everything I can think of, and I must admit I am a total novice at actions, but I can't seem to figure out how to get the action to ask if I want to rotate and by what amount and direction. I have been able to get it to rotate in a specific direction and a specific amount, but each pic is different, and sometimes they need to go left 90 or right 90 or go 180 degrees. When I use insert menu item, I choose Rotate, but when I run the action it says "Command Select is not available at this time"
Can someone give me the solution?
Here is what I have done in the Action:
Open Photo
Reduce Size:800x600:Resolution:72
Save a Copy
Close:NoSave
However, what I WANT to do is create a point in the action prior to Save a Copy that allows rotation of the canvas. So far when I have tried to add that step it has not worked. I have tried everything I can think of, and I must admit I am a total novice at actions, but I can't seem to figure out how to get the action to ask if I want to rotate and by what amount and direction. I have been able to get it to rotate in a specific direction and a specific amount, but each pic is different, and sometimes they need to go left 90 or right 90 or go 180 degrees. When I use insert menu item, I choose Rotate, but when I run the action it says "Command Select is not available at this time"
Can someone give me the solution?
ASKER
Sorry Danny, but I don't think you understood the question. I am not at all confused about HOW to use the image size command. I am trying to find a way to make it work WITHIN an action that can be used as an automated batch handler. So far, I cannot get the RotateCanvas command to work within an action.
Thanks for your try, though.
Thanks for your try, though.
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Yes, this is indeed the answer. I figured it out on my own this morning after many hours of frustration.
I wish that Photoshop offered better information on how actions should be edited and made to work.
Kent
I wish that Photoshop offered better information on how actions should be edited and made to work.
Kent
First you must do is:
1. Open picture.
2. Click Image/ Image Size.
Make your own size.
3. File/Save a Copy
4. ANy quesiton just click Ok.
That's it.
Wish you do.
Thank You