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rlinsurf1
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How to batch process multiple layers to jpegs

Aug 28, 2012 9:39 AM

I have over 500 layers of different texts over a simple background image. I need to move through each one of these layers, making only one and the background visible, then doing the same for the next, and saving each out as a separate .jpeg. I know how to batch process the jpegs giving each a different filename, but how do I move through the layers?

 

Thanks.

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  • R_Kelly
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    1. R_Kelly,
    Aug 28, 2012 11:12 AM   in reply to rlinsurf1
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    Have you looked at using File>Scripts>Export Layers to Files?

     
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  • Paul Riggott
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    2. Paul Riggott,
    Aug 28, 2012 11:56 AM   in reply to rlinsurf1
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    Export Layers to Files will not select the background layer along with each layer but this script will..

    http://www.scriptsrus.talktalk.net/Layer%20Saver.htm

     
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  • rlinsurf1
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    3. rlinsurf1,
    Aug 28, 2012 12:28 PM   in reply to Paul Riggott
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    Hi, Paul--

     

    You were correct. The normal script didn't work at all. But I'm a bit confused about how to use Layer Saver. I currently have all the texts in groups, labelled 1-50, 51-100, etc. What settings should I use to get it to work?

     

    Thanks

     

    J.

     
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  • rlinsurf1
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    4. rlinsurf1,
    Aug 28, 2012 12:44 PM   in reply to rlinsurf1
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    Also, do all the layer have to be visible/on, or should they be off?

     
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  • Paul Riggott
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    5. Paul Riggott,
    Aug 28, 2012 12:53 PM   in reply to rlinsurf1
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    There would be a problem with your set up, to get it to work you would have to create a snapshot,  lose the groups/layersSets and have all layers visible. You can then save each layer with the background then revert back to the snapshot.

     
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  • rlinsurf1
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    6. rlinsurf1,
    Aug 28, 2012 3:25 PM   in reply to Paul Riggott
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    Well, I just eliminated all the groups, and left all the layers out as single layers, and all set to visible. The program worked like a dream. I can't tell you how much work you just saved me.

     

    Thank you so much

     
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