Morne Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hi all It seems there's a bunch of limitations with the macro recorder, or I'm just over optimistic of what I'm expecting it to do. For example: I often need to do the following on a long very high res image. - flip the layer horizontal divide the lenght into 12 bits chop up each bit into it's own layer and call each layer a unique name Rotate 4 of the layers 180 reposition each layer top left. Crop the lot so I have "1" tile of the 12 (basically 12 layers on top of each other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S. Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 There are definitely limitations, as I wanted to create a macro that exports as png-24, but the macro will not accept export recording. I'm hoping they will expand the macro functionality in future versions. High-End Photographic Prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo.limoncelli Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hi all It seems there's a bunch of limitations with the macro recorder, or I'm just over optimistic of what I'm expecting it to do. For example: I often need to do the following on a long very high res image. - flip the layer horizontal divide the lenght into 12 bits chop up each bit into it's own layer and call each layer a unique name Rotate 4 of the layers 180 reposition each layer top left. Crop the lot so I have "1" tile of the 12 (basically 12 layers on top of each other) You cannot do it yet since all the actions can be performed (even multiple guides creation) but selection tool cannot be recorded... :( There are definitely limitations, as I wanted to create a macro that exports as png-24, but the macro will not accept export recording. I'm hoping they will expand the macro functionality in future versions. This can be done, but sounds more a batch job than a pure macro. You need to go to File > New Batch Job and choose your export format. You can even bind multiple macros. The white dog, making tools for artists, illustrators and doodlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S. Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Paolo, this is not really a batch job, I just want a one click macro that will export my image as a png-24, in order to reduce the amount of steps required. High-End Photographic Prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo.limoncelli Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Paolo, this is not really a batch job, I just want a one click macro that will export my image as a png-24, in order to reduce the amount of steps required. Sorry, maybe I misunderstood... Why not using continuos Export check in Export persona? Could this work for you maybe? The white dog, making tools for artists, illustrators and doodlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S. Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Paolo, what does the continuous checkbox actually do??? Also, it does not allow me to select it - it remains deactivated? Thanks. High-End Photographic Prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo.limoncelli Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Paolo, what does the continuous checkbox actually do??? Also, it does not allow me to select it - it remains deactivated? Thanks. You have to create a slice to export your content, export it to PNG (or whatever...) and check Continuous Export. AD will listen any change on your source file, and export it automatically to the folder you have chosen. The white dog, making tools for artists, illustrators and doodlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S. Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hmm, interesting, but allowing a Macro to simply record that kind of action would be much simpler for the user. Thank you for the info :) High-End Photographic Prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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