Record plugin as part of a macro

[Griff]

Hi,

I'm trying to create a macro for some batch processing and one part of the macro is to use a plugin filter (Nik Collection) whilst I am able to record things such as levels, unsharp mask etc it always fails to record the plugin activity?

CS5 has no issues with recording plugins. Am I doing something wrong or is Affinity not capable of this?

Cheers Griff

[MEB]

Hi Griff,
Welcome to Affinity Forums
No, Affinity Photo can't use/record external plugins as part of a macro.

Note: thread moved to the Questions section.

[Griff]

OK, Is this something that could be considered in a future release?

Cheers

[MEB]

Hi Griff,
I think it's unlikely. Affinity Photo currently only support basic image filters. Anything relying on automation/deeper integration with Photoshop is not supported by Affinity Photo. When you launch a plugin from a macro what settings should be used by the plugin/how to control them? In any case only one of the developers should be able to give you a definite answer.

[Griff]

Hi,

I would hope it is possible as it would make batch processing so much better for me. I currently am able to do this in CS5 but want to move away from CS5 totally and this is the only feature stopping me.

All I require the macro/action to do is open the plugin (Nik Collection) and save/close/apply the current/last pre-set. I do not require the action/macro to actually do anything within the plugin.

Should I post this request here? https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/10373-actions-in-photo/

Cheers Griff