Archive for September, 2005

Getting Started with Photoshop CS2 Scripting

Sunday, September 18th, 2005

I am finally getting back to revisiting Photoshop Scripting. I beta tested with Photoshop CS and wrote tons of scripts. Things have changed in CS2 but for the better :)

New features in CS2 scripting:

  • File Includes
  • Self Contained Scriptlet (New File extension)
  • Script Events

It is a one liner to include files in your CS2 script.

//Global contants or variables can be defined in another file.
//This line should go before any code that will execute methods.
// @include "YourFileToInclude.jsx"

The self contained scriptlet is also a one liner.

// This enables double clicking on the Mac OS or on Windows
// This line of code should be first if you want your script
// to be a self contained scriptlet
#target photoshop

The Scripting Events feature is not so much about coding but more about executing scripts when a given event happens within Photoshop CS2. Let’s say I always want a specific size of document, specific font selection, specific ruler units, and specific font color selected whenever I create a new document. I can write a script that will execute on CS2’s New Document Event. (That is another how to).

Best Wishes go out to Gabe Holley

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Procrastination Sucks

Thursday, September 8th, 2005

Reflecting on 35 years

Thursday, September 8th, 2005

New Comment Template

Monday, September 5th, 2005