Actions Question –

CCNLC1 wrote:
I recorded an action to save jpg files in a different destination directory which works fine.
This action saves the files of their original names (NNNN) to the new directory.

1) Is it possible to change the ACTION routine to have the file name (NNNN) be appended with a prefix (PPP_) so the file names be changed to "PPP_NNNN" before saving to the new directory.
Or

2) to PAUSE the Action to show the Saving Dialogue to allow me to input the new file name; then continue to save it to the new directory.

2) to PAUSE the Action to show the Saving Dialogue to allow me to input the new file name; then continue to save it to the new directory.

To do # 2 click the arrow by the action name to show all the steps, then on the step you wish to pause on click the 2nd column from the left, which is the "Toggle dialog on/off" switch. This will pause and open the dialog box so you can enter the new name, then the action will continue after you accept the dialog box entry.

Bill

Thanks for the reply.

2) to PAUSE the Action to show the Saving Dialogue to allow me to input the new file name; then continue to save it to the new directory.

To do # 2 click the arrow by the action name to show all the steps, then on the step you wish to pause on click the 2nd column from the left, which is the "Toggle dialog on/off" switch. This will pause and open the dialog box so you can enter the new name, then the action will continue after you accept the dialog box entry.

Bill

The Pause caused the Directory not be changed to the Destination desired as recorded in the Action. How can I get the Destination Directory changed first before the saving dialogue shown at the Pause step?

I recorded an action to save jpg files in a different destination directory which works fine.
This action saves the files of their original names (NNNN) to the new directory.

1) Is it possible to change the ACTION routine to have the file name (NNNN) be appended with a prefix (PPP_) so the file names be changed to "PPP_NNNN" before saving to the new directory.
Or

2) to PAUSE the Action to show the Saving Dialogue to allow me to input the new file name; then continue to save it to the new directory.

I recorded an action to save jpg files in a different destination directory which works fine.
This action saves the files of their original names (NNNN) to the new directory.

1) Is it possible to change the ACTION routine to have the file name (NNNN) be appended with a prefix (PPP_) so the file names be changed to "PPP_NNNN" before saving to the new directory.
Or

2) to PAUSE the Action to show the Saving Dialogue to allow me to input the new file name; then continue to save it to the new directory.
Thanks.