how to prevent "save" dialog from poppin up when using actions

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

hi guys.i use actions frequently and i have this proiblem that i cannot let the actiion run by itself. reason being that the action will always stop after each picture adn the 'save' dialog box will pop up. ive tried things from unchecking the 'save' box under the action list and even programming the save parameters,but nothing seems to work.

can anyone help me get rid of the save box?

[vince123123]

Is the "save" part of the action? If its switched off, it should not appear. Also, another place you might want to check is the Automate dialog box - did you automatically designate a place to save the files after the action is done? Its at the lower half if I recall correctly.

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone hi guys.i use actions frequently and i have this proiblem that i cannot let the actiion run by itself. reason being that the action will always stop after each picture adn the 'save' dialog box will pop up. ive tried things from unchecking the 'save' box under the action list and even programming the save parameters,but nothing seems to work. can anyone help me get rid of the save box?

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

i switched off the 'save' part of the action already. but i did NOT specify a place to save all the files. i select to "save and close." meaning to overwrite the files.

[vince123123]

Then you will need to check if your file is saving as a PSD or a JPG.

If you are saving as a JPG, make sure that all layers are flattened or you will not be able to "save and close".

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone i switched off the 'save' part of the action already. but i did NOT specify a place to save all the files. i select to "save and close." meaning to overwrite the files.

[gryphon]

For me, I use "Save As..." and save in another directory. It works for actions and uses the same JPEG quality settings when you recorded the step.
I did not try using "Save As..." to save in same directory to overwrite the files, maybe it will work, you go try it.

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

Originally Posted by vince123123 Then you will need to check if your file is saving as a PSD or a JPG. If you are saving as a JPG, make sure that all layers are flattened or you will not be able to "save and close".

yeah my action includes flattening all layers. yeah maybe i shoudl use save as to anoter dir instaed of save and close. will go try.

[erizai]

I think there is a command check box under batch when you can overide the save as function so that it will replace the edited file to the original one..

nothing to do with the action.. record your action first than run---

FILE\AUTOMATE\BATCH

You will see it in the next pop up menu

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

hey guys. ive tried everything suggested here already. but still cannot sigh...any more ideas?

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

ahh solved it!!!!! i trawled through the PS help file.

"Some Save options are not available in the Batch command (such as JPEG compression or TIFF options). To use these options, record them in the action, then use the Override Action “Save As” Commands option to make sure that your files are saved where you specify in the Batch command."

wheee..im happy noww

[vince123123]

Hmm I always thought you said that your Save As command was in the actions itself?

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone ahh solved it!!!!! i trawled through the PS help file. "Some Save options are not available in the Batch command (such as JPEG compression or TIFF options). To use these options, record them in the action, then use the Override Action “Save As” Commands option to make sure that your files are saved where you specify in the Batch command." wheee..im happy noww