Script Writer (EBS Scripts version 2.14)

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VERSION 2.01

I have now uploaded version 2.01 this is a minor upgrade for those of you that have the script working as the main changes are fixes. But if you check the version bit on page 1 there are a couple of changes. I have added the X offset as per GarynLea's post and also for GarynLea there is an option in the EDITOR - USER DATA.lib program to switch the EDITOR - EBS scripts window to have the buttons at the top.

Biggest change though is the use of absolute addressing for all file references which should fix most of the problems so far.
 
Anyone that has downloaded version 2.01 between my original post and now should download it again. Slight typo in the install routine causes it to not work!
 
New build of version 2.01 being uploaded in 5 minutes.

Make sure you follow the prompt to delete your existing EBS directory - This is located in your HOME directory.

There is a new field "TP user" which is for your TP user name. This is so that I can test special features for specific users.
 
Garynlea,

Make sure you download version 2.01 build B.
Delete your existing EBS directory (in your home folder)
Run "EDITOR - USER DATA" and enter your TP name (lower case) and don't forget to click the "buttons at top in user editor" tick box.

I have added an extra button for you in "EDITOR - EBS scripts" as a test, it is the button RESIZE. This should resize your window to normal size. If it works I will work out how to make this happen automatically. At the moment I have only worked out how to do it when the window is being displayed but I have run out of time now.
 
Installed successfully. Created user data successfully. When I go to edit EBS data and select the EBS - default.js I get the following error:

Error 8:Syntax error.
Line: 209
-> var win = new (Window(page1,"Script Writer version
("+script_version+") curently editing: "+File.decode(EBSFILE.name));


Feel free to fwap me if it's a user error :D
 
It looks like there is one less closing bracket to the number of opening ones. I am home in am hour and will fix it then and upload. I think I changed that line just before I uploaded it and might not have checked it doh.
 
Apologies, I've made a typo above... screenshot here to avoid further errors :)

error 8.jpg
 
GarynLea said:
No change when using this :(
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I will send you another test program shortly for you to try. There is something strange with your computer as nobody else has reported anything else even remotely close to this error! But I will get there !!
 
Its probably all down to the low resolution of my graphics card, I think it's time I upgraded so dont put too much time into fixing my problems.
 
I've sorted my issues with the EDITOR - EBS Scripts, I've installed the Omega drivers to replace the cr@ppy ATI ones, boosted the resolution to 1440 x 900 and everything works perfectly :)

Thanks Darren
 
Thanks Euan for becoming the 2nd registered user and GarynLea for becoming the 3rd registered user.


Very much appreciated both of you.
 
Ok I have installed v2.01, I had a popup telling me to remove something from the "home" directory (don't know where that is) aslo getting the same browser box when I try to edit the border script, where and what am I supposed to be looking for?
Thanks for the help. Wayne

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Depending what version of photoshop you are using, you may have to navigate to the scripts. Mine are at C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Presets\Scripts.

The home directory should be "My Documents" where it should have installed a folder called EBS, just delete that.

HTH
 
you've downloaded it, extracted it then run install.jsx

The alert box about deleting any existing ebs directory was added in a hurry or I would have checked in the code. You need to delete the existing ebs directory if you are upgrading from an earlier version once we get to version 2.1 this will not happen and there will be an upgrade script as well as an install script.

Once you have installed the scripts you need to rerun photoshop. Once you have done this you need to run the script "editor - user data.lib". Running this editor is what creates your user specific data files and signatures etc. Then you can run the normal scripts or the script editor. I have not had time to do this bit of the manual yet due to work and programming.
 
cowasaki said:
you've downloaded it, extracted it then run install.jsx

The alert box about deleting any existing ebs directory was added in a hurry or I would have checked in the code. You need to delete the existing ebs directory if you are upgrading from an earlier version once we get to version 2.1 this will not happen and there will be an upgrade script as well as an install script.

Once you have installed the scripts you need to rerun photoshop. Once you have done this you need to run the script "editor - user data.lib". Running this editor is what creates your user specific data files and signatures etc. Then you can run the normal scripts or the script editor. I have not had time to do this bit of the manual yet due to work and programming.
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I had installed the earlier version, where do I find the ebs directory to delete? and when I try to run the user data script from PS I get the following error message "var UD_TPuser=====Not found" Wayne
 
swanseamale47 said:
I had installed the earlier version, where do I find the ebs directory to delete? and when I try to run the user data script from PS I get the following error message "var UD_TPuser=====Not found" Wayne
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That is it working correctly but you need to remove the older "user data.lib" file as the newer version has extra variables.

Macos - go to your name in finder and you will find a dir called ebs just delete it

Windows - go to drive c. Find directory called something like "documents and ....." go into this and you will find the users home directories. Find yours and go into that. There you will find a dir called ebs just delete it.

Then go into photoshop and scripts and rerun "editor - user data" then it should all work :)
 
cowasaki said:
That is it working correctly but you need to remove the older "user data.lib" file as the newer version has extra variables.

Macos - go to your name in finder and you will find a dir called ebs just delete it

Windows - go to drive c. Find directory called something like "documents and ....." go into this and you will find the users home directories. Find yours and go into that. There you will find a dir called ebs just delete it.

Then go into photoshop and scripts and rerun "editor - user data" then it should all work :)
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Thanks thats working now, although I had to take my address out as it's causing an error.
Now If I can figure out how to change the red edgeing for white I'll be a happy bunny. Wayne
 
swanseamale47 said:
Thanks thats working now, although I had to take my address out as it's causing an error.
Now If I can figure out how to change the red edgeing for white I'll be a happy bunny. Wayne
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see told you we would get it going.

You can change the appearance using the program "editor - ebs scripts" run this then select "ebs - default" as the file to edit. Make changes such as the border colours then click on the button (save as) and give it a meaningful name such as "White border" then you're done. To get the White border just select the script you just saved!
 
Notice to everyone, when you save any ebs files that you create for yourself save them in the format "EBS - ??????????.js" the next version along will only look for files conforming to this to make selection easier.
 
Well after receiving an email from someone saying that they are going to buy Elements just to run the scripts and several people registering I am very pleased with the launch week for Script Writer.

As with any new software there are bound to be a few teething problems BUT it is coming together now.

I have however had a total eureka moment and I am currently TOTALLY rewriting the section of the code which carries out:

drop shadow addition + resize + draw borders + add text

This will have four main advantages:

1 - FAR more accurate, at the moment if you set the 5 borders at 50 pixels then the first is added as 50 then the second one shrinks the first one by enough to add the 50 making the first border about 45 then the third one shrinks the first one to 41 and the second to 45 etc etc etc..... This will NOT happen now and all the borders will be EXACTLY what you set them to be.

2 - BETTER quality, at the moment it is possible that the code does upto 7 image resizes which all affect the quality - Now there is either two if there is a drop border or just one without.

3 - SPEED it is now 3-4 times quicker REALLY IT IS!! (if you have been reading this you will notice that this figure keeps getting smaller :) - oh well quality is more important. Looking at other areas to speed it up too!)

4 - Text positioning can be absolutely accurate and will now include the options the left and right justification and centering

Plus as a bonus in a subsequent version I am allowing the left and right borders to vary in size too allowing the picture to be moved over to the left or right for some extra effects.

Because all this is a BIG upgrade I will be jumping to version 2.1 and we will also go to having an UPGRADE option too.

To make it easier for answering questions I will email it directly to the registered users and beta testers first then put it up for download a couple of days later. Version 2.1 should be ready in a few days.
 
Version 2.1 is now NEARLY finished just have a few minor problems to get rid of.

X & Y offset and multiline are all now removed as there is no need for them with the justification options. All text areas are now calculated accurately so the text is placed just in the right place.

Because text is placed onto the image after all resizing is done it is now smooth too.

Need to sort manual as well....
 
Thanks for the script Cowaski, however I am having an issue when trying to install it.

I am using Adobe Photoshop CS on Windows XP Pro.

When I go to File > Scripts > Browse and choose the Install.jsx I get the following error:

Error 2: BridgeTalk is undefined
Line: 30
-> outFile.writeIn("BridgeTalk.appName = "+BridgeTalk.appName+"");
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If I instead try to run the Editor - User Data.js I get this error:

Error 24: appBringToFront is not a function
Line: 9
-> app.bringToFront(); //bring top
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It is probably something very simple or stupid.
 
dmccabe said:
Thanks for the script Cowaski, however I am having an issue when trying to install it.

I am using Adobe Photoshop CS on Windows XP Pro.

When I go to File > Scripts > Browse and choose the Install.jsx I get the following error:



If I instead try to run the Editor - User Data.js I get this error:



It is probably something very simple or stupid.
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Which version of CS are you using?
 
Original CS (Version 8.0) I know there are newer versions, but I just cant afford to upgrade lol
 
dmccabe said:
Original CS (Version 8.0) I know there are newer versions, but I just cant afford to upgrade lol
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I thought so, Script Writer is (as yet) only compatible with CS TWO onwards. I do not actually have access to CS1 to change compatibility and unfortunately as I move it backwards to make it compatible with older versions I loose compatibility with newer versions and it is these newer versions that have more users.

Try placing two // characters at the start of the BRIDGE command line. That command was not part of CS1. I am not sure how far you will get though
 
Just been having a play with 2.10 getting this fault

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In the original you had the option for the buttons to be at the top i need to auto hide my dock now to see the buttons. My screen looks like this at the moment.

Picture2.png


Cheers!
 
Euan said:
Just been having a play with 2.10 getting this fault


In the original you had the option for the buttons to be at the top i need to auto hide my dock now to see the buttons. My screen looks like this at the moment.


Cheers!
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I removed the button at the top option but will put it back. I think it would be easier to discuss pre release versions via email to avoid confusing people who are using the current version. I take it you tried the drop shadow, did this work ok with previous version?
 
Version 2.10 has just been uploaded to the beta testers and is now at a final stage. There is only one fault I am aware of which I have already fixed (notice to beta testers/registered users - I know that it does not update width/height in inches when you change the resolution! ALSO if you cancel the picture select when you launch a script without having a picture it causes an error = fixed also)

The manual for version 2.10 is being uploaded in about 2 minutes and the zip file will be uploaded in a few days. Anyone registering will be added to the list and again any subsequent versions will be sent automatically at each stage of development.
 
Keltic Ice Man said:
Im hoping to get some time to beta this one Darren, Thanks :)
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I have just sent you the zip file but it was rejected !

your gmail account does not like it, have you another email account? If so can you let me have it via PM or email please.
 
Notice to everyone I have been updating the first 6 posts in this thread to take into account version 2.1 so take a look. The new features are shown and the manual is available. Also uploading the screen shots.
 
A big thank you to RedDeathDrinker for becoming the fourth person to register
 
cowasaki said:
A big thank you to RedDeathDrinker for becoming the fourth person to register
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It's worth it, in my view:) All the photos I put out, either to Flickr, my own websites, as proofs to clients, media etc all use the script (or one of the older incarnations). Plus, I printed the Paypal receipt for payment to you, and can claim it back as expenses ;)

So to those of you that use the script - it's well worth the outlay (and for gods sake, change the border colour from the icky black and red!!)
 
reddeathdrinker said:
It's worth it, in my view:) All the photos I put out, either to Flickr, my own websites, as proofs to clients, media etc all use the script (or one of the older incarnations). Plus, I printed the Paypal receipt for payment to you, and can claim it back as expenses ;)
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Thanks, it will also cover the new additions that will appear over the next few months including the DVD cover generator, calendar generator etc etc

Version 2.1 is now finished other than one small fault which I am trying to fix now.
 
Version 2.10 is now released.

Feel free to download it now and don't forget to register.

Changes from Version 2.01 to version 2.10​

In "Batch processor"
>now outputs JPG,TIFF,GIF,BMP,PNG file types
>Correction where file selection does not start in correct folder eg Pictures folder for pictures etc [thanks for pointing this out, Paul R]
>Correction of error reporting - now exits without second errors.
>Fixed display of filenames on options screen.

In "EBS scripts"
>TOTAL rewrite of entire picture resizing and border drawing routines
>TOTAL rewrite of text routines
>Addition of justification fields for all border text (left, right or center)
>Addition of extra EXIF options inc ABSOLUTE PICTURE COUNT, flash fired & white balance temperature (for auto).
>Addition of EXIF/XML data dump option
>Addition of complete install information dump.
>Run without image - asks for an image and processes that.

In "EDITOR - EBS data":
>Buttons moved to top of window for all
>Now you can click CANCEL when asked for filename and it brings up default info.
>Addition of 'Default data' button.
>Addition of edit boxs for size in pixels now have corresponding inches boxes which auto update in either direction ie INCHES<>PIXELS.
>Removal of X & Y offset variables as these are no longer required (even though Y offset only just added!)
>Correction of error reporting - now exits without second errors

In "EDITOR - USER DATA":
>Correction of error reporting - now exits without second errors.
>Removed question re buttons at the top - this will now be normal
>Now copies default EBS script to user's directory

In "PHOTO GALLERY", "CONTACT SHEET", "PANEL"
>Correction of error reporting - now exits without second errors.

In "Installer"
>Now renames old incompatible EBS directory (or opens parent folder)
>Creates more detailed installation.txt file

NOTE: Absolute picture count exif variable may not give correct results on your camera. I am still waiting for people to send me RAW files so that I can find each camera's specific variables. So far I have received ONE file.
 
2.10 installed fine but once again can't edit the default EBS. Same problem with the win2 part of the script. Didn't have a good look as was heading to bed, but suggest it's the missing commas as mentioned in my emails (so probably win as well).

Will test further tomorrow.
 
dlh said:
2.10 installed fine but once again can't edit the default EBS. Same problem with the win2 part of the script. Didn't have a good look as was heading to bed, but suggest it's the missing commas as mentioned in my emails (so probably win as well).

Will test further tomorrow.
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It works on all my machines (and the beta testers) as it is including MacOS, Vista and XP running CS3 & 4 (beta testers have checked with Elements)

I have added the commas which make no difference on my machine but as they dont break it I have uploaded a new version including these modifications.

New version uploaded 22:35 today.

If anyone is having the above problem and downloaded the zip prior to this time try downloading again.
 
The comma thing I spotted in a post whilst googling the problem. There was no explanation of why it worked then either :D

Editing working fine now thank you.

Can I just check, how long should it be taking to complete the running of the scripts? Taking a couple of minutes here, eating 2GB ram in the process. This on Vista 32, quad core Q6600 @ 3GHz with however much of 4GB RAM a 32 bit OS will use :)

Beginning to think I need CS4.
 
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