Chapter Fourteen. Automation

Look in this chapter to find answers to questions on:

• Automate

• Actions

• Actions Palette

• Batch Processing

• Droplets

• Scripts & Scripting

Automate

Q How do I create a contact sheet from a folder? What is the correct way to get a contact sheet from Photoshop?

A The simplest way is to use an automated feature called Contact Sheet II. You can find it under File>Automate (or in Adobe Bridge go to Tools>Photoshop). There are a number of options that determine how this works, including how many thumbnails you want on a page and whether you want captions. You can either generate a contact sheet from a folder or selected files in Bridge.

Q Is it possible to print multiple copies of the same image on one page?

A Photoshop ...

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