Adobe Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Automation User Manual

About this manual

This manual explains how to work with the Actions panel in Photoshop CS4, covering creation of actions and action groups, recording steps, inserting menu items or stop commands, and editing recorded actions. It also shows how to apply default actions and use batch processing to automate repetitive tasks.

Step‑by‑step instructions include creating new actions, playing them on multiple files, configuring batch processing options, and creating shortcut batch files for quick access, helping users improve workflow efficiency. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Action Panel
• Create New Action Group
• Create and Record Action
• Play Action
• Edit Recorded Action
• Insert Menu Item
• Insert Stop Command
• Copy/Delete Action
• Apply Default Actions
• Batch Process Images

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a new action group?

Open the Actions panel, click the "Create New Group" button, confirm the dialog, and the new group appears in the panel.

How can I batch process images using actions?

Create a folder with the images, load the desired action group, choose File → Automate → Batch, set source and destination folders, configure options, and run the batch.

What is the purpose of the Insert Stop command?

It inserts a pause in the recorded action so that commands that cannot be recorded, like brush strokes, are marked as a stop point.

How do I create a shortcut for batch processing?

Use File → Automate → Create Shortcut Batch, set the batch options and target folder, then confirm to generate a shortcut icon.