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RAdams
10-14-2003, 08:57 AM
Hi all,
I have been trying to create an action for swapping channels. I am able to record "split channels", but when I merge channels it does not record. No amount of talking or pleading with the program seems to help:(
I'm using Photoshop 6.01...thanks for any help.
Randy
Taiwan

Stephen M
10-14-2003, 09:13 AM
Randy - is the channel mixer not suitable, it is quick and non destructive?

One can write the action to place a channel mixer adjustment layer with the appropriate channel swap, RGB > GRB for one action, etc.


Stephen Marsh.

RAdams
10-14-2003, 09:25 AM
thanks Stephen...worked great!
Randy

Stephen M
10-14-2003, 10:06 AM
Hi Randy - Glad it worked, it is a bit easier than split/merge channels. <g> One could also use a duped image and the Apply Image command - as calculations/apply image/channel mixer are all kindred spirits.

More on these topics can be found here:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~binaryfx/PSTV_links.html#C

For an G R E A T action that deals with channels...

Action: Split Channels
Originally posted here by DannyRaphael

This action will generate and display the corresponding RGB, CMYK and Lab channels for a given image.

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=20564

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2767&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

Regards,

Stephen Marsh.