Automating Variables and Data Sets

hello,

 

i want create cross platform browser droplet takes 14 jpegs 1 folder , using variables , datasets imports them template. can requires lot of user interaction defeats object different users use little photoshop experience.

1. sort date created in folder a
2. batch rename , move folder b
3. open template psd
4. import data set ( txt file) , apply template psd
5. save template psd pdf or jpg in folder b>”for print” folder
6. clear template
7. move originals folder b to  folder c backup
8. close save template psd

 

i creating action set opens file in have created layers variables pixel replacements. data set txt file. , works ok when manually. however, not actions being recorded automation.

 

i have action 4 eg working far image>variables>data sets. after commands not being recorded. have tried insert menu item going further “data sets” not being recorded. so," import>select file>ok>use first row as... >replace existing data>ok>apply>ok" not being recorded. same other actions require file being selected etc.

 

i have installed javascript scriptlistener not recording code either. seems of photoshop objects , variables not accessible. true or missing something

 

how should doing please? i've watched loads of videos , done lots of research @ dead  end.

 

thanks, tallmeerkat

 

windows 7, ps cs5

this thread may of use, mike did work on datasets....

 

http://ps-scripts.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1751

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