Scripts are a new feature added to PSP 8 that will allow you to automate repetitive tasks with the click of a button. They can replicate nearly every step that can be performed manually and they can be edited quickly and easily using the built in editor, a text editor or with a Python Language editor.

Scripts are written in the Python Language but knowledge of the language is not necessary because the built in Script recorder does all the work for you.

The script toolbar consists of 9 function buttons and a drop down window containing a list of scripts in the Trusted and Restricted folders.

Drop Down Window        1    2    3     4    5      6    7    8   9

The Drop Down window allows you to select a saved script from the list stored in the Trusted and Restricted file folders. To view the list, simply click the down arrow on the right of the drop down window and choose a script from the available list.

1. Run Selected Script -        Runs the selected script shown in the drop down window. 2. Edit Selected Script -        Edits the selected script using the PSP 8 built in Script Editor.

To use a text editor, click this button here

3. Interactive Script Playback Toggle -      When this button is pressed, it allows you to toggle between Silent and Interactive Play mode. Note that this button will not affect the parts of the script that have been set to run in either Silent or Interactive mode. It will only change the state of the default mode. 4. Run Script          Used to run a script located anywhere on your hard drive. It is usually used to run those scripts located outside the Trusted and Restricted folders.           To Run a Script that is not listed in the Select Script drop down                     Click Run Script to display the script dialog                     Go to the folder containing the script that you want to run                     Select the script and click Open to execute 5. Stop Script        Used to stop running the script. This button is active only if a script is running. 6. Start Script recording        Records all the actions that will comprise the script. See the PSP 8 manual for those actions that cannot be recorded. 7. Pause Script Recording -      Pauses script recording. To re-activate the recorder, simply press this button again. The Pause button is only active during a recording session. 8. Cancel Script Recording        Will stop all script recording at the point where the button is pressed. 9. Save Script Recording        Will save all the actions that were being recorded for the script. When pressed, this button will open a dialog window that will allow you to navigate to the desired folder where the script will be saved. At that point, enter a name for the script and click the Save button.

The Basics of Scripts        Copyright 2003 - JMA - All Rights Reserved

Record a Script

Edit a Script