Using Batch Presets

Presets are a sequence of actions set in advance for ACDSee Photo Studio 11 to perform on selected files. For example, you can create a custom preset called "Copy_Rename" that contains the Actions Copy and Rename. The "Copy_Rename" Action will create a copy of your selected files and rename only the copied files. You can also create a preset with only a single Action, such as "Move". Presets can be modified and deleted at any time. You can also assign keyboard shortcuts to batch presets for quick application.

Saving Batch Actions as a Preset

You can create a customized workflow using the Batch tool, and then save the batch of actions as a preset for future use.

To Save Your Customized Workflow Actions as a Preset:

  1. In Manage mode, select one or more images.
  2. Click the Batch button and select New Batch Workflow...
  3. In the Batch Workflow dialog box, select one or more actions from the left pane, and drag and drop them into the right pane.
  4. Customize the settings for Adjust Time Stamp, Change Format, Copy, Move, Develop, Rename, Resize, and Set Information actions.
  5. Click Save to save your actions as a preset for future use. Enter a name (e.g. batch_copyrename) for your preset.
  6. If desired, you can assign a keyboard shortcut to your preset. Enter a shortcut in the Keyboard shortcut field. If a shortcut is already assigned to a command, you will be given the option to take it over or to choose another shortcut. See Applying Presets.
  7. Click Save. Next time you click the Batch button you will see this saved preset listed as an option.

Applying Presets

You can save time by applying batch presets to a large number of selected files at once.

To Apply a Batch Preset:

  1. In Manage mode, select one or more images.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • If you have assigned a keyboard shortcut to your desired preset, enter the keyboard shortcut.
    • Click the Batch button and select your desired preset from the drop-down menu.

Managing Your Batch Presets

You can modify, rename, delete, or share your batch presets with others.

Modifying Presets

To Edit a Preset:

  1. In Manage mode, select one or more images.
  2. Click the Batch button and select the preset you want to edit.
  3. Click Edit...
  4. In the Batch Workflow dialog box, modify the settings.
  5. Close the dialog box to save your changes.

You can click the close button on any action to remove it from the list.

Renaming Presets

To Rename a Preset:

  1. Click the Batch button and select the preset you want to rename.
  2. Click Rename...
  3. In the dialog, enter a new name for your preset.
  4. Click the Rename button.

Deleting Presets

To Delete a Batch Preset:

  1. In Manage mode, select one or more images.
  2. Click the Batch button and select the preset you want to delete.
  3. Click Remove.

Importing and Exporting Presets

You can share your presets with other users by exporting them. You can also import presets made by other users, or from your old computer.

To Import or Export Presets:

Do one of the following:

  • Click Tools | Import Batch Presets.
  • Click Tools | Export Batch Presets.

 

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