Specifying an output folder (ImageReady)

You can specify the folder in which images are placed after actions are performed.

Note: In Photoshop, you can set an output folder when using the Batch command to process files. (See “Using the Batch command (Photoshop)” on page 495.)

To specify an output g:

1Select the action for which you want to specify an output folder in the Actions palette.

2Choose Insert Set Output Folder from the Actions palette menu.

3Select a folder, and click OK.

Recording image size options (ImageReady)

Resizing images is a typical step in preparing irregularly sized images for use on the Web. You can automate this task by creating an action that includes the Image Size command. ImageReady provides several options that give you control over how an action resizes images.

To record Image Size options:

1Start recording an action.

2Choose Image > Image Size, and enter the desired image dimensions. (See “Changing the pixel dimensions of an image” on page 67.)

3Select Action Options.

4Choose an option from the Fit Image By menu:

•Width to constrain proportions using the new width value.

•Height to constrain proportions using the new height value.

•Width & Height to constrain proportions using either the new width value or the new height value.

•Percent to constrain proportions using the new percent value.

5Select Do Not Enlarge to prevent images that are smaller than the new dimensions from being sized up.

6Click OK and continue recording the action.

Inserting optimization settings for selected slices (ImageReady)

When you record a Save Optimized action step, ImageReady includes optimization settings for the entire image. You can insert optimization settings for individual slices using the Insert Set Optimization Settings command.

To insert optimization settings in an action:

1Select the slice or slices for which you want to record optimization settings. (See “Selecting slices” on page 373.)

2Select the action in which you want to insert the optimization settings.