Only way to create a PS action - with standard PS?

[Ted]

Hello all,

Been quite a while. Hope all's well with you.

Recently, my computer crashed/died. I had to purchase a new computer, but thankfully, I had Carbonite backup software. I was able to restore many files. But for some reason, I can't find my Photoshop actions.

Is there ANY way I can create a Photoshop action without doing it through Photoshop? I do have CS2, but I'd hate to install it JUST to record an action I want to use with PSE 9.

Do you think Adobe will EVER consider allowing us to record actions with their Elements line? It's very frustrating to say the least.

I know I can "Process Multiple Files", but the watermark action I used was very handy and I want it back.

Anyway, if I have to re-install the full CS2 version, JUST to record an action, I will....but I think that it's a waste, seeing as I'll simply uninstall it after I do it.

Thanks so much for your help.

[Steve Grisetti]

At this time, only the professional version of Photoshop allows you to record Actions. Sorry, Ted.

[Ted]

At this time, only the professional version of Photoshop allows you to record Actions. Sorry, Ted.

Darn... no worries, Steve.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Maybe I'll install it on my laptop and then create it there and import it into PSE.

Thanks again!