Using Apple Script to Select Menu Items in Lightroom Classic...

[PKM-UK]

Things that sound terribly simple, but aren't (for me).


I'm trying to write some AppleScript which will allow me to select menu items in Lightroom Classic.

To kick things off, I'm trying to automate the task of sending a file/ selection of files from Lightroom Classic to DxO PhotoLab using the DxO plug-in route.

(In other words - having a single button to do: [File]-[Plug-in Extras]-[Transfer to DxO PhotoLab 7]).

Though a simple enough task in reality (2 mouse clicks!), in creating this action, I could use the technique for other things.


I've started off with zero knowledge of AppleScript (and progressed little in this respect). I can now call up the LrC Splash Screen, but nothing else works.

(I've also tried side-stepping Script Editor - at least initially - by using the Automator 'Watch Me Do' function and got absolutely nowhere with that either).

Anyone have any ideas of where I'm going wrong, or where I could seek further advice?

Phil


The quick and easy way - and the quick and easy way to develop a headache...

 

[PKM-UK]

Well, all it took was a 3rd cup of bean-to-cup coffee and a slice of Karen's lemon drizzle cake and I've (sort-of) got things working (a bit).

I can now activate certain top level menu items, assign the AppleScript file to my Loupedeck and trigger the action - progress of sorts.

Although I can also drill down and see the 'Transfer to DxO PhotoLab 7' menu item, I can't find any way to actually select it (yet).

To be continued (as time - and enthusiasm - permits). In the meantime, I need to find a dark room to lie down in...

Phil


1. Success-ish...

2. Failure laid bare...

 

[PKM-UK]

Hold the press - this version actually works!

Select one, or more, images in the LrC Library Module, hit the assigned Loupedeck button to trigger the AppleScript - and they're transferred to DxO PL 7 using the DxO plug-in.

(Like I said - simple... ).

Note: It is also possible to assign my AppleScript to a keyboard shortcut in Lightroom Classic. It’s a bit of a faff to set it up, but it works. If anyone would like to try this, let me know. (Testing of the script in a live workflow scenario is currently ongoing, but so far it's all working fine).

Phil

(The giggling you can hear is from people who actually know what they're doing with AppleScript... ).

 

[PKM-UK]

Anyway, during coffee break, I thought - could I apply the same principles to DxO PhotoLab Elite?

Oh yes - so, for example, my Presets can now be applied at the press of a Loupedeck CT button...

Game on!

Phil