I haven't had exactly the same problem, but a very similar one: in my case I was trying to export a path to Illustrator, and had the same error come up: "The command 'Export' is not currently available."
It works fine from the menu, but it fails when I play back the Action.
I don't yet know what the problem is, but the solution might be the same for both mine and yours! Keep an eye on this thread:
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For resizing images you can't beat Dr Browns's "Image Processor" script. This can be downloaded from the Adobe Exchange and now comes as part of Bridge in CS2 and CS3.
I would look at the steps in the Actions palette. Is the Image Size one unchecked?
Message "command [whatever] is not currently available" is displayed when the action attempts to execute a command that is "greyed out" at the moment.
The only times I can get File > Export... or Image > Image size to "grey out" is when there is no file open on which to apply these commands. This suggests something is whacked in the combination of Batch command settings and action commands. The result of the "open sequence" is "no file opened," which causes the following command to fail.
Red checkmarks can indicate that a step was disable. This is usually caused by accident when the checkmarks are clicked.
To fix red checkmarks, expand the action and look for steps without a checkmark. Click on the empty checkboxes until no red checkmarks are visible. Alternatively, you can remove the entire set of Photoshop actions and load them again.
“The command “If” is not currently available.”
This error occurs when you’re using an older version of Photoshop CS6. Please update to a newer version of Photoshop that meets the product’s minimum requirements.
“The command “Select” is not currently available”
This error usually occurs when the Photoshop brushes are not loaded. Some Photoshop action products contain an ABR that must be loaded.
To load Brushes into Photoshop, locate the Brushes panel (Window > Brushes). Click on the panel menu (top-right of the panel) and select “Import Brushes“. Browse for the ABR file then click OK.
“Smart filters stacked on top of this filter will not preview…”
In Photoshop version 25.5 and newer, a warning message may pop up stating that smart filters stacked on top of this filter will not preview. This warning is not an error and is irrelevant when using Photoshop actions. You can skip past this by checking the “Don’t show again” option then clicking OK.
Random patterns are appearing (ex. leaves or water bubbles)
The product you are using contains a PAT file that needs to be loaded into Photoshop. To load patterns into Photoshop, locate the Patterns panel (Window > Patterns). Click on the panel menu (top-right of the panel) and select “Import Patterns“. Browse for the PAT file then click OK.
Note: On older versions of Photoshop, you can load patterns by going to Edit > Presets > Preset Manager. From the Preset Type dropdown menu, select Patterns. Click on the Load button and browse for the PAT file.
i do not have the actions you mentioned in my version of Photoshop(CS aka V8) however I made one using the steps described in your PDF
I did have to add a “pre action” for deleteing the existing alpha channel, or else I get multiple alpha channels everytime i run the action. (my workflow is such that i may be making mutiple graphics in one PSD, then saving them as individual Pict files)
People's Champ , Aug 11, 2019 Aug 11, 2019
r-bin • People's Champ , Aug 11, 2019 Aug 11, 2019
If "split_2" is a group, then you will get this error if no layers are selected.
EDITED:
This happens if no layers are selected and the topmost layer is "split_2"
When you reopen the file, the active layer is automatically reselected and the error disappears.
New Here , Feb 03, 2022 Feb 03, 2022
amrsngh25 • New Here , Feb 03, 2022 Feb 03, 2022
It's been more than two years, I hope you've got the Answer. If someone still loking for the answer this error ocuures because some of your layers might be locked. Unlock the layer and run the script again.
Hope it works.