Batch-processing workflow

1. Select File > Batch Process, and select the files to process.

   • Files can be from different folders.

   • Currently open documents can be included in the batch.

   • You can save the batch-processing script for use later without adding any files.

     Note: If the files you select are locked or checked in from a Dreamweaver site, you are prompted to unlock them or check them out before proceeding.

2. Select which files to add or remove by clicking in the Batch (Windows) or Batch Process (Mac OS) dialog box:

   Add

   Adds selected files and folders to the list of files to batch‑process. If a folder is selected, all valid, readable files in the folder are added to the batch process.

   Note: Valid files are files that have been created, named, and saved. If the latest file version is not saved, you are asked to save it, and you can then continue the batch process. If you don’t save the file, the entire batch process ends.

   Add All

   Adds all valid files in the currently selected folder to the list of files to batch‑process.

   Remove

   Removes selected files from the list of files to batch‑process.

3. To add all currently open files, select Include Current Open Files.

   These files do not appear in the list of files to batch‑process, but they are included in the process.

4. Click Next, and then do one or both of the following:

   • To add a task to the batch, select it in the Batch Options list and click Add.

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   • To reorder the list, select the task in the Include In Batch list and click the up and down arrow buttons.

     Note: Export and Rename are always performed last. The other tasks are performed in the order in which they appear.

5. To view extra options for a task, select the task in the Include In Batch list.

6. Select settings for each extra option. To remove a task from the list, click Remove.

7. Click Next.

8. Select options for saving processed files:

   Backups

   Select backup options for the original files.

   Save Script

   Saves the batch process settings for future use.

   Batch Outputs

   Performs your batch process.

   At the end of the batch process, you are prompted if any of the files added to the batch were not processed.

   Note: A log file named FireworksBatchLog.txt is created during the batch process. The log file is located at:

   • \Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Adobe\Fireworks CS4\FireworksBatchLog.txt (Windows XP)

   • \Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Fireworks CS4\ FireworksBatchLog.txt (Windows Vista)

   • /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Fireworks CS4/FireworksBatchLog.txt (Mac OS)

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