Recording Scripts in Paint Shop Pro 9

If you've worked with Paint Shop Pro version 8 or later you're probably already familiar with the addition of scripts. This feature automates repetitive steps for faster altering of images. There are several good ones already available, such as Black and White and Color Sketch, but inevitably you'll be faced with the problem that the defaults just don't achieve the effect you're trying to get. So, how do you record your own?

First, get to know the script toolbar. In order from left to right:

Select Script dropdown - Shows the scripts saved in PSP 9's Scripts-Trusted and Scripts-Restricted folders. More on Trusted and Restricted below.

Run Selected Script button - Runs the script displayed in the Select dropdown.

Edit Selected Script button - Edits the script displayed in the Select dropdown.

Interactive Script Playback button - Used to switch between silent and interactive modes when running scripts.

Run Script button - Opens and runs a script located anywhere on your system; used to run scripts located outside the Paint Shop Pro 9 scripts folders.

Stop Script button - Stops the running script. This button is only active when the script is running.

Start Script Recording button - Begins recording actions for a script.

Pause Script Recording button - Pauses recording of a script. This button is only active while a script is being recorded.

Cancel Script Recording button - Cancels recording of a script. This button is only active while a script is being recorded.

Save Script Recording button - Saves the recorded actions. This button is only active while a script is being recorded.

Trusted and Restricted Scripts

Trusted scripts are able to execute commands such as Save, Close, Send, Export, Delete, Exit, and Save Preferences. They have full access to your system. Only put scripts into the Scripts-Trusted folder from known safe sources once you know why they are required to be placed there. As with any type of file, do not save or run a script if you have any doubts about it.