Often I need to make one or two changes (target directory, overlay, etc.) in an existing preset before executing it.
These changes are usually a one-time need and only affect a small part of what the preset does, so I do not want to keep the changes afterwards.
The presets now keep any changes I make. This means I have to check every element in my presets before use, instead of being able to rely on a consistent starting point every time I select one.
How can I protect a preset, so that any changes (not purposely saved) which I make during a session are discarded when I am done with them?
One way would be to copy the preset before working with it, and then delete the copy when done... Is there a more efficient way, or a simple setting for this which I have not found?
Thank you :)
Rick
There is no "forget changes I made to this preset" option for Batch Processor presets, sorry.
If you run into this kind of problem often, maybe check if you can use global variables (https://www.photools.com/help/imatch/rmh_config_variables.htm) to make your Batch Processor presets more flexible?
Many things in Batch Processor presets use variables, and including a global variable a change in one spot can impact many Batch Processor presets at once.
In general, the make a copy then discard you mention is the way to go when you don't want to keep changes you make to a Batch Processor preset.
Feel free to open a feature request in the feature request board so we can see if and how many other users also have this particular workflow problem.
If this affects a considerable number of users, I will look into this. A "revert changes" should be doable.
I have been caught by this many times.
Maybe a make a temporary copy option would be the way to go.
Of course a Revert/Persist settings button would also do.
Please do open a feature request in the feature request board. I will be the first to +1 it.
Quote from: ubacher on August 06, 2022, 02:16:34 PM
Please do open a feature request in the feature request board. I will be the first to +1 it.
Then I will be the second.
Oh, am late.
Would be third then ;)
But the Feature request should be for all presets, e.g. renamer as well
feature request made: https://www.photools.com/community/index.php?topic=12671.0
:)