How can I rename a group using an action?

[Simonetos The Greek]

I have quite a bit projects which contain a group by the name "Cover" and I want to rename it to "Cover Group" using this action.



But into "Cover" layer group there is a layer with the same name. So when my action starts, instead of find and rename the group "Cover", renames the layer "Cover"!!!




Any idea how can I define my action so to rename the group and not the layer?

 

[[ iLLuSioN ]]

If nothing works, you can include a script in your action...

myLayerset  = activeDocument.layerSets.getByName("Cover");
myLayerset.name = "Cover Group";

- save as text and rename the extension from txt to jsx (e.g. cover.jsx)
- move the script to your scripts folder: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2022\Presets\Scripts
- (re)start photoshop
- now start recording your action at the position where you want to insert the script (can also be moved later to the right position)
- use the burger menu at the top right corner of the action panel and select "Insert Menu Item..." (a new window appears)
- select the script via > File > Scripts > cover
- select he OK-button in the windows which appears before
- stop recording of your action
- optionally move the new entry to the right position

Test it