Automating Tasks Photoshop - Inserting stops

You can include stops in your action that let you perform a task that cannot be recorded (for example, using a painting tool). Once you've completed the task, click the Play button in the Actions palette to complete the task. You can insert a stop when recording an action or after it has been recorded.
You can also display a short message when the action reaches the stop. For example, you can remind yourself what needs to be done before continuing with the action. A Continue button can be included in the message box. This lets you check for a certain condition in the file (for example, a selection) and continue if nothing needs to be done.

To insert a stop:

1. Choose where to insert the stop:
• Select an action's name to insert a stop at the end of the action.
• Select a command to insert a stop after the command.
2. Choose Insert Stop from the Actions palette menu.
3. Type the message you want to appear.
4. (Photoshop) If you want the option to continue the action without stopping, select Allow Continue.
5. Click OK.