I use a Style as the first step of processing in order to set up my core set of modules and their values. I don’t have a feel for how many others work like this.
When I import a raw, or a selection of them, or a folder, I have to go back to lighttable (for the first two scenarios), then select all, then apply the style. How about adding a step to the import process where you get your styles listed, choose one, and it’s all done? And maybe have the history compressed too?
Have you already used automatic module presets ? I have the feeling that’s what you are searching for.
you can apply a style also in darkroom - middle of the lower left icons.
Additional you can also define a default setting for each module you want to be applied for each image.
Applying a style after import is part of my workflow, yes. As it takes only <CTRL+A> and left clicking a style from the list, I never looked into automizing this step with a LUA script. There is an example in the LUA script repo which auto applies styles based on image metadata.
I guess this can be used as starting point for an own script.
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