Photoshop: Problem Recording Batch Actions - Not recording steps

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I am a newborn photographer and have several actions that I use to edit a baby's skin.  I'm trying to streamline my workflow and create a "Master Action" that will run my skin actions all at once.  I have several different actions from various places.  When start to record a new action, and then select one set of actions in particular I want to run, it does NOT record in the steps.  Some actions will record, but others do not.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled the purchased actions that I want to streamline and that hasn't fixed the problem.  Why is this happening and how can I fix it.  Super frustrating.  Thank you!
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Amanda Smith

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Jeffrey Tranberry, Sr. Product Manager, Digital Imaging

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Do you get an error running the actions you're trying to record, or do they play when you're trying to record them?
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Hi Jeffrey - thanks for the reply.  Yes, the actions WILL run without problems when selected.  I'm a visual person and seeing is easier for me.  I've uploaded a video so you can see what I mean.  I created an action called "test" and ran 3 of my actions as a sample.  The first from Kelly Brown was Blotchy Skin and you'll notice it does NOT show up in the steps of "test" action.  Next I ran Soft Baby Skin (from the same action set) and it DOES show up in the steps of "test".  Lastly, I ran a random fade action and it recorded correctly too.  2 of the 3 record correctly.  I just don't understand why it's not working.  Appreciate your help.  Thanks!  (I embedded the video link, but will post here too: https://vimeo.com/227931198)
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