Imagetrace Script / doesn't recognize options / wtf preset number
Hello, I'm totally desperate because I need to get an imagetracing script to work and it somehow just won't. Here's the deal. I need to adjust the options for the trace command. There are 2 ways I can...
View Article"Isolation Mode" and Javascript.
Hi All, Does anyone know of a way to get out of IsolationMode using Javascript? I am trying to create a Duplicate of a Selection on a Tempory Layer.The selection is often quickest to get to by...
View ArticleHow do I make a symbol from selection?
I've got the below script, but it's not working. I'm trying to select all the art in the document on different layers, and create a symbol. So far I have the first part down, but can't figure out how...
View ArticleCopy selection to a new document
Here is a break down of what I am wanting to accomplish....any guidance would be appreciated! 1. User will select items (text frames, compound path items, path items)2. User will run a script that will...
View ArticleAny one could help me out in writing a code in VB for drawing an arc
Any one could help me out in writing a code in VB for drawing an arc
View ArticleIllustrator Macros/Scripting
Hey guys is it possible to create macros in illustrator, or how would this be achieved via the scripting.Basically i have a c# application that contains alot of pictureboxes all with images in them. i...
View ArticleIllustrator VBA scripting 101 - via Excel
This post will attempt to introduce newcomers to Illustrator Visual Basic Scripting (well, not actually vbs, but rather tru VBA, Visual Basic for Applications). I personally prefer vba over bvs for a...
View ArticleHow to script Illustrator to insert filename in to textpath?
Hello everybody!I'm new to the scripting technology, and i wonder if its possible to create a java or apple script to do the following:We are forced to name our thousands of illu-files on a specific...
View ArticleScript automatically running onClose or onSave
I have a script that should run when the user finished thework on the document.Currently the script needs to be run manually by File Scripts.Is there a way to run a script if the "Save Button" is...
View ArticleGetting 1346458189 ('PARM') error
From the readme:"An Illustrator error occurred: 1346458189 ('PARM')" alert (1459349) Affects: JavaScript Problem: This alert may be popped when badly written scripts are repeatedly run...
View ArticleUndefined PDF Presets in Illustrator CS5
I'm encountering a problem when attempting to retrieve a list of PDF preset names in both AppleScript and JavaScript. Here are the steps I'm performing: 1) Launch Illustrator 2) Run the following...
View ArticleSimple InDesign script -> Illustrator help
I have this script by Peter Kahrel that reverese the order of letters in InDesign. I need an Illustrator version of it. Can anybody help? ---------------------//ReverseText.jsx//An InDesign Javascript...
View ArticleSaving documents via Scripts: Get current file name and set save path/file type
I am writing a script that will: -Make all layers invisible-Make a layer named "background" visible-Delete all the invisible layers-Save the docment as an EPS file (leaving the original document...
View ArticleCannot invoke the .jsx file when the panel is installed in client system
Hi All, I am using Extendscript to do some of the crtitical functionalities for Adobe premiere pro. Programme is working fine when i run it from Flash builder 4.6, i get all the expected result in...
View ArticleSAVEAS FILE WITH OTHER NAME
HI I'm trying to create a script to save a file that is already open in the same directory with a different name. Example: nome_0000_art to nome_0000_closed I tried to create from another script...
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Secured PDF from Illustrator CS6
I've been banging my head against the wall on this for awhile and I can't figure out what I'm missing. My script updates the filename and date on an Illustrator file and exports a secured PDF that will...
View ArticleWorking on a script that will add a new artboard and delete the old one if it...
var docRef = app.activeDocument; app.coordinateSystem = CoordinateSystem.ARTBOARDCOORDINATESYSTEM; var ab = docRef.artboards[0]; if ((((ab.artboardRect[2] - ab.artboardRect[0]) / 72) == 17)...
View ArticleAssigning Text Fields Variables via VBScript
I'm looking to complete the first challenge of my project of repopulating text fields with translated text automatically. To do this I need to pull the text down from an Ai file. However, each text...
View ArticleAutomatically Run my script....
Hi Developers, I am in trouble with automatically run my script Illustrator CS5? I have written some script, But I want to run my script If the designer open the Illustrator eps file my script run in...
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