Batch replace color without using swatch as source
I've searched these forums and the rest of the web trying to find a method to do this... Actions don't cut it (if Actions were able to record the "replace color" dialoge it would be fine) so I've...
View ArticleHow to duplicate artboard and move it relative to original?
Basically, I have an open AI document and would like to duplicate its artboard and then move it to a new position(X axis, 50pixels away from the original). Doesn't seem too hard, but I can't figure it...
View ArticleIs there any way to convert recorded actions into JSX Javascript file?
For photoshop, there's http://ps-scripts.sourceforge.net/xtools.html (scroll down to "ActionFileToJavascript") which can convert recorded photoshop actions into jsx. Is there any such resource for...
View ArticleChanging decimal values to fractions
Does anyone know of a good way to convert decimal values to fractions for use in inch measurements? I have a script that works great but it returns values like 5.5638 and I'd rather it return the...
View ArticleHow get rotate of TextFrame?
I have a TextFrame : Rotate 45 ange I want to get Rotate of this TextFrame and set to new TextFrame AddI find in document, only exist function set Rotate to TextFrame.How get rotate of TextFrame?
View ArticleexportFile results in 'undefined' in Illustrator CC 2014
Hello- I am creating a script to help version my files. the intended goal is to export the active document to a child directory as a PNG. I have followed the CC 2014 scripting examples but the...
View Articlecreating outlines from text using javascript in Illustrator CS5
Hi everyone, Is there a way to select all of the text on all artboards and CREATE OUTLINES using Javascript? I've googled and googled, but I can't seem to find any help. The text that Adobe provides...
View ArticleHelp with applescript command
I'm trying to use this command to change the colour of objects inside of a document using applescipt but i keep getting an error "adobe illustrator "can't get color"" the colour exists and is active on...
View ArticleIs it possible in Extendscript/Javascript to 'Outline Stroke' a path
I'm trying to achieve the same command as enacted by Object > Path > Outline Stroke. I can't find any reference to a method for this in the Javascript reference PDF, and you can't trigger menu...
View ArticleHow do I target different version of Illustrator?
Using #target Illustrator from the toolkit want to open in AI 17. I have both 17 and 18 installed but want it to run in 18. How can I target each with the directive?
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Applescript: Removing Groups and Layers
This should be a simple task, but I still haven't figured out how to do it. I have a set of page items, and the are contained in groups inside of layers inside of layer inside of layers.How can I...
View ArticleSplit Text into Layers
I was wondering if anyone is aware of a script that is able to do the same as this photoshop one http://www.agasyanc.ru/text-splitter, I would use that one in photoshop but its not working in CS6. I...
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How can i make it auto line alignment in ScriptUI?
I want that form recognize new line character. (like '\n') So I programmed like this. But it's not working. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////var win =new...
View ArticleHow reset the rotation of a PageItem (or access it's matrix at least) ?
I'd like to apply rotation to a few PageItem instances, but would like to reset the rotation first so it doesn't accumulate when I run the same script multiple times. I'm having a hard time trying to...
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 ArticleBatching In Illustrator??
In PhotoShop CS3, you can select File/Automate/Batch, and run an Action on an entire folder. I don't see that option in Illustrator CS3? Is there a way to run an action on an entire folder? I'm...
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Place 2 objects into a new layer and rename that layer
Hi All Have a little problem and need your help:- I have an ai with hundreds of objects in it. All in one layer.- There are two types of objects: blocks and textlayers (numbers). So each block has a...
View ArticleHow to divide all textFrames in one-character-per-textFrame?
Hello: How to divide all textFrames in one-character-per-textFrame? Example: the textFrame "Letters" will be divided in 7 textFrames: "L", "e", "t", "t", "e", "r", "s". Help, please.
View ArticleLooking for "Replace with Symbol" script
So I am trying to replace gps points with a symbol I have created. I have found blogs referencing a script that can replace selected items with symbols saved in the symbols panel, but I can't seem to...
View ArticleScriptographer for cs6
Anyone know if there is an alternative to scriptographer until will be released a new version ?
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