Break link to symbol
If I right click on a symbol instance, I get a menu item, "Break link to symbol." How can I do that same thing in Javascript? 1) That is, how do I use Javascript to break the link between a...
View ArticleUNLINKING SYMBOLS INSTANCES
hI,I would like to unlink all symbols instances used in a file. I have tried something that does not work. The script does not unlink because I am stuck at this step. #target illustratorvar...
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Find a specific layer and turn off
Hello, I need your help, I need find a specific layer and turn off, sorry my bad english This only work in sublayers: i need work in Layers var doc = app.activeDocument; var allLayers =...
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Script Panel - Work in progress
Hi All,Working on a Script Panel to make scripts simpler to run in illustrator.This is a work in progress... Looking for some people to help test and make suggestions. at the moment this is a Windows...
View ArticleSaving to a folder that is password protected
I've got a script that saves artwork to a public folder but I also need a script that saves the artwork to a folder that is password protected. The username and password is something I would need...
View Articleexecutemenucommand for Document Color Mode
How to executemenucommand for Document Color Mode in illustrator using Javscript
View ArticleAssigning ICC profile to an AI or EPS document (that has no profile)
Hi I´m using Illustrator CS6. I have some AI and EPS files without embed ICC profiles. I´m trying to write a JavaScript that opens each document, assign the working ICC profile then save and close....
View Articleexport layers as png files from illustrator in multiple resolutions
suche ein aktuelles Skript. Das Skript das ich habe, wirft mir nur 3 Auflösungen aus un disz von 2012Danke_Bernhard
View Articlechoose folder default location
Hi, I've been searching the forum to try and a way to allow a user to choose a folder from a default location. I thought I had found the solution but it's not quite working as I wanted: #target...
View ArticleAICC - Find/replace specific layer name aspects
Hi all, I create a lot of 2D vector assets for animation (some characters can run into the 100's of layers), and need some help with scripting in order to speed up my process. As with most animations,...
View ArticleApplying a paragraph style to text frames in document
Hello everyone! Not sure what I am doing wrong here, and I am having trouble finding examples of this online, so I thought I would ask. var docRef = app.activeDocument; var textRef =...
View ArticleCreating Multi-Page PDF from a Layerd Illustrator file (script)
Often times when designing a logo I create different versions and variable options on layers. This can result in several layers in one Illustrator file. Is there an easy way or an existing script that...
View ArticleScript for export from eps to jpg done. Just need to know jpg pixel dimensions?
i have a script which export eps to jpg using below script (width is always 1276 px). Is there any way to know the dimension of the each jpg files as an alert? #target illustratorvar i, files,...
View ArticleExport or save layer as AI document
Is there an example or documentation on how to export or save selected layer to AI document using extendscript or CEP 5 api?
View ArticleFind all transparent objects
I am using an applescript to do anything I may miss before sending my files to the prepress department. Right now my script outlines all text (except item/batch numbers) and embeds any links. One other...
View ArticleIs there a script available for arranging elements for optimal use of the...
I'm starting a sticker printing business using Illustrator as my main layout and illustration too. I was wondering if there's a script available for automatically arranging a set of elements on a page...
View ArticleScripts that interact with other applications, such as Excel
Hello Everyone, This is from the Illustrator CS6 Scripting guide. "A script is a series of commands that tells Illustrator to perform one or more tasks. These tasks can besimple, affecting only one...
View ArticleChange Folder.current to location of script (.jsx) file?
All, I'm trying to use some images in my ScriptUI dialog, but I want to use a "relative" path name, and I can't seem to get it to work.For example, this myScript.jsx works just fine, but as you can...
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...
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