For each object, create a layer and rename it
Hi! I want to export an Illustrator file to DWG, and I've got a lot of objects of which I want to keep the name. But to keep these info in AutoCAD, I have to transfer them as layers name (DWG/DXF...
View ArticleIs there a way to rename slices through scripting?
I have a document with hundreds of icons, each organized into its own layer, and each layer containing it's slice. Opening the Slice Options dialog to rename the slices to the same name as the layer...
View ArticleCan I use Javascript to call Check Spelling? Illustrator CS5
I currently use Javascript to export jpgs out of illustrator when I am done with a graphic. I would like to add an "Auto-QC" feature which would fire a spell check before I export. I can't seem to find...
View ArticleCalling functions from UI palette
Hello,From what I understand, you can't call complex functions from a scripted UI palette, only from "dialog" windows (which are usless in my case) because I need the persistance of a palette. I have...
View ArticleCreate Fitted Artboards from layers?
Hey everyone, Does anyone know of a script that will create artboards for each separate layer? Thanks in advance, Andy
View ArticleChanging color from Swatch to Spot color
Hello,I have almsot figured this out but have on hangup. I am trying to replace a color with another color from a Pantone library. I am using Illustrator CS6.I have this script which I found on here:...
View ArticleCan anyone help with with this dialog?
I have put together a dialog but I'm not sure how to get it working properly... 1) I want the checkbox to disable the last 3 fields and make their value be the same as the first field.2) have the...
View ArticleIllustrator won't direct print edited document with Applescript.
G'day I've struck a problem where edited documents won't print using Applescript direct printing, instead generating a 'can't print illustration' error. The error message is untrappable in Applescript....
View ArticleIs there any way to find out what brush is applied to a path?
I'm trying to write a script: select some paths, run the script, then each path that has a brush applied to it is changed to use a random brush whose name is sufficiently similar to its current brush....
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Save file with script (skip warning 'modified outside Illustrator')
Hi All, We all know that command: app.activeDocument.save(); saves the document skipping all the dialogs and even alert that is popping out every time when you manually saving your file on a server:...
View ArticleHow do I make a custom shape using Javascript?
I would like to create a trapezoid shape and be able to color it in, just like I'm able to do with the PathItems (e.g. rectangle, ellipse). I would like to be able to do this in Javascript. I was...
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Extendscript - Batch processing Illustrator files - Performance Issue
Hi,! ! ! !I'm facing an performance issue when executing the script below :Is there a way to optimize the batch processing because it's critic on my project (i have to process hundreds files). #target...
View ArticlePackaging Illustrator files with AppleScript
Is there not an AppleScript command for Illustrator to package a file? I use this extensively in InDesign and was trying to make a workflow for Illustrator files.
View ArticleScaling via Applescript - Items Scale in Place, not as they should
I've got a script that takes an Illustrator file, copies the first layer, then scales the layer. My problem is that the scaling is being applied to individual objects in place, rather than as a whole....
View Articleungroup all groups on an active layer(JavaScript).
Does anyone know how one would go about ungrouping all groups on an active layer with JavaScript?
View ArticleHow can I send data using HttpConnection?
1.follow my instruction please.(1) connect my website http://selfimg.com/secret/ (click)(2) input textfields "1234" and "ABCD" and press 'Submit' Button You will get 'BCGCA'. is that right? 2. I want...
View ArticleWhere does app.documents.add() get its document profile from?
It has a set of defaults listed in the scripting reference, I understand that much. but a new doc (without specifying anything else) also contains swatches/symbols/brushes etc. that don't seem to match...
View ArticleBridge to Illustrator
Hello everyone, I am working on a file saving script. I am trying to figure out how to send information from bridge to my illustrator script. I need to know the file path that is active in bridge, I...
View ArticleScript for making an object the artboard size.
I am looking for some help on trying to make an object the exact size of the artboard. This is something I do on a daily basis for several different reasons and it would be very helpful if this can...
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Illustrator Applescript open command is broken
Hi, Scripters have been doing many different things with Illustrator over the years. One of the things that allows that is the ability to open the files we need to process. Many things could prevent a...
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