Batch export .ai files to pdf
Hi guys, I found a script that does the job, export tones of ai files to pdf, but I have some files which are in sub folders, and I was trying to find a way to modify this script to include subfolder,...
View ArticleScript: rename layers?
Hi, is there a quick way how to renumber or batch rename all layers in a file so they would be named in consequent numbers? Doesn't have to start from exact number, I was wondering if maybe there is...
View ArticleHow to outline text in illustrator scripting
I want to create storke in text in illustrator scripting and found one method too createoutline(),But How i used this method for text outline.
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Batch image processing
Hi: So, I'm looking for a way to automate the task of batch processing files located in different folders, opening, saving and closing them in the same location. (Please see the attached screen capture...
View ArticleCS4 to CS2
Hi All, I am working in Illustrator CS4. after completion of my work. Now i need to convert the Text in to Convert to Curve (Create outlines)Select all- Convert to curves then i need to Save As CS2...
View ArticleBreak 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 ArticleHelp with 2 topics: creating a bounding rectangle and selecting particular...
Hi All, I'm extremely new to scripting; I managed to create a script to extend the artboard of my documents (which I was extremely proud of given my inexperience!) and another to align a couple of...
View ArticleSetting draw modes through script?
Is there any way of setting draw mode through a script?I can't find any info.What I'd like is to set the draw mode to paint inside for a selected path through a script instead of clicking twice on the...
View ArticleScript to change numbers all at once...
Hi, I work with technical drawings...90% of my time is changing the numbers on the drawing. I take the PDF that was created in UG/NX and then open that in Illustrator to make formatting changes, and...
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 Article[JS] CS6+ executeMenuCommand
Hello together, since CS6+ there is possible to executeMenuCommand (menuCommandString: string)Executes a menu command using the menu shortcut string. Question 1:Who knows a way to read all the...
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AS to round off the shade % of graphic in Illustrator.
Hi Guys, I am using MacIntosh X, Adobe Illustrator CS6 (version 16) and Applescript Editor (version 2.5).I have more than 200 files with Bar charts and Pie charts. Every Time I have to convert the...
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 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 ArticlePrint to .ps artboard size
I have been searching around about this for a week now. I want to print to Post Script. I want to have the post script file that is printed be the same size as the artboard. I am assuming this means...
View ArticleHow to save as AI file with PDF compatability at the same location?
Hi Guys, Requesting for script. Here are the details.. I do have lot of AI files (from different paths) which are do not have PDF compatability switch on. So now I am looking for script that all the...
View ArticleAdding Swatches via JSX are not persistent
if (!(colorID in swatchlist)) { missingswatches[colorID] = colorNodeName; return; } var targetLayerName = tpNodeID + '_' + tpNodeName, this_doc = app.activeDocument,...
View ArticleJavaScript to prompt user to save as PDF
I am making changes with code to the file. I want the user to be prompted to save as a .ai file first. I have that down. Now I am wanting to have the user immediately be prompted to save as a pdf with...
View ArticleHow to automate the flatten transparency in illustrator?
How to automate the "Flatten Transparency option" in illustrator via javascript. Please share with me. Thanks
View ArticleImage map in Illustrator
I'm trying to overlay region boxes on top of an image. To do this I need the top left coordinate of the regions and the height and width of the regions. Is there a way to get Illustrator to output a...
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