Excel data to construct illustrator object
Problem:How to read real number data from selected columns in an Excel spreadsheet into an illustrator javascript array variable, so that then I can use this information to construct an illustrator...
View ArticleHow do I save a .DXF file in Illustrator as an AI file using VBscript?
I have a VBA script that opens a .DXF file in Illustrator, and want to save it as an AI file. How do I do this?
View ArticleRelink many files at once
I was wondering if anyone can help. I'm using Illustrator CS6. I have an artboard with 200 of the same placed file. I now want to use this same layout for 30 other views, they are the same size, but...
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FILLING FORMS FROM A FILE CSV / EXCEL
I have a form I have to fill out every day several times according to the client, but this information comes from a spreadsheet, I would use a script to fill it for me, I have enough knowledge to make...
View ArticleWhy won't my script work on all files in the folder?
Hi, below is a script I hobbled together from various sources using the search function on this forum. It is supposed to change hyphens to en-dashes in a ai files in a folder. However, when I run it,...
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Script with text areas that should be compiled together
Hello guys, I'm new in Adobe Community. I have to make a jsx file for graduation.To complete this file, it needs to perform an operation like the html file posted below: <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC...
View ArticleScript to change links for many files
Does anyone have any suggestions or pointers to a solution for changing the file path for links in an Illustrator document? For example, let's say my Illustrator document is stored...
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 Script code for removing selected items
Hello, I have an Illustrator script to go through certain functions and after it runs there are items selected that I need deleted. I cannot figure out the simple script to remove the selected items. I...
View ArticleREMOVE QUOTES IN TEXT.
Hello friends, I am using a CSV file to populate a form in illustrator but which contains text fields are getting texts QUOTES EXAMPLE: instead of> MODEL <is filling> "MODEL" < How do I...
View ArticleBatch Resize Artboard?
Hi all! I have zero knowledge in scripting so help would be greatly appreciated. I exported 60 frames in after effects and i've applied a batch trace in illustrator. This worked except that i created...
View ArticleScript works Great, Pro-Tips appreciated.
This script is used to make a few changes that SOME of our die suppliers require. It works great. If you have a little time to look it over and give me some advice on best practices, consiseness etc....
View ArticleAutomatic measures only in 1 color ink (script modification)
Hi all, I would need to modify this script so that put the measure already in es.. PANTONE Pantone 485 (solid coated),I need to change this string, but do not know how...thanks very much //...
View Articlecopy, move and paste into different layer
I have a script that measures the repeat interval and gap between print impressions printed using a print cylinder (for the production team to know which print cylinders to use, and what to expect once...
View ArticleCustom Angled Triangles Question
I'm quite suprised that powerful Illustrator does not have any easy solution for creating custom angled triangles. Is there anybody help me to create a custom angle triangle script ?Thank you,Best...
View ArticleStartup Script for Illustrator only
Hi, I've made a nice palette script for Illustrator CS6 on OSX 10.6.8.I put it into HD/Library/Application\ Support/Adobe/Startup\ Scripts\ CS6/Illustrator I works fine in Illustrator. BUT: If I start...
View Articlescript to align selected objects to artboard
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had a simple solution to aligning selected items to the artboard. I was going to create an action but then realized it would be more convenient for me to include it in...
View ArticleMove layers to new artboard
Hi everybody, I'm trying to create a script via javascript for Illustrator. My problem is : I have a AI file with multiple layers, i want to create one artboard per layer, in order to export a...
View ArticleA Script to Find and Replace Layer Names
Are there any scripts to find and replace layer names? There is an excellent script available for Photoshop which allows you to not only replace words in layer names, but also insert words as Prefixes,...
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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