Resizing all objects in a layer using Illustrator CS5
IN SUMMARY...MANUALLY all I need to do is ...select all...change width or height depending on which side is longer and constrain THAT'S IT >.<....SOUNDS SIMPLE RIGHT? I have these EPS files that...
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Issue assigning existing paragraph style
Hi all! I have been searching all morning, and can't find a lot of good documentation on using existing paragraph styles in AI scripting. I know you can build one live, but I specifically want to add...
View ArticleWhy can't set and get KerningMethod in Illustrator?
As Doc of Illustrator:CharacterAttributes: kerningMethodAutoKernType:AutoKernType.NOAUTOKERNAutoKernType.AUTOAutoKernType.OPTICALAutoKernType.METRICSROMANONLYr/wThe automatic kerning method to use.But...
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 ArticleMultiple artboards to multiple PDF's
I have over 300 different ai files with about 50 artboards in each one and need to export each artboard to a separate PDF file. I'm on a windows machine so the script would have to be JavaScript. Is...
View ArticleRunning JavaScript from Actions Panel
Hi guys I have a little question…How can I execute/run a JavaScript file FROM "Actions Panel”?Or what do you recommend to do this? ideas? Ok, many thanks for your time!
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 ArticleBatch combine files into one illustrator document - how to open target document?
I am making a script which will: 1) Open a folder of Illustrator files2) Open each file in the folder (these files are called the source files)3) Select all the contents of the source file4) Copy the...
View ArticleAnti-aliasing Type Optimized/Art Optimized on PNG export
Hello there, I'm modifying a javascript that makes an export of each layer contained in an Illustrator document and I want to specify the method used for anti-aliasing (either Type Optimized or Art...
View Articleselect by layer name
I need to select a specific layer or group by name. What is the correct syntax to do this with Javascript?
View ArticleIs it possible by script to send print separations to a .pdf and then append...
I have written a script to create, save and print an order for printing-plates. The result is a two page .pdf to which, in an ideal world, I would like to add,either at the time of saving it or later,...
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...
View ArticleSelect all same text
How would I go about selecting all the same text? i.e. getByName("99999")? I am trying to select all text fields in a document and change them to a specific order number. Thanks for the help.
View ArticleArranging stacking order from top to bottm
I solved my original query, and have removed the original defective script from this post. The script below takes any set of selected objects and rearranges their stacking order so that the...
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Embed binary code in JavaScript
Hi guys...I would like to embed a file that I exported as binary code (Embed really needed).But I don't know how to use it with .execute(); Is this possible? Take a look the picture and many thanks for...
View Articleprinting separations dot shape
Hello Everyone, I am having trouble figuring out how to manipulate the dot shape through script when printing separations. docRef = app.activeDocument; sepOpts = new...
View ArticleText position slightly off from original
Ok, so here's what I'm working on: I have a textframe with different styled text. I have script that breaks this into textranges, and then creates a new textframe for each range. The problem is that...
View ArticleIs there a script that will image trace a selection of raster objects?
Hi there! Here's my problem: I need to run Image Trace —with a specific preset— plus an Action on each object in a selection. So, basically I would like to run Image Trace (preset) + Action on each...
View ArticleHow to open window file explorer ?
I have a situation in which a modalDialog is displayed which contain two buttons, one to open a folder like suppose want to open my computer and another button to open a text file in default editor...
View ArticlePreflight Pre-Press
Olá a todos, Estamos escrevendo um Script para Preflight de Pre-Press e estamos com dificuldades para inserir alguns ítens.É possível verificar overprint em branco, preto composto e cor spot em...
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