Change Ruler units of the document
Hi, How to change the ruler units or measurement units of illustrator document using script? I want to change the ruler/measurement units of activeDocument to type points pls help
View ArticleRotation Point from Symbol Item
Hi there!I write extention for AI. I need to get rotation point(pivot point - http://prntscr.com/jkzl7u ) from symbolic item from script.I don't found any ideas in guide for getting transformation...
View ArticleWhat is the best way to compare 2 arrays?
I am filtering through a lot of text frames to get some numbers. The numbers reside on 2 different layers. So I have gathered just the numbers from each layer and given them each their own array. I...
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Reading text from another open document tab/window and placing a grouped...
Hi, So I would as the title suggest read information from another open document/tab So if i have art boards with constant similar names it does a close match to an object and if found select copy it...
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...
View Article(JS) Checking if a folder exists
Hi everyone! I would like to check if a folder exist. I was trying with this code but doesn't work.I will thank you in advanced if you know a better way to do this. Best regards_ - Code not working...
View ArticleHow do I include DOM references to other apps in the same .jsx without...
Hey guys, say I have a single panel I want to use for both Illustrator and Photoshop. In JavaScript I can use csInterface to find the host application then route through a conditional to do...
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an Illustrator error occurred: 1346458189 ('PARM')
Hello everyone, I am trying to open some documents in Illustrator CS4 by javascript, walk through all layers including sublayers, doing something (for now just reading the layernames and showing them...
View ArticleExport file as a DXF
My script is working nice until I try to export my document. I am trying to export my document as a DXF file. Using the Illustrator CS6 Scripting Reference I am using the TIFF export as a reference as...
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 ArticleHow to delete specific layers?
Hi, I have a large batch of files (100+) that all have the same layer structure. The top layer is called 'Guides', the next layer is called 'Object", the next layer is called 'Shadow' and it goes on...
View ArticleCan you set a file to "self destruct" after a set period of time?
Hi! I have someone interested in using a script that I had made. I would like to let them use it but I want to have some control over the period of time they are able to. My plan is to encrypt the...
View ArticleChange spot color and move to specific layer
I am new with scripting in Illustrator but see a need to script some repetitive tasks.I start with a document that has most art on Layer 15 colored with various spot colorsI need to select all strokes...
View ArticleHow to pixelate clipped placed items.
Hello, I'm currently working on a script project and i'm stuck onto something. I need to embed all images (placed item (link)) but sometime, some of them are associated with a clipping mask. I know how...
View ArticleAi Packaging Script
Ok.. I'm sure this has been posted before (already searched, didn't find however), but does a file packaging script exist for AI? (one that collects all linked images and fonts and places them in one...
View Articletransform fibonacci sequence script to add scaling
Hello, I found this great script for taking an object and creating a fibonacci sequence (sunflower pattern).. it works great. But you may notice that sunflower get bigger as they move from the inside...
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How do you write a loop for a function that runs an Action Script on one...
---------------------------------------------------Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 —Javascript--------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I'm trying to write a script that involves...
View ArticleAdvanced "Save as PDF" script that saves 2 PDF presets with 2 different names.
Hi Everyone, I am looking to improve a save as pdf workflow and was hoping to get some direction. Here is the background... I routinely have to save numerous files as 2 separate PDFs with different...
View ArticleRetrieve whats in the clipboard possible?
Is it possible to retrieve whats in the clipboard through a script?If so how?
View ArticleResolution check in illustrator
How to check the raster image resolution in illustrator through script?
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