OVERLAP OBJECTS
Hello, can anyone tell me how I can get my script to detect overlapping objects?
View ArticleSelections to Artboards ?
Is there any script that can take a selection or multiple selections and make artboards from those selections and so the artboards fit perfectly to the selection ?
View ArticleAutomatically check spelling
Hi, I am new to scripting. I am desperately need help from anyone that could guide me with some scrip that i can use to enable illustrator CC to automatically check spelling just like it does in...
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 Articlefill color using a script.
I'm trying to create a script in CS5 mac os10.6.8 that will change the fill color of selected pathItems. I need a simple script that will change a selected pathItem to cmyk values 2,3,15,0. I will then...
View ArticleSelect an object in illustrator using extendscript
I have a drawn rectangle on an illustrator document. In the layers menu I have given it a specific path name (outerBox). I would like to select this item and return its particular properties eg height,...
View ArticleIs there a collection of free commonly useful scripts?
I know about the various sample scripts, but does there exist a source of open and free scripts that are popular?
View ArticleOverprint on outlined text
So I looked around but could not find anything on here. I basically have a script that needs to select 3 text objects, then outline them, then set the group to overprint. I have been getting close to...
View ArticleHow to script the 'Export as...' feature?
I want to export artboards as PNG files in a JavaScript. In the past I used the ExportOptionsPNG24, but font comes out fussy in small sizes.Is there a way to script the export-as-feature in...
View ArticleA list of Illustrator menu commands we can call from JavaScript.
app.executeMenuCommand(StringFromListBelow); actualsizeAdd Anchor Points2AddArrowHeads2Adjust Colors DialogAdjust3Adobe Action PaletteAdobe Actions BatchAdobe AI Device centerAdobe AI Save For...
View ArticleExport multiple PDF Presets in Illustrator
When exporting projects, we use a number of PDF (and image) presets to create print ready files, proofs, and web files. The Export for Screens feature will not allow us to export multiple PDF Presets...
View ArticleCreating a dynamic action to use with app.doScript() method.
Since building dynamic actions is a topic unto itself, we often search for a reference thread to show somebody how to do this - and we often do so while trying to discuss work which is already involved...
View ArticleSplitting the array into pairs.
Hi,I have array with numbers and i want to create pairs from this table, like this: var doc = app.activeDocument; var table = ["1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9","10"]; // the table will be...
View ArticleNeed a Illustrator script writer.
Hello there, Is there anyone who can help me in writing a illustrator script?
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 ArticleOVERLAP OBJECTS
Hello, can anyone tell me how I can get my script to detect overlapping objects?
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 ArticleHow to make scripts for aligning objects?
Hey, How would I proceed to create scripts for aligning objects? Basically what I want is to keybind the buttons for the Horizontal and Vertical align -icons.In Photoshop you can use the ScriptListener...
View ArticleDocument preset & New document - Illustrator - Applescript
Hi !Here is the problem i would like to resolve with appelscript.I want to make a new file with units (millimeters)I know i need to make a preset before making a new document ; but i don't know how to...
View Articleassign text through java script
Hello All, This question might have been asked earlier but i couldnt find a clear cut answer to this. So here goes. i am trying to localise an image across different languages and though it was best to...
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