How do I batch-rename objects/paths (not just layers)?
Question from a complete n00b: I need to rename a large number of selected objects/paths. This is because I want to use another script that only works when my objects have the default name,...
View ArticleResolution check in illustrator
How to check the raster image resolution in illustrator through script?
View ArticleSAVEAS FILE WITH OTHER NAME
HI I'm trying to create a script to save a file that is already open in the same directory with a different name. Example: nome_0000_art to nome_0000_closed I tried to create from another script...
View ArticleSet unit preferences (Javascript)
I can't find a way to set the unit preferences for Illustrator CS6/CC using JavaScript. I found that this works (setting units for stroke):var units = 2; // 0-inches, 1-milllimeters, 2-points...
View ArticleGetting the "real" visibleBounds with javascript...
Hi All,I'm have a great deal of trouble with this.I can get the visible bounds of a simple item or group of items.the Script for this is: //Get Size for all selected items/groupsdoc =...
View Article[JS] Load custom Transparency Flattener before exporting to EPS
Hello, I'm trying to change the flattener for EPS export:- I found the option for PDF saving but when trying to add the same field to EPSSaveOptions is does nothing (I had little hope on this one but...
View ArticleCan javascript execute pathfinder commands?
Can javascript execute menu commands such as pathfinder options?
View ArticleMoving objects jsx?
Hello everybody. Is there any way to move a object using its width? ex: "move to left a box with 10cm(width) using this value (10cm)". But I want to capture the width of any selected object.Another...
View ArticleJSX File Type Associations...
Got a newer machine to work on and I've noticed that when I double-sclick on a JSX script, the script opens up in ExtendScript. On my old machine, when I double-clicked on a script, it would pop up a...
View ArticleAssigning random colors from a defined color palette.
I'm using a mac running illustrator cs5 and have about 4 thousand eps files (all vector paths filled with black) that need to be assigned colors randomly from a defined color palette (25 custom...
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 ArticleSelect All using AppleScript
I saw the posting for selecting all objects using JavaScript. How do you do this with AppleScript?
View ArticlePageItems position false I think
Hi,I created a javascript file, this file read in an EPS file after it resize and add a new position all items. From 10 EPS file 7 ok, but 3 false.This EPS, I do not get correct position:...
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.
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Iterate through a set of scatter graph objects (paths) and replace with Brush...
I am trying to write write a script for Adobe Illustrator (AS or JS) which takes a set of objects and one by one replaces them with a brush style applied to a single point (one anchor path) or a symbol...
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 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 ArticleSet unit preferences (Javascript)
I can't find a way to set the unit preferences for Illustrator CS6/CC using JavaScript. I found that this works (setting units for stroke):var units = 2; // 0-inches, 1-milllimeters, 2-points...
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 ArticleExtract text from illustrator for translation then replace with translated text
I am trying to find a way to expedite translations of our drawings. Each drawing has a series of callouts showing what that piece of the drawing is via text. I would need to do 100's of drawings for...
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