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I need to create a report that lists all color builds used in an Illy document.

Has anybody ever had to do this?

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Relink multiple images and export in jpg

Hi, this is my first post, been searching for nearly 2 hours for my solution, didn't end up with any answers  I have a template with the size of 500x500, there's my company logo at the right bottom and...

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Dimension Illustrator CS6

Does anyone know of a script that will automatically put dimensions on rectangular shapes in Illustrator CS6?

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Illustrator Timestamp

Is it possible to create a script for Illustrator that would "timestamp" the file when edits/changes have been made?

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How to make a spot swatch with specific name by using AppleScript?

Hi there,I am trying to create a script in AppleScript to make a new spot color swatch that must be the COLOR TYPE : SPOT (with specific values). I've got it to make a global process color but can't...

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Move 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...

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Split Text into Layers

I was wondering if anyone is aware of a script that is able to do the same as this photoshop one http://www.agasyanc.ru/text-splitter, I would use that one in photoshop but its not working in CS6. I...

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bizarre Array issue absolutely doing my head in

hi People I'm writing a script to replace text numbers with some simple path numbers (for laser engraving).I've set up an array of points for each replacement number path and all was going great but...

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Convert .eps file to .jpg or .pdf

Hello,I'm using Adobe to deal with .eps files.My problem is to display graphic arts in "read only mode". That means when I'm done developing graphics in my .eps file, I want to display this graphics to...

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Moving items from a template file to active document

Hello Everyone, What I am currently doing is I will leave a template file open and I will have to go to that file really quick and copy what I have selected in that file, go back to the file I am...

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Calling an action in extendscript toolkit

Is there a possibility to execute an action by extendscript toolkit?Name of action is: test.In the action is defined that all layers must be unlocked + unlock all items + select all + Edit>edit...

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Batch 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...

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Properties property example javascript in Adobe introduction to scripting...

I'm completely new to scripting so I figured I'd start with the Adobe guide to scripting pdf.On page 18 it gives examples of 3 ways to use properties. The first 2 work just fine, but the third just...

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ExportType.SVG "Use Artboards" option

I am trying to export layers to SVG, but I need to access the "Use Artboards" option in my ExportType.SVG options.  I do not see it in the Javascript reference:...

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Changing Colors without Swatches in Javascript

I'm very new to javascript and I am writing a script to find all pathItems  of a specified fill color and change them to another fill color.  This must be done in RGB or hex without using swatches.  So...

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Script to work around Illustrator bugs

Newbee here,   We are working in Illustrator CS5.  I have put together some scripts & Actions to automate several parts of our work.     I'll start with what we have now.  Plus what we have now...

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Copy selection to a new document

Here is a break down of what I am wanting to accomplish....any guidance would be appreciated! 1. User will select items (text frames, compound path items, path items)2. User will run a script that will...

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duplicate layer to different document

Hi All, I'm new to javascript and would like a little help please!! I recently found a script that creates a new layer in the active document and then duplicates the contents of 'Layer 1' of the active...

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Illustrator Script: How can I duplicate a layer ( with sublayers ) with...

Dear All I want to duplicate a layer structure, as the "Duplicate Layer" submenu do with Javascript code, but I can't.I can duplicate only PageItems or selected object, but no Layers. Anybody knows how...

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Applescript: "execute menu command" syntax

Greetings, Anyone know the syntax for using: execute menu command v : executes a menu command using the menu shortcut string execute menu commandmenu command stringtext : menu command shortcut I can't...

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