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Renaming Sublayers/Text Objects
I'm running into a problem and I thought the best place to ask would be here. The project I'm working on is a plot/plat map, so there are tiny boxes where a home etc would go. I have to make several...
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Known scripting causes of AI crashing?
I've got a script that has worked well up until a few versions back, AI started crashing with: crash exception="EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION" instruction="0x00000000709DE70C" The funny thing is, I can...
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Run Plugin from script.
Hello. I Have big or small job . I have to write nesting script ;/ I know this is not easy job. But I need any advice how can I do in Illustrator. By Colission detection? Or I need to write another...
View ArticleLinked files name
Hi again guys!Is there a script to copy the file name and extract somecharactes from the linked and selected .eps file? Ex:> Original name of the linked and selected eps file:FILE1.ASD.eps >...
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How can I give text variables names to artboard names?
I am currently trying to learn to script, am quite at the beginning. And I am wondering how to access the variables content, at the moment I only managed to access the variable? Hope that makes...
View ArticleOptimize objects stacking order for vinyl cutting
Hello,i am looking for a script for optimizing vinyl cutting speed. The script should be similar to following , but needs to sort the selected objects by the relative position to page origin and not...
View ArticleHow to make key object via jsx to perform "Align to Key Object"
Hi, Is there any way to make the object as a key object via script to perform "Align to key Object" in Illustrator. I need it urgently. Thanks in advance
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jsx script illustrator - replace items color with a corresponding swatch pattern
I am attempting to create a script to replace all the colors in a picture with a number pattern. I have created a script but it does not work as intended.The picture is coloured with swatches and need...
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EPS to JPG Export Options in 300 dpi - Illustrator
Hi All, I am trying to export eps to jpg in Illustrator. The jpg resolution was 72 dpi. But We need 300 dpi. Please see my below save options code and. Please help me to change the resolution. Code:...
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Writing linked files name into AI file
Hello. I'm looking for a little help customizing the script below. I would like the script to:Not include the file extension of the linked file in the file namePosition the placed text relative to the...
View ArticleCrash test: batch process
I'm trying to make a reproducible PARM/MRAP test case to send to Adobe. In trying to replicate a problem my client is having without using the client code, I've made what I thought would be an...
View ArticleHow to judge a document is saved or not
Hello everyone, I have a export sctipt, and before export, I need save the docThe problem is, even doc is already saved, when run the script, it will save it again, and waste a lot of timeso how to...
View Articlelocation of text on the artboard
So I'm back with a new update for my ever evolving script. Short version is, we print logos and patterns on adhesive tape. I've (most credit goes to people on this forum really) cobbled together a very...
View ArticleSelecting objects independently
So I have a script that should select the objects of a layer and deselect it afterwards. (adobe Illustrator)But for some reason after it deselects, it automaticly selects an object that doesn't appear...
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Center object inside another object in illustrator script
I have a simple problem, but I haven't found a solution it.I have a object and rectangle grouped together and want to scale the object proportionally and have it centered inside the rectangle.I'm...
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How to script Illustrator to insert filename in to textpath?
Hello everybody!I'm new to the scripting technology, and i wonder if its possible to create a java or apple script to do the following:We are forced to name our thousands of illu-files on a specific...
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InkList from file to UI window
Hi, I need little help with this I do not know if it is possible , but I am trying to get a inkList from the file to the UI panel. Only one color is displayed - cyan.What am I doing wrong ? var w =...
View ArticleHow to activate a inputbox correctly
Hello everyone, I got a problem, I made a inputbox, and hope it's activated, so I add this code:e.active=true ,Problem is, after that, it will switch to the other programs, like PS, Chrome... I need a...
View ArticleI am trying to set the settings when placing a PDF into Illustrator..
When I use the "Place..." option from the File menu I get prompted with a box to set the "Crop to" setting. From like "Art" or "Trim" etc.When I place it with a script it is defaulting to "Art" right...
View ArticleGet Artboard Guides Setting
I need help checking if the checking the Guides of an Artboard in Extendscript. I'm using Illustrator CC and need to know if the Guides are: Locked, Visible, and if the Ruler and Grid are visible. Any...
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