Need to convert all text frames to intinal caps.
Hi All, I need to convert all text frames in the eps files the text should be first letter to be caps. EXAMPLE: " The Example Text In The Discussion" to be " The example text in the discussion " I am...
View ArticleBatch creation of variables
A client works with CS4 on a map with about 2000 text boxes that need to be exported for translation. Is there a way to batch process the file so that all the text boxes are assigned a variable for...
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Hello everyone, could someone give me an example of how to select among several documents open a specific document by name and activate it In JavaScript Object Reference could not find an example and...
View ArticleCreating shapes using SetEntirePath
Hi guys, I've been trying unsuccessfully to create lines using data from Excel by using the SetEntirePath method. I just cannot figure out the correct syntax. The template I was starting from is this...
View ArticleErrors and more, my first illustrator script
First, I should mention that I started scripting for Photoshop about a month ago and have had some really motivating successes there. It led me to this one task we have that is just incredibly...
View ArticleResource specification for a treeview
Hi I can't seem to get a resource specification 'fully' working for creating a treeview UI control. I can get the treeview control to show up but I haven't been able to get the list items to work....
View ArticleScript to Make all text Dynamic
Is there a way or a script that will make all the text on a page Dynamic? At the moment we have to select each text box and press 'make text dynamic', which can get tiresome with a lot of text boxes....
View ArticleHow do you get information on loaded fonts?
I've been working on a script and I need to query information from fonts. Specifically default kerning values between characters. For example (especially in serif fonts) the letters 'f' and 't' will...
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 ArticleHow to automate the flatten transparency in illustrator?
How to automate the "Flatten Transparency option" in illustrator via javascript. Please share with me. Thanks
View Articlepackage through scripting
is there a way to access the 'package' function in illustrator CC through scripting?
View ArticleDuplicate a layer with a new Name
I am writing a script that duplicates all layers in a document, but adds a new name (In this case, it's the original layer name with the words Hat at the end of it). My script is pasted below and works...
View ArticleScript to apply a random CMYK swatches from a group of swatches to selected...
I would like to write some scripts for randomising the allocation of swatches to adjacent object. Example:Imagine a map of Europe and all her nation states/territories. I have a User Defined Swatch...
View ArticleSaving Files from Illustrator CC layers palette?
Is there a way to save files directly from the layers palette in Illustrator CC? I'm working on a rebrand project with hundreds of logo variations and I'm trying to figure out if there's an automated...
View ArticleHow to select multiple pathPoints?
Hello, i'm getting conflicting answers for wether its possible to select pathPoints at all, but could anyone please describe how to select multiple pathPoints?, if its possible. I've had some...
View ArticleHow to select multiple pathPoints?
Hello, i'm getting conflicting answers for wether its possible to select pathPoints at all, but could anyone please describe how to select multiple pathPoints?, if its possible. I've had some...
View ArticleCreate a file selection dialog
I've recently finished a script that does all sorts of things based on a folder selected by the user. One of the first things it does is open a specific file, which isn't a problem at all, I just told...
View Articlealert to display two pieces of information simultaneously
I need an alert to display a message and also a placed item name the placed item name is placedItems[0].file.name and I want the alert to say, "Make note of the file with an error, this file will not...
View ArticleHow to select the outermost pathPoints in Compound or Grouped pathItems?
Hello Hiroyuki, Carlos and AISComm., i have an number of paths in a group each filled with single colors. 3) I hoped there is a way to select the outermost pathPoints on the perimeter of the group? The...
View ArticleFind Baseline position
How can I find the vertical position of the baseline on the last row of text in an area text box?
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