Script to set reference point
I need a script to set transform reference point at desired position without clicking in these tiny squares in the selectors, both in control panel or transform palette.I will bind these scripts to...
View ArticleGetting insertionPoints properties
I am trying to find the line that the insertion point is on. I've tried several different combinations of this except the right one, can anyone help me out?...
View ArticleQuerying SQL or Google Sheet from ExtendScript...
Looking for a way to query JDBC databases from ExtendScript, or alternatively access data in a google spreadsheet. I know I can import CSV but I need a solution that pulls data dynamically from a...
View ArticleCS6 64bit Illustrator - win, where to place scripts
HI all, I just got CS6, and I can't figure out where to place all of my scripts. In CS4 version, once the scripts where in the correct folder, they would show up in the the scripts list,. In CS6, I...
View Articlehow to find placed or linked image mode
HI anyone please help me to find placed or raster image mode i tried with below code but i couldn't find here is my code if (sel[i].typename == "PlacedItem"||"rasterItem") {...
View Article1346458189 ('MARP') Error: Unlocking layers
Hi all, I have a script that is used to tidy up a file before it is sent out. As a part of this i need to be able to unlock layers and make them visible, i have used this sample script that I have...
View ArticleScript taking far too long to execute
var sel = app.activeDocument.selection; for (i = 0; i < sel.characters.length; i++ ){ var aChar = sel.characters[i]; if(aChar.contents =="~") {...
View ArticleCreate a guideline
Is there a way to make a guideline with script that is the same as the ones you drag off the ruler? The ones you drag from the ruler are the width or height of the whole pasteboard and can never be...
View ArticleDoes placedItems.add() take additional parameters?
When manually placing objects (pdf files) in Illustrator you get an option to select either bleed, trim, art, bounding box etc as the bounds of the placed document.Can this be specified in the script?...
View ArticleScript works Great, Pro-Tips appreciated.
This script is used to make a few changes that SOME of our die suppliers require. It works great. If you have a little time to look it over and give me some advice on best practices, consiseness etc....
View Articleexecute photoshop script via illustrator cs5
Hi Is it possible to execute Photoshop script via illustratorI have 2 different script script 1 work in illustrator with eps file and export as jpeg script 2 where i want to trim the exported jpeg for...
View ArticleRevert document?
Anyone know how to revert (or re-open) a document at the end of a script? Cheers
View ArticleAuto Spell checking in illustrator
Hi All, Like word, if we key the text in illustrator do we have any auto spell checking method. Any scripts or plugin. Regards,Vinoth
View Articlesplit txt-file into 3 xml files
I'm trying to create 3 xml files from 1 txt file in javascript. What i have sofar: A text file containing: GP0006896###SunGold-3 small###00###Zespri Service Centre NV###KLT0000110###16950###tray Kiwi...
View ArticleMaking rectangle as the same as bounding box's size?
Can anyone help me on this? It'll be really neat for everything.
View ArticleHelp......Change Document Size
How to change (Illustrator)Document Size. As Old Document Size Width:400Height:600 I would like to change Width:450 Height:650Similar features Menu-->File-->Document setup....
View ArticleHelp editing Specify script - font
Trying to edit Metaphorical.net's Specify script so the I can choose a specific font. It defaults to Myriad. I would think I need to change something under here:/** Create a text label that specify...
View ArticleDynamic Spell Checking
Hi All, i am using Adobe Illustrator CC is there a way to make it have dynamic spell checing underlining with a red squiggly line in Illustrator? like programs such as MS word? Regards,Vinoth
View Article[JS] dashed stroke - alignment ?
Hello forum,who knows, which command is needed to align a dashed stroke like this with JS - AI CS4+ (not the command for creating a dashed stroke and also not the way with graphic style and...
View ArticleHow to change variable type
Hi I am starting to write a script to draw an image with different dimensions that I can input.so Here is what I have so far: // Create Window var StartingPointWindow = new Window ("dialog", "Form");...
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