Questions tagged [illustrator-scripting]
Questions about the automation and extending of functionality through the use of scripts within Adobe Illustrator.
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How can I apply the following effect to multiple images?
Hello, I recently posted about creating a similar effect to a vector shape and I got an answer about doing it on Inkscape but unfortunately I have a Mac, so I was wondering if anyone knows how I could ...
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How can I turn any given shape into a diamond pattern with ranging sizes?
There is an effect that I want to be able to recreate - bonus points if I can turn it into an action or a script. Basically, I want to be able to change a shape into a set of diamonds, and I want it ...
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I need to create a shortcut for new swatch groups in illustrator
I need to create 50 plus swatch groups and doing them one at a time through clicking is awful. how can I set a shortcut for this
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Illustrator : Is there any easy way to create bleed(trim marks) of complex shapes?
Here is simple example that i want to know the way to make 1 or 2 I know how to get trim mark, and some other options but what I want to add trim marks to every straight line in complex shape. like ...
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From drawing to code
I know how to write the code (*.jsx) that will draw a path in Illustrator. By path I mean a number of path points (anchor point, pair of direction points, ...). BUT is there a way to ‘get’ the ...
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Streamline in Photoshop, Illustrator, Actions, or a Script?
When I receive the artwork from my artist, I get a TIFF in a size that includes bleed (Fig 1). Every time I receive a new commission, I need several additional outputs of that file, so I am trying to ...
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How can I scale multiple objects of varying sizes to be the same exact width or height in illustrator?
For example, if I have one object that is 100x75 and another that is 500x900 and I want them to both be 50 wide while retaining their ratios. The goal is to unify all objects of different sizes to one ...
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Sequential numbering in Adobe Illustrator in the same artboard
I am trying to put numbers from 2001-4000 for labels, I have also created an Excel file with the numbers I need. I haven't found a way to incorporate that file in the textbox.
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Mass scaling of artboards with content in Illustrator
Is there a way in Illustrator to scale the artboards with their content at once? Like scaling tool on an image? I have around 100 diffrent sized artboard and most importantly they are all named ...
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Convert fonts into curves/ paths automatically on export to PDF in Illustrator
Is there any way in illustrator to convert text into curves/ paths automatically when exporting as PDF? I couldn't find any preset option in the PDF export dialog. Are there "Actions" like ...
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Illustrator: I need an 'Average points by distance' script
I'm currently working on a path that was once a pattern with multiple loose ends. I'm unable to pathfinder>unite it since it's a "lines only" shape. As you can see, it's a very complex ...
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Expand color range selections to up or down only
for example i selected some areas like following: Now i want to expand above selections to following: If have any trick or script for this, please provide here. I hope you fully understand what I ...
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Create a new illustrator document with callback options
I am totally new to javascript and extended script. I made a lot of tutorial to try to learn the right method and syntax but for several weeks I can't create the script I want. The script is quite ...
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adobe illustrator Script for textframe having enter key
thanks in advance for any assistance regarding this issue i am not scripting guy i copied this script from somewhere i don't remember var document = app.activeDocument; var TextFrame = activeDocument....
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Setting export location when using quick actions
I’m setting up some quick actions to improve my workflow, one is that I export a jpg of the artboard to a certain folder for each job I do. ie. every job I do has a 3 folder directory, and my working ...
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