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Nicholas5D90
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September 30, 2020
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JSFL document.selection can't access more than 1 shape made with Merge Drawing mode

  • September 30, 2020
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When I select 2 shapes created using Merge Drawing mode, and try to access in JSFL using the code:

 
an.outputPanel.clear();
var doc = an.getDocumentDOM();
an.trace("No. of selected items: " + doc.selection.length);
 
only 1 selected.
Shapes created using Object Drawing mode work fine though. Is there command in JSFL to access shapes created with Merge Drawing mode?
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    Correct answer Vladin M. Mitov

    Hi,

    Unfortunately, a raw shape is treated as one single object in terms of "selection". But, you can iterate through contours within the shape and detect separate closed areas. See this thread:
    https://community.adobe.com/t5/animate/jsfl-how-to-get-separate-bounding-boxes-for-shapes-in-merge-drawing-mode/m-p/10596651?page=1#M196252

     

     

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    Vladin M. Mitov
    Vladin M. MitovCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    October 1, 2020

    Hi,

    Unfortunately, a raw shape is treated as one single object in terms of "selection". But, you can iterate through contours within the shape and detect separate closed areas. See this thread:
    https://community.adobe.com/t5/animate/jsfl-how-to-get-separate-bounding-boxes-for-shapes-in-merge-drawing-mode/m-p/10596651?page=1#M196252

     

     

    - Vlad: UX and graphic design, Flash user since 1998Member of Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
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      Nicholas5D90Author
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      October 1, 2020

      Thanks Vlad, very helpful.

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      Username451
      Participant
      September 30, 2020

      Think for a moment about what MERGE drawing mode actually does.

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      Nicholas5D90Author
      Participant
      September 30, 2020

      The 2 shapes created are separated from each other, I understand if they overlap.

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