JSFL document.selection can't access more than 1 shape made with Merge Drawing mode

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

Inspiring

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

Participant

Thanks Vlad, very helpful.

Participant

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

Participant

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

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