JSFL error: TypeError: fl.selectElement is not a function

An issue I'm having in Animate CC with a JSFL script, just trying to select an element.

A symbol is on the stage, then on running this jsfl script I get an error.

var el = fl.getDocumentDOM().getTimeline().layers[0].frames[0].elements[0];

fl.trace(el); // returns: [object SymbolInstance]

fl.selectElement(el, false); //returns: TypeError: fl.selectElement is not a function

It looks like it can find the element, and trace the[object SymbolInstance] but I can't select it.

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Correct answer JoãoCésar17023019

Hi.

It seems that this method will only work with fl.findObjectInDocByName() or fl.findObjectInDocByType() according to the official documentation.

In my understanding, it should work with a direct reference to an element.

My workaround for you will be to use the selected property. Like this:

el.selected = true;

I hope this helps.

Regards,

JC

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Hi.

It seems that this method will only work with fl.findObjectInDocByName() or fl.findObjectInDocByType() according to the official documentation.

In my understanding, it should work with a direct reference to an element.

My workaround for you will be to use the selected property. Like this:

el.selected = true;

I hope this helps.

Regards,

JC

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