Apply an element definition to a book's highest level element

Question

I am working on a structured book with ExendScript and I want to change the top-level NoName element to an element definition that is in my element catalog. I can't figure out how to do it with ExtendScript. I also want to wrap the BOOK-COMPONENT element in another element that is in my element catalog. Any pointers would be appreciated.

frameexpert · Accepted Answer

Ok, I figured out the first task:book = app.ActiveBook;if (book.ObjectValid () === 1) {    element = book.HighestLevelElement;    elementDef = book.FirstElementDefInDoc;    while (elementDef.ObjectValid () === 1) {        if (elementDef.Name === "manual") {            element.ElementDef = elementDef;            break;        }                    elementDef = elementDef.NextElementDefInDoc;    }}

frameexpert · Answer

Here is the second task, which replies on a couple of functions that aren't shown. I can provide them if you need them.

// Select the TOC component and wrap it in a toc element.
element = tocComp.ComponentElement;  
elementDef = getBookElementDef (book, "toc");
if (elementDef) {
    elementRange = getElementRange (element, SELECT_ELEMENT);
    book.ElementSelection = elementRange;        
    elementDef.WrapElement ();
}

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