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October 7, 2021
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ESTK: Cannot create new or edit existing scripts

  • October 7, 2021
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Hi All,

It has been around a year since I have been writing scripts. Now I have to write a new one and cannot.

I can run existing scripts, but if I select File>Script>New Script, nothing happens. No form opens. Likewise, I can open the Script Catalog, but if I select a script and click Edit, the script is not displayed. 

I'm using FrameMaker 2019 Version: 15.0.8.979.

I have tried resetting the 15 folder, deleting temp files, restarting FrameMaker and restarting my latpop, to no avail.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Aviva

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    Correct answer frameexpert

    The ExtendScript Toolkit is no longer installed with FrameMaker and apparently has been deprecated by Adobe. They recommend Visual Studio Code and a plugin that wires it to FrameMaker. I am not sure the details, but you can check this article:

    https://medium.com/adobetech/extendscript-debugger-for-visual-studio-code-public-release-a2ff6161fa01

    I have been using Notepad++ to edit my scripts.

    2 replies

    Klaus Göbel
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    October 18, 2021
    Aviva5EC5Author
    Inspiring
    October 18, 2021

    Oh that's good to hear! Did you try it out? Does it work well?

    frameexpert
    Community Expert
    frameexpertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 7, 2021

    The ExtendScript Toolkit is no longer installed with FrameMaker and apparently has been deprecated by Adobe. They recommend Visual Studio Code and a plugin that wires it to FrameMaker. I am not sure the details, but you can check this article:

    https://medium.com/adobetech/extendscript-debugger-for-visual-studio-code-public-release-a2ff6161fa01

    I have been using Notepad++ to edit my scripts.

    Aviva5EC5Author
    Inspiring
    October 18, 2021

    Thanks for letting me know! Quite frustrating...