Can an Action close a file without saving - or asking permission ???

Question

I'm using an Action in a Batch operation. The procedure opens each AI file in an Input folder, one at a time, and writes a specific size JPG into an Output folder.

Since the AI files aren't being changed, I don't need or want to save them. (I'd prefer not to, in order to preserve their last edit timestamp.)

But the Action script can't close a file without saving! So I have to choose NO for every file in the batch. I tried inserting a Revert command before the Save, but Revert also asks for permission. (Yes, the Action is being run without the dialog option enabled.)

Is there a way for an Action to close a file without saving or asking permission? Having to grant permission for each file, from a folder that might contain hundreds of files, defeats some of the convenience of a Batched Action.

Thanks in advance,

Allen

CarlosCanto · Accepted Answer

there's a flag that tells the application the document needs saving. We can turn that flag off with this script

// turn edited flag off
activeDocument.saved = true;

- place the script in the scripts folder

- restart illustrator

- record an action to run the script

- insert the action right before closing the document in you existing action set

- batch as usual

let me know if it works for you.

thanks

Carlos

Allen Cobb · Answer

Thanks, Carlos. I'll try that and report back.Cheers, and stay safe,Allen

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