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Hello, everyone. I am familiar with scripts, but I don't have a deep understanding of js.I need help with the following:- I have an artboard with some objects (all groups);- I need to fill the empty spaces on the artboard with other objects, for example, they could be rectangles measuring 5cm by 3.7598cm (but the future idea is to fill them with other files that have objects with the same dimensions);- This filling needs to take into account the best distribution of the objects, so that they do not overlap and that they follow a spacing of 3mm; - These rectangles can be rotated 90 and 180 degrees (as the script considers the best arrangement).- This 3mm spacing needs to be between the objects;- There is no need for spacing between the rectangles and the artboard limits.- The challenge is to calculate the area and calculate the possible arrangements to fill with the rectangles;- The best arrangement is not crucial for me, the important thing is just to fill to avoid so many empty spaces

Hello friend,Do you know how to quickly create text for people's names?If I created one text at a time it would definitely take a long time.My plan is to make someone's name around 5000 people's names*For example like this*For example like this  

Every file I open now I'm assaulted with with this demand for a needless click. Is there a way to disable the unwanted Adobe features that hinder more than they help?

Everytime I launch Illustrator 2024, the welcome screen is blank, without text or boxes.It is the first time launch, so I guess I am supposed to check item (terms and license etc) but dialogue box is blank.Closing the box, results in Illustrator crashing out. I attached an image to visually represent my challenge.Thanks in advance.

I have to install new swatch pallete "Artista textile colour collection" in illustrator but when I follow the instructions; I go to swatches library-other library-swatches-color books-I find the file ,click open and nothing happens. I can't find it anywhere Does somebody know what I can try, my colleague had no such issues, she is using windows and I'm on mac so maybe that is causing problems.

I am experiencing an issue when saving SVG files from Adobe Illustrator that contain editable text in Unicode fonts.The text appears perfectly fine within Adobe Illustrator while designing and previewing. However, once I save the file as an SVG and reopen it (either in Illustrator or any other SVG viewer), the text appears reversed.For example:The original text مدعا علیہ in Illustrator appears as ہیلع اعدم in the saved SVG file.Similarly, مدعی becomes یعدم. I'm using Tiny 1.2 SVG profile and using a Unicode "Mehr Nastaliq Web" font that supports Urdu script.Request for Help:Could this be an issue with how Illustrator handles right-to-left (RTL) scripts when exporting SVG files? Is there a workaround or specific settings I should use to ensure the text does not reverse in the SVG output?Thank you for your assistance.

Hi,I have the following problem: We are still working with Illustrator CS6 for our laser cutters. For the past few days, the Ctrl+P transfer to the UCP driver of the laser cutter has not been working as it should. All RGB lines are now only output in black. We are using an Illustrator template, which is not the issue since it works on our second laser cutter. So the problem must be somewhere in the interface. Unfortunately, it has been impossible for us to find the error so far.Best wishesSonja 

I've been using the default Action to remove fluff (unused swatches, symbols, brushes, etc.) but it has a funny quirk. I have a spot black color (named black) that always escapes the purge, even if it not used in the document. It is not set as the default stroke/fill, and there are no styles that use this swatch. Even if I run the Action twice the swatch remains. Even if I rename the swatch to something other than black it remains. Even if I rename the swatch and give it a different CMYK mix it remains. As a kludge, I've been using a combo of the default action and John Wundes' Delete Fluff script to get everything, but it is not an ideal solution. Wundes' script, which is unable to delete used brushes, roots out the offending swatch. It is unable to delete unused brushes, so following up with the default action clears those out. Also, Wundes' script is very slow and will often beach-ball the application, requiring a force-quit occasionally.Two questions:============Can anyone think of

Because I'm unable to invoke the "Select All Unused" menu item of the Swatches panel menu I'm trying to attack it programmatically.What I'm trying to determine is if it's sufficient to compare the Fill and Stroke Color of each Path Item (every path item of current document) or are there other items that should be examined to achieve the same results as the command in the Swatches panel menu? Page Items doesn't appear to contain a Fill Color property. I've got AppleScript code that appears to do the trick, but I'd like to get input so as to make sure I'm not missing something that my testing might not have uncovered.Thanks!Stephan

In the screenshot where the green rectangle appears, can be seen that an artistic brush belonging to the Watercolor group was applied to the profile of this figure, but, it is not detected in the properties panel, and I tried to get that tab from any of the 3 points of the same panel, but it is not available, and in the upper panel, in Brush Definition, it is not recognized either, but, as it can be visually verified, it is applied to the rectangle... Now I need to modify it, but I cannot modify something that only exists visually, but it is not detected... The other screenshot shows a pink rectangle, to which a brush from the same group was also applied, and it is recognized in several parts of the interface. So: Was the file corrupted? If so, why could this have happened, and is there anything that can be done to “uncorrupt” it?  Or... is it a configuration matter so that it shows the brush it certainly has applied, so that it recognizes it? I attach bot

Hello, I'm feeling incredibly frustrated after struggling to figure out how to align the Perspective Grid to a specific object. https://youtu.be/odbkyE-plAgCould someone please watch the video and let me know how to do it?Is it even possible to achieve this with the Perspective Grid?Thank you so much in advance!

I wanted to make a Christmas tree, so I made several triangles and combined them into one, but it didn't look fun, so I changed it a little bit. Then I pressed it to use the mesh tool, but it got out of my control. It's been 2 days since I used Illustrator. I don't know how to find a solution, no matter how much I look for itI don't know if I want to find another way.Is there a way for the mesh tool to be fully operational, adjust the handles etc. of the mesh tool, or create a gradient in that unusual object shape?I want to make a gradation in that shape in the future and make a nice creation....help

I keep getting this error, have tried to change the location of the folder to several places where I am sure permissions are for everyone to read-write, with no luck. Anyone else having this problem? And figured out how to solve it? 

I dont know which step went wrong. Those shapes(pic 1) were supposed to be single paths(pic 2). How to convert them into single paths? Thanks!  

I'm creating a script called "Export Assets to Cavalry". It uses custom Actions in functions to work around the lack of native Illustrator scripting API. In my case, I'm using a make_action() function to get an array of highlighted layers in the Layers palette. Everything works great when launched from the File menu. Now I want to attach a Function Key keyboard shortcut to it, but since Illustrator once again lacks the ability to attach shortcuts to user Scripts (like PS can), the workaround is to attach a Menu Item to an action in the Actions palette. But now this creates a recursive loop, wherein, when executed from the Action palette, when I fire off specific parts of my script , my script creates a temp folder called 'Scripted_Actions' and causes Illustrator to hang. I have to Force Quit and I get a crash report from Illustrator.  The attached image shows what's on screen when it hangs. The "Selection only" functionality is calling the internal script actions, which

How do I use script or code to modify the display units in the current document in Illustrator? My current units are millimeters (or centimeters) but I want to change it to pixels using a script because I have other scripts running in an environment that require fixed units to be pixels. I need to have the document environment in pixels before running it. I checked a lot of information but couldn't find a solution, is there a way to use code completion?

Are you getting these errors while opening a document created in an older version of Illustrator with East Asian text layouts?? We've got you covered. The Reflow Viewer in Adobe Illustrator simplifies working with East Asian text created in older versions. It allows users to view, analyze, and update text layouts when opening older documents by flagging changes in text positioning and line breaks. The tool compares layouts between versions, making it easier to edit older documents without needing manual adjustments.   Key features and highlights Mark Affected Text: Displays a shield icon on text objects that have updated layouts, making it easy to identify changes. Review Text Layout Changes: View changes across the entire document or highlight specific text objects. Display Options: Toggles between old and new text layouts for comparison. View Modes: Choose between displaying the old layout with customizable colors, overlaying old (magenta) and new (cyan) layouts for compa

I’m working on several projects, including business cards, booklets, label sticker packaging , stationery letterhead, and large-format designs. I want to ensure my designs are high-quality and print-ready. Could you share tips, best practices, or resources for creating professional marketing materials in Illustrator? Specifically, I’d love advice on handling branded elements, seasonal products, and gift designs.

There is one layer in the file, on which there are a number of objects like in the picture. How to arrange these objects (from this layer) on separate layers in the same order as they are arranged? This way, each sub-object will be on a separate layer. 

I have a CSV File with the following data:10, 23, 55, 123, 150 ... I have a Javascript File which I use in Adobe Illustrator.The following code creates 10 rectangles that are each shifted by 20 pixels and placed on the artboard. So far it works.var myDocument = app.activeDocument; var artLayer = myDocument.activeLayer; var mypos = 0; var i = 0; while (i < 10) { var rect = artLayer.pathItems.rectangle( 0, mypos, 200, 600 ); i++; mypos = mypos + 20; } Now I want to use the values ​​from the CSV file for the coordinates/position of the rectangles instead of mypos + 20. The open dialog appears and I can select the CSV file. So far it works.Now I don't know how to process the data from the CSV file and go through the array to use the values. var csvFile = File.openDialog("Choose CSV file.", "*.csv"); var csvContents = ""; if (csvFile) { csvFile.open('r'); csvContents = csvFile.read(); csvFile.close(); } 

hello there,can anyone over here has any useful automation tools for jersey making company.i work for a jersey making company here.the process in it involves creating a customized jersey design for first.then we have to sort the sizes of players with name and number which are customized.is there anyone here who can help me outfeel free dm me.

I have some documents in Points that I want to set to Millimeters using a JSX script, then save them.I have tried the following code:var document = app.activeDocument;document.rulerUnits = RulerUnits.Millimeters;document.units = RulerUnits.Millimeters;After executing, the document (File > Document Setup > Units) and the ruler are still in Points.Is it possible to change the unit by script?

Why do I need to disable the control top bar to export as > every time, if I need to export my work I have to select all artboard with the selection tool 

In my swatch Panel there is a User Defined option but mine is grayed out. How do I locate it or access it? 

What is the best know-how on working with multiple language on packaging in Illustrator. We are making packaging with over 8 -9 langauges where current we copy past each langauge in the file and in some case we copy paste each word for Excel, and translations for a PDF, it a lot of manual work, is there a workflow to make this a bit easier and faster, when you have 8+ langauges it become a lot of work just copy -past,  See examples langauges, enclosed we work with the following langauges NL- EN- DE- FR - PL- CZ - IT - ES - SK - PT - RO it would be great if there is work-flow to fine tune this process, currently it's a lot of work, copy, pasting, removing style, adding style to sections of the text and so on, I can't image this how very big companies do this, with a lot of products and langauges If you have any tips and tricks please let me know,