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talltim1
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November 4, 2013
Question

Split Illustrator file into multiple files

  • November 4, 2013
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Is it possible to have a script that would split up an Illustrator file that contains a number of groups of elements into individual files... for example, here is a download link for a file that has different types of moustaches and I want each moustache as an individual file... I have hundreds of Illustrator files like this that have 4, 8, 15, 20 or more illustrations all bunched onto the one file that I need to split up. I'm using CS4, thanks very much.

Tim

http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/wljwf6

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Gustavo Del Vechio
Inspiring
November 4, 2013

Hi Tim

I´ve downloaded your file and perceived each moustache is a group in the artwokr. What you can do in your script is work with groupItems; Use a loop to cycle between the groupItems then use a copy, create new file and paste. Write a save commanbd in the script.

So, yes, based on your example, it´s normally possible to get what you want using scripts

Try to write the script, if you have questions and problems, publish the code I help you.

Best Regards

Gustavo.

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talltim1Author
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November 4, 2013

If I knew a thing about script writing I would try Is it something a complete novice like myself could do? Where do I start?

Thanks, Tim

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