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January 3, 2020
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Dimension box & Export to print

  • January 3, 2020
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Hi,

I have been trying to learn scripting for some time now as these script would speed up my work time ten fold and wonder if anyone can help me along the way.

 

i am looking for 2 scripts with 2 seperate functions,

 

Script 1;

Inside a indesign document you use the script which brings up a window with 3 options - dimensions, scale & media (scale and media can be dropdowns as these will be constant. and this will then imput a image box at the size imputed and displaying the dimensions.

 

Script 2;

this script will then select the image box content and open in a new indesign window at size with bleed (bleed size depends on the media) with a code in the bleed and save down as a high res print ready PDF.

 

i understand these are quite intricate scripts but if anyone can help or even just point me in the right direction it would be massivley appriciated

 

Thanks

 

Jack

 

 

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2 replies

Colin Flashman
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 7, 2020

I don't have these scripts on the shelf, but I have a free script that may do something similar to your first request. It adds dimension arrows around selected objects: https://colecandoo.com/2015/12/12/bonus-script-for-the-holidays-draw-arrows-around-an-object/

Concerning your second request, you may want to consider an InDesign plug-in called layout zone by automatication.com

If the answer wasn't in my post, perhaps it might be on my blog at colecandoo!
Inspiring
January 6, 2020

Are you working with AppleScript or ExtendScript (JavaScript)? I would be glad to help you once I know which.