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How do you select a layer by name using Javascript?

You can do this in Applescript using this code:

set active layer of active window to layer "Layout" of myDocument

I can't figure out the correct syntax in Javascript.

Anyone know how to do this?

Any information would be greatly appreciated,

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Correct answer Laubender

In JavaScript you can use the following code:

app.activeDocument.activeLayer=app.activeDocument.layers.itemByName("Layout");

For "app.activeDocument" use "myDocument", if you prefer.

Uwe

Inspiring

Hi,

Use the below line to select the layer by name.

app.activeDocument.activeLayer = app.activeDocument.layers.itemByName("[Layer Nnme]");

Regards,

Ramkumar .P

Harbs.

Legend

item() works the same as itemByName()

Harbs

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In JavaScript you can use the following code:

app.activeDocument.activeLayer=app.activeDocument.layers.itemByName("Layout");

For "app.activeDocument" use "myDocument", if you prefer.

Uwe

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that worked! Thanks for the help!

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