How to retrieve the default [Basic] value of the preflight profile configuration file in INDESIGN?

Question

When scripting the batch export of PDF files in INDESIGN, I encountered an issue with retrieving the preflight profile configuration. The problem lies in the fact that the default first value is "[Basic]," which would cause an error if passed to the following code:

var preflightProfile = app.preflightProfiles.item(preflightName);

since "[Basic]" is not a valid value. However, all other options from the dropdown menu work correctly. What is the correct value for [Basic]?

Aprking · Accepted Answer

The .item() method’s parameter can be either an index number or string—.itemByName only takes a string.

"[Basic]" doesn’t work in either case, not sure why? Might be a bug.

var preflightName = preflightDropdown.selection.text;
if (preflightName === "[Basic]") {
preflightName = 0;
}
The test has been passed. Thank you for @rob day assistance！

rob day · Answer

What is the correct value for [Basic]? Hi @Aprking , This is what I get—not sure why itemByName returns not valid:   $.writeln(app.preflightProfiles[0].name)//returns [Basic]var bpf = app.preflightProfiles.item(0)$.writeln(bpf.isValid + " " + bpf.name)//returns true [Basic]var bpf = app.preflightProfiles.firstItem()$.writeln(bpf.isValid + " " + bpf.name)//returns true [Basic]var bpf = app.preflightProfiles.itemByName("[Basic]")$.writeln(bpf.isValid )//returns false

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