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pauly814
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April 13, 2009
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How to script all prefs ?

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How do I script adobe indesign (Win) prefs and presets?

I would like to scripts all the entries on the Preferences menu, is this possible and how do you do it?

I have tried to copy the:

C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Adobe\InDesign\Version 5.0

and

C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\InDesign\Version 5.0

directories, to get all my prefs accross 30+ PC's the same, but it does not work consistantly.

I would also like to make the stroke and swatch a certain thing.

Are there any guids out there of the variables for all the prefs etc?

thanks.

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Dave_Saunders
Inspiring
April 13, 2009

You have to script each one individually. I've made a small number of attempts to do this but usually became hopelessly bored by about the 10th or so item.

There's a small number of prefs that can't be set by script, most notably and deliberately the preference that allows attaching scripts.

Dave

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pauly814Author
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April 13, 2009

Do you happen to have a script with some prefs set, that I could look at?

And where can I find syntax for settings prefs in script?

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Dave_Saunders
Inspiring
April 13, 2009

Look under Resources on this page:

http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/scripting/

The tutorial and guides have many examples of setting preferences.

Dave

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