How to script anchor allignments with objects?

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April 11, 2024
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Hi,

I have to left allign hundreds of symbols - Are these below settings achievable in a script?

Using chatgpt I cant get the code to work in java and wasn't sure if this was possible.

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Correct answer Robert at ID-Tasker

@Niko32511349sm76

This should do the trick:

Before:

After:

Then you can set properties for the ObjectStyle.

m1b

Community Expert

Hi @Niko32511349sm76, this script tries to do what you want. You need to set up the object style first, and put the correct name for the object style into the script (replace 'My Object Style Here').

- Mark

/**
 * Apply Object Style To All Anchored Objects
 * @author m1b
 * @discussion https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/how-to-script-anchor-allignments-with-objects/m-p/14549295
 */
function main() {

    var anchoredObjectStyleName = 'My Object Style Here';

    var doc = app.activeDocument,
        objectStyle = doc.objectStyles.itemByName(anchoredObjectStyleName);

    if (!objectStyle.isValid)
        return alert('Could not find object style "' + anchoredObjectStyleName + '".');

    doc.stories.everyItem().pageItems.everyItem().appliedObjectStyle = objectStyle;

};
app.doScript(main, ScriptLanguage.JAVASCRIPT, undefined, UndoModes.ENTIRE_SCRIPT, 'Apply Object Style To Anchored Objects');

brian_p_dts

Community Expert

Try a find for [Basic Graphics Frame] instead of [None]

brian_p_dts

Community Expert

Or, click on one of the objects and see what Object Style is applied.

brian_p_dts

Community Expert

How can we target the anchored objects? Are they the only anchored objects in the doc? Do they have unique extensions (ie png or psd) from other images in the doc? Do they have Object Styles applied? Are other Object Styles in use in thr doc?

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Niko32511349sm76Author

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The object is a library element that I just tend to copy and paste into the text box and then anchor accordingly. These symbols are the only anchored object in the doc and have no object styles apploed.