Can you change the default state of a layer with javascript from a button?

Question

I am looking to change the layer's set Default state from "off" to "on" so when saved it will remain "on".

try67 · Accepted Answer

Sure, let's take a simple example. You have a layer called "Layer1" and you want to set its default state using a field.

Create a (hidden) text field called "Layer1State" and add the following code as a doc-level script:

var ocgArray = this.getOCGs();
if (ocgArray!=null) {
    for (var i=0; i<ocgArray.length; i++)  {
        if (ocgArray.name=="Layer1") {
            ocgArray.state=this.getField("Layer1State").valueAsString=="1";
            break;
        }
    }
}

Now you just need to set the value of the field as "1" if you want the layer to be visible when the file is opened, or to anything else if you want it to be hidden.

For example, if you want to save the current state of the layer when the file is saved, you can place this code under the document's Will Save event:

var ocgArray = this.getOCGs();
if (ocgArray!=null) {
    for (var i=0; i<ocgArray.length; i++)  {
        if (ocgArray.name=="Layer1") {
            this.getField("Layer1State").value = (ocgArray.state) ? "1" : "0";
            break;
        }
    }
}

overnau22418802i2xn · Answer

Dear, Reidzilla!I'm trying to solve absulutely the same qust as described in your question. Doing the same as described in the topic and it doesn't work &#128542;I have a layer with name "0_Status" and the radio button with name "3_YES_2.1"Initially layer has staus OFF (by default).When I press radio button, the layer becomes visible. After press Save, This layer should change default layer from OFF to ON. But it not working &#128542;Using the following script (put it at the end of the script line of the button) var ocgArray1 = this.getOCGs();if (ocgArray!=null) {for (var i=0; i<ocgArray.length; i++) {if (ocgArray1.name=="0_Status"){this.getField("3_YES_2.1").value = (occArray.state) ? "1" : "0"; }}}Please help me to find the solution, appretiate in advance for assistance of the Best community!

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