Changing LAB values - needs to be added to API

[ishay1999]

Hi all, I am trying to write a script that will change the LAB values of a swatch.

I found out that Illustrator's API doesn't allow to directly change LAB values. e.g. 

doc.swatches.getByName("MySwatchName").color.l = 42;
doc.swatches.getByName("MySwatchName").color.a += 1;
doc.swatches.getByName("MySwatchName").color.b -= 2;

This code above is impossible to execute.

So I tried converting the swatch to CMYK/RGB, then make the changes I need and right after, change it back to LAB.

So as a temporary solution, I would love to know what is the formula, if I need to change the B value by +1, or the L value by -1 or -2, what is the corresponding action I need to do with the CMYK color, to reach the LAB change I want.

As a permanent solution, I would LOVE to hear from Adobe if you are considering making LAB values accesible through the API directly, and if so, when will it be possible.

[GerssonDelgado]

@ishay1999  check out this maybe it can help you

https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/how-do-i-change-values-of-lab-colors-in-illus... 

[CarlosCanto]

there's no need to ask multiple times (unless you're not the same user), check your other thread

https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/how-do-i-change-values-of-lab-colors-in-illus...

[Ravid2201088395xm]

Thank you, I did not see your answers for some reason through that other user.

Your code worked and helped me a lot. Thank you so much sir!

[Ravid2201088395xm]

And this was me, the author from another user... Arrgh I get confused a lot in here lol