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Create shape when making new doc in illustrator

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May 31, 2022
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Is there a way to tell illustrator to create a shape that is the same size as the art board when creating a new doc?

EX: I'm creating a wall wrap that is 158x103.

- I start by creating a new file with the art board set at those dimensions.

- The I have to create a box that is the same size as the art board.

My Question - Can illustrator create a shape to the art board size automatically without me having to put the document size in twice?

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Correct answer Mike_Gondek10189183

That would be a nice feature for the rectangle tool.:)

Best you can do without scripting, is with any document in correct color mode open

select and delete all
create a rectangle to size
artboard tool>> fit to selected art
save as to a new filename

femkeblanco

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If all you want is a rectangle the same size as the artboard, that can be done with one line of code.

app.activeDocument.pathItems.rectangle(0, 0, app.activeDocument.width, app.activeDocument.height);

Mike_Gondek10189183

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That would be a nice feature for the rectangle tool.:)

Best you can do without scripting, is with any document in correct color mode open

select and delete all
create a rectangle to size
artboard tool>> fit to selected art
save as to a new filename

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EricfordEdwardsAuthor

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Thanks!

CarlosCanto

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yes, it's possible with a script. Are you trying to write your own scripts?

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EricfordEdwardsAuthor

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Potenitally - Not sure how to set that funtionality though

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