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Free Javascript for scaling with Golden Ratio

Engaged ,
Dec 11, 2021 Dec 11, 2021

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What does the script do?
The script creates copy(s) of a selected object and reduces it with 68.2 % (figure for the golden ratio).

 

Where to find the Javascript ScalingGoldenRatio.jsx?

See https://www.behance.net/gallery/133015265/Javascript-for-Illustrator-Scaling-with-Golden-Ratio 

 

How to use Javascript ScalingGoldenRatio.jsx

(1) Select exactly one object or group in Illustrator.

(2) Start the script e.g. by dragging it onto the Illustrator.

(3) Enter the number of copies you want, e.g. "2", then you will get the object reduced twice with the factor 0.682.

 

A114-2D-AI-JS-GoldSchnitt0.png

 

Have fun with it.

– Jens

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Engaged ,
Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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New version 2.0 with user interface for all options. Link see above.

Have fun.

 

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Community Expert ,
Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Forgive me if I'm being dense, but what is this doing that the transform effect doesn't already?

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Engaged ,
Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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It is an exercise in programming in Javascript for Illustrator.

My script can also lighten the area colour per step and reduce the thickness of the edge per step.

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Community Expert ,
Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Well, Doug, I can imagine that it is just a harmless offer that may be useful sometimes.

 

On the other hand, there are a lot of scripts that do things that can also be done with built-in tools. Or bumpy actions.

 

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Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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Of course I wouldn't mean to discourage such things Kurt. I'm more interested in the possibility that I am being dense.

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Community Expert ,
Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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Jens,

 

As far as I know, the Golden (reduction) Ratio is 0.618034, rather than 0.682, in other words about 10% less. I believe you can also use 2 divided by 1 + the square root of 5 to have/keep it as close to exact as possible.

 

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Engaged ,
Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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Hi Jacob,

your are right. I have changed the value to 61.80339887 %. In the new user interface, any other value such as 50 % can also be entered.
Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/125369255/Javascript-for-Illustrator-RotateArtboard 

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Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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The exact number doesn't matter, because the Golden section is a myth anyway.

https://www.fastcompany.com/3044877/the-golden-ratio-designs-biggest-myth

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Community Expert ,
Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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is it not Divine in Nature?!! oh no!!! first Santa was a myth, then Flat Earth was a myth, what's next UFO's?!!!

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Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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it can't get any more golden than that hahahah

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Dec 17, 2021 Dec 17, 2021

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It's so beautiful... it must be divine.

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Dec 17, 2021 Dec 17, 2021

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Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021

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Can you see the difference now, Doug?

 

The script - unlike the Transform effect and despite some daring fake news claiming that the golden ratio is just a myth - finally led to the irrevocable insight that the golden ratio is there and of course true, just as Ton's striking proof shows.

 

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