How I can export/save all sub-layers to multiple SVG files

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February 22, 2020
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Hi,

I have a AI file with 36 graphichs on ONE layer, I want to separate save into 36 single SVG files.

1. choosed released to layers (build) from LAYERS WINDOWS

2. now have 36 sub-layers (as pictures)

Now, how I can save these 36 sub-layers into 36 different SVG files ?

I tried MultpleExporter Script from gibhub but it CANNOT export sub-layers.

Anyone have ideas to help me on this topic ?

Thanks

Calvin

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Select the first sublayer, hold down the Shift key and click the last sublayer.

Drag all the sublayers above the toplayer and delete the empty layer.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Why do you need layers? Export for screens is not an options? https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/collect-assets-export-for-screens.html

MarshallW

New Participant

Is there a method to include relative position using "export for screens"? I'm using 2018 verison of Illustrator, so I am not sure if this is inlcuded as a function for Illustrator 2021

When exporting, the image dimension is cropped/ minized to only show the asset/icon. I know this is useful and handy in other situtations and is especially true for UI/UE design.

But for someone that is lazy like me. Is it possible to export the sub-layer image with a preset dimension or retain location in artboard?

Monika Gause

Community Expert

~~Unfortunately I have not found any answers to this.~~

But today, as I was going back through this thread. I thought, "what if you group assest with a invisible square/rectangle with preset dimension. In that case, would it make it so you export the icon but with fixed relative position"

So I went into illustrator and did exactly that. It solved the issue. But this work-around will eventually increase file-size by a lot. Also would mean for EACH asset, you have to produce a respective frame, therefore increasing time spent on the project. So I dont know how effective this method is.

For small projects, this is probably very effective.