Illustrator CC - removed option for SVG - Include Adobe Graphics Server Data

[agh21]

I am trying to create SVG files with variables names for dynamic scripting using Python. I see a recent Feb 2017 Adobe article re "saving a template for data-driven graphics" which states you can select Save As -> SVG -> More Options -> Include Adobe Graphics Server Data to "include all information needed for variable substitution in the SVG file."

No matter what I do, I do not see this option.  It seems that Adobe has discontinued Adobe Graphics Server (at least I cannot find any information online regarding the product). Did it also remove this option in the Save As Dialog? If so, is there a workaround to include Variable Names in the exported SVG file?

Thank you.

[Monika Gause]

The graphics server has been discontinued, and the same goes for that option.

[agh21]

Thank you for your answer - that is unfortunate! So, is there no way to retain/export variable tags from within Illustrator? Guess I might have to look into using Sketch, Inkspace or something else for my application if so.

Thanks again for your response.

Adam

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

You cannot add that code in any other way from Illustrator.

I guess I would give Inkscape a try. You can add a lot of attributes and metadata to an SVG using Inkscape.

Don't open these enhanced SVGs in Illustrator, because Illustrator will then delete all that data from your file.

[agh21]

Thanks again, Monika. Too bad that Inkscape's UI isn't as enjoyable as Illustrator. I may give Sketch a try...not sure how raw-SVG compatible that application is but it does seem to have a very active development cycle.

Adam