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mbrock1234321
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July 7, 2016
Question

Illustrator script to change color of layers, save as *.ai, export to *.svg, etc. (starting with *.dxf format)

  • July 7, 2016
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I need help! I have 10,000 unique image files in *.dxf format (created in AutoCAD). The files
are located in a specific file folder on a server. Each file contains several
layers, including two color layers—one layer named "DOOR FILL" and
one layer named "GLASS". I need an Illustrator script to 1) open a
file, 2) change the color of the DOOR FILL layer to a specific RGB color, 3)
move the GLASS layer to the top, 4) change the color of the GLASS layer to a
specific RGB color, 5) resize the art board to fit the graphic, 6) save the
file with the same file name with *.ai extension), 7) export the file as *.svg
format, then 😎 open the next file in the folder and complete the same steps.
This script needs to run in Illustrator 9.0 (because it can open the *.dxf
files without file type errors or distortion of the image). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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Silly-V
Silly-V
Legend
July 7, 2016

Whoa, isn't this a good amount of work! However, wasn't Illustrator scripting only available starting with CS2? Or was it only my assumption based on the documentation listed in Illustrator Scripting | Adobe Developer Connection

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mbrock1234321Author
Participant
July 7, 2016

Okay, I think I've found a way to convert all of the *.dxf files to *.ai files (in Illustrator 9.0). I found a "scriptographer" plug in for 9.0 that will allow me to script this file conversion process for my 10,000 image files. I won't try to script everything in 9.0, just the conversion from *.dxf to *.ai. So the *.dxf file type problem (requiring Illustrator 9.0) is resolved. Now, I can open the *.ai files in a later version of Illustrator, and hopefully complete the scripting for the color changes, resize of the art board, etc. I own a copy of Illustrator CS4, and also now subscribe to CC. Any direction on the script I need to perform the needed steps?

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mbrock1234321Author
Participant
July 7, 2016

Do you have any code written yet that you need help with or are you looking for someone to write it for you?


William, I am looking for someone to write the code for me. I am happy to compensate for this work. Thanks.

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