Image tracing problems

[uldisp84111569]

I have problems with object tracing in automat mode. Actions I record don't recognize any settings for image tracing. Images always are traced by default setting which is black and white. And there is no way to change it. Point is that I need to trace many layers of images in one document. Batch tracing via Adobe Bridge wouldn’t do this time. Any clues how fix this problem?

[Srishti Bali]

Hi uldisp84111569,

I would request you share some more information on this like:

Operating system(Exact version of Windows or MAC)

Exact version of Illustrator

Detailed video of the workflow to elaborate the issue.

Regards,

Srishti

[uldisp84111569]

Hi!

I use both Mac (Sierra) and Windows 10. And latest version of Illustrator. The point of the problem is that there is no way to change default trace settings (which is always black and white) When I record tracing actions in Illustrator it always uses default (B&W) settings when the action is played and no setting parameters  appear in the script window as well. Obviously, this is how the program was built and there is no other way to change it unless you use a special script to bypass default settings.

[Srishti Bali · Accepted solution]

Hi uldisp84111569,

That is correct, it takes default setting only. However, this seems to be a great feature, would you mind taking few minutes to raise this feature request here at Adobe InDesign Feedback form. This is the best way of communicating to the Engineering and Product Management teams regarding issues and suggestions so they can be implemented in future releases.

Regards,

Srishti

[skifnlisa]

If you find the Image Trace script in the Illustrator Presets folder, look for the code below.

Change the 3 to an 8, and you will get a runnable script that uses Low Fidelity Photo preset.

I have not tried other numbers, but presumably other numbers refer to other presets.

// Trace the placed item

                        var t = p.trace();

                        t.tracing.tracingOptions.loadFromPreset(tracingPresets[3]);

                        app.redraw();