Is it possible to run program functions with javascript?

[wckdtall]

In a nutshell, I want to run clean up, but recording it to an action still makes me confirm it. This is a pain on batch items. I'm looking/creating a script that does the same thing as cleanup, but figured I'd ask if one can utilize program functionality with any sort of scripting.

[CarlosCanto · Accepted solution]

sort of, you can run some menu commands, unfortunately in your case, it'll be exactly the same as in the user interface, it will still bring up the dialog.

app.executeMenuCommand ('cleanup menu item')

check here for more command strings

Re: [JS] CS6+ executeMenuCommand

[wckdtall]

Thanks for this! Thanks for being such a sagely member of the forums! This info doesn't seem to be in the reference guides, is it anywhere else aside from that forum post? I saw it in the object model viewer but it doesn't list much else after that.

[wckdtall]

This is brilliant Carlos! The fact that I can add logic to things will speed up my process immensely. With actions, I had to add guides in order to make sure the script didn't get an error, which in llly actions is a good 3 or 4 steps. Thanks again!

[wckdtall]

This has already proved useful, I'll still have to do some loops, but at least an easy method to clean up stray points.

app.executeMenuCommand('Stray Points menu item')

app.executeMenuCommand('clear')

[CarlosCanto]

you're welcome, I agree, it is one of the most useful additions to the DOM, it'll be even better if it was documented and if we had all the string commands...at least we have something to play with.

[Qwertyfly___]

This is another one that could use AHK.

var exe = new File("C:/1enter1enter.exe");
exe.execute();
app.executeMenuCommand ('cleanup menu item');

AHK script:

Sleep, 1000 
Send {Enter}
Sleep, 1000
Send {Enter}

the compiled AHK file can be downloaded from:

qwertyfly.com/files/1enter1enter.zip

this is my domain, you may get download blocked due to .exe file in zip.

I suggest installing AHK anyway as it will do a lot for you if you like to script to save you time.

[wckdtall]

That's awesome! Although, I need it to be mostly compatible on a mac.

[Qwertyfly___]

I've never spent any time on a mac so would not know where to start.

there are AHK style alternatives, such as AutoKey, but I don't think its still being developed.

maybe some external device such as a Tablet may have programmable keys, but not sure how much flexibility they would offer

[Qwertyfly___]

I also do not do Applescript.

But I think that can simulate keystrokes.

Correct me if I have this wrong...