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Frip
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June 6, 2022
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Learn JS for Illustrator

  • June 6, 2022
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Hello,
I would like to learn how to use Javascript for Illustrator. What do you think would be the most appropriate training?
Thanks for your help !
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    Correct answer femkeblanco

    A word of advice. JavaScript underwent a major revision in 2015 with version ES6. The version used in Illustrator scripting is ES3. All the new ES6 features will not work in Illustrator. If possible, find a pre-2015 source to learn from.

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    femkeblanco
    femkeblanco
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    June 6, 2022

    Do you know any JavaScript?  Before trying to manipulate the Illustrator-specific object model, you need to know the basics of JavaScript (variables, primitive vs. reference types, control statements, functions and objects, including arrays). 

      Frip
      FripAuthor
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      June 6, 2022
      No, I've never done JavaScript.
      I would like to train / learn (from the start).
      In the end I don't want to make a website, I want to use it with illustrator. 
      But you just gave me some starting points 😉 Thank you!
      marliton
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      marlitonCommunity Expert
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      June 6, 2022

      Hi. There are several foundational Javascript courses in Linkedin Learning, Udemy, etc.

       

      Marlon Ceballos
        Doug A Roberts
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        Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
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        June 6, 2022

        This document is an introduction to scripting (including JS) for AI that used to be available through adobe, but I can no longer find on the developer site:

        https://ai-scripting.docsforadobe.dev/

         

        After that, your best resource is the scripting reference, available in the downloads section of the developer site:

        https://developer.adobe.com/

         

        If you also need to learn non-Illustrator specific JS, there are numerous resources on the internet and I don't feel qualified to recommend any single one.

          Frip
          FripAuthor
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          June 6, 2022

          Thank you very much for your answer. My question was more about the specificity of the training. Front End - Back End. I have never done any code and I would like to be sure not to go in the wrong direction.

          Doug A Roberts
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          Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
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          June 6, 2022

          I'm not sure what you mean by specificity? Any basic JS training will be helpful if you are starting from scratch.

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