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.left .top coordinates in mm
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I'm sure this is simple but how can I get and set the .left and .top settings for an object in mm?
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the native script units are in points (72/inch) so google the ratio of whatever 1pt is in mm and multiply your .left and .top by them.
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I just had to do this today, and it's 2.83465
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that's weird I found this value pt > mm .35277777777777800000, I tried it and it is exact.
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depends on which way you want to go
2.83465 pts = 1 mm
0.352777 mm = 1 pt
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