need a script to calculate raduis and create frame around shape

[aviel222]

I need a script that calculates the radius of a rectangle on the side, and creates a dotted pink square around a shape. Attached files

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gcxlylnbhy5vop3/AAATBuzwS1EFLzLUBPyE999da?dl=0

[pixxxelschubser]

Do you really need a script for that? I don't think.

 

Save a graphic style and apply it to all objects.

 

If that works for you

have fun

😉

[aviel222]

I asked to expand an existing script that I have attached because I do this thing many times a day. Nor did you refer to the fact that I need to calculate the radius. I would be grateful for the extension of the attached code.

[Monika Gause]

I would just ask the person who wrote the original script.

[femkeblanco]

By "radius" of a rectangle, do you mean diagonal of a rectangle?  I'm not sure where the r. 3528 in your attached file comes from. 

[Tom Winkelmann]

He was referring to the corner radius. Only he just made a mistake in the decimal place > instead of "r. 3528" he mean "r 3.528"

[pixxxelschubser]

Hi @Tom Winkelmann,

I'm the same opinion.

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Hi @aviel222,

1)

What about your other threads? Are they resolved?

For example:

Script correction to measure width and height together 

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2)

@aviel222 wrote: "I asked to expand an existing script … Nor did you refer to the fact that I need to calculate the radius …."

We are users like you. And we want to help you!

"Don't bite the hand that feeds you."

I gave you a partial solution to the outline (no scripting) that doesn't take any time - once the graphic style has been created. We don't know anything about your project. I am so sorry this was not acceptable to you!

Here is a script snippet that does the same - it creates a dashed stroke for the selected path item:

// pathItem_dashed_Stroke.jsx
// select one pathItem before running this script snippet
// regards pixxxelschubser

var aDoc = app.activeDocument;
var aSel = aDoc.selection[0];
aSel.stroked = true;
// swatch with name "CMYK Magenta" should already exists in your document
aSel.strokeColor = aDoc.swatches.getByName("CMYK Magenta").color;
aSel.strokeDashes = [2.8346457];
aSel.strokeWidth = 2.8346457;

There is no error management and you should build it into the other script yourself.

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3)

I will not make any changes to the script without the permission of the author! Sorry.

In addition, "your" script shown is an outdated variant.

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4)

The calculation of rounding depends on so many factors in your documents and objects that it is impossible to even remotely predict how much time it will take. So I cannot help you on this point.

[aviel222]

Thank you!!!

[aviel222]

Why is it so complicated to calculate the radius of the corners of the rectangle?
(diagonal of a rectangle)

I do not mind paying you for it
But depends on how many.

[aviel222]

"Round corners" 

[aviel222]

I just meant "round corners"

[femkeblanco]

Is this the radius we're talking about?  If so, it would seem that this is easy to calculate. 

 

[aviel222]

Yes!!! Exactly 

[pixxxelschubser]

Hi @femkeblanco 

please identify the roundness and if so the radius of each corner.

 

[femkeblanco]

Hi @pixxxelschubser.  I take your point about roundness.  But since we seem to be talking about a "radius", I presume we are talking about a (all symmetric) circle with a (single) radius. 

[pixxxelschubser]

Experience shows that one can very rarely rely on such assumptions. Especially if someone asks without an exact detailed description: Can someone write a script for me.

[femkeblanco]

I agree with your point:  detailed descriptions are critical. 

[aviel222]

Friends
There was a misunderstanding
I'm attaching a screenshot to what I need

[pixxxelschubser]

I'm sorry to have to laugh.

This is the worst case scenario. We don't have access to the Appearance panel and assigned effects.

[pixxxelschubser]

Ok. The long way is mostly possible:

• duplicate you pathItem ( = helpers object)
• expand helpers object
• read the values of each pathPoint
• calculate the radius of each corner
• write the values of your radii into document
• remove the helpers object

[aviel222]

pixxxelschubser

I did not understand anything.
I'm asking if you can write me a script
Thanks 

[pixxxelschubser]

Unfortunately not.
I'm just showing you how other scripters should go about it to get the value for the radii.

Don't forget: I previously posted the less complex script snippet for the dashed outline here in the thread. Have you tried it meanwhile?

And again:

@pixxxelschubser wrote: "…Hi @aviel222,

1)

What about your other threads? Are they resolved?

For example:

Script correction to measure width and height together …"

[aviel222]

Yes, it works great !!!
Thanks.

[aviel222]

So maybe someone else will help me about the round corners?

[femkeblanco]

// select round-cornered rectangle
var points = app.selection[0].pathPoints;
var x1 = points[4].anchor[0], x2 = points[5].anchor[0];
var y1 = points[4].anchor[1], y2 = points[5].anchor[1];
var rect1 = app.activeDocument.pathItems.rectangle(y1 + 20, x2 - 30, 20, 20);
var text2 = app.activeDocument.textFrames.areaText(rect1);
text2.contents = Math.abs(x1 - x2);

Note that this has to be a truly round-cornered rectangle and not an effect.  An effect is an appearance attribute, i.e. the rectangle appears to be round-cornered, but is not truly so.  If you used an effect, you need to expand the appearance first (Object > Expand Appearance).