Path Offset Method Javascript 2021

[defaultkfzknq8usy09]

Hows it going guys,

I was just wondering if anyone knows of a path offset method withing the SDK or API for Illustrator. I saw a post from 2009 talking about this issue and how there is no method created for it yet. Does anyone know if they came out with one in the 2017 relase? If not can someone point me in the right direction as to how best go about offsetting a path from the API.

Thanks !

[CarlosCanto]

check this thread for applying offset path

https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator/illustrator-javascript-count-area-with-offset/td-p/115647...

[defaultkfzknq8usy09]

Thanks for this Carlos! I am trying to offset a path 5 times and this will help  me alot. Seems like xml strings are the driving force here is there a resorce I can look into to see what this means <Dict data="R mlim 4 R ofst value I jntp 2 "/>.

[CarlosCanto]

yes, check these thread for a full explanation and samples

https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/pageitem-applyeffect-liveeffectxml/m-p/731522...

https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/scripting-live-effects/m-p/11744702#M259079

[defaultkfzknq8usy09]

This is great! Thanks for this Carlos!!