script to pathitem convert to rectangle and expand appearance

[rui huang]

Hi there,

how to write script to below three steps for pathitem ,  thanks

pathitem .CONVERT_TO_RECTANGLE;

script to step2 and step3

artb.add(pathitem.geometricBounds);

step1,

step2

step3

[pixxxelschubser · Accepted solution]

1. What ist your Illustrator version?
2.  Why so complicated?

Please try it with a newer version (open document and one pathItem required)

var aDoc = app.activeDocument;
var pItBds = aDoc.pathItems[0].geometricBounds;

aDoc.artboards.add ([ pItBds[0], pItBds[1], pItBds[0]+(pItBds[2]-pItBds[0]), pItBds[1]+(pItBds[3]-pItBds[1]) ])

Does that makes sense for you?

[rui huang]

You've been a great help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and solving my problem.

[pixxxelschubser]

You're welcome.