Scripting a repetitive save as command?

[WebbieFreddie]

Hello, 

I would like to automate(script) a workflow which saves my current file as pdf.

as it is, here are my current mouse clicks:

1-Go to file: Save as

2-Select, if not selected, pdf format.

3-Check to save in the same location as the original folder

4-Select the pdf options which are a pdfx-1a hybrid.

   Done.

I would love to simplify those steps with one click.

I tried it with actions but it keeps saving new files into the original folder that originated the action.

Can the above be done withe Javascript?

Thanks,

Freddie

[Ten A]

You can reference below snipet:

var pdfFile = new File(app.activeDocument.fsName.replace(".ai",".pdf"));
var saveOpts = new PDFSaveOptions(); //You can set PDF SaveOptions like below properties...
saveOpts.PDFXStandard = 2; //X1a 2001
app.activeDocument.saveAs (pdfFile, saveOpts);

In this case, We can use saveAs method under the document object.

[WebbieFreddie]

I tried running it without editing.

I opened an ai file and ran the script.

I know I need to edit it but my javascript skills are nascent.

I get this:

Error 21: Undefined is not an object.

Line: 1

->  var pdfFile=new

File(app.activeDocument.fsName.replace(".ai",".pdf"));

Can you run with an actual file and post the results?

I'm wondering if it is a syntax issue.

[Ten A · Accepted solution]

Try below code. It might works...

var pdfFile = new File(app.activeDocument.fullName.toString().replace(".ai",".pdf"));
var saveOpts = new PDFSaveOptions(); //You can set PDF SaveOptions like below properties...  
saveOpts.PDFXStandard = 2; //X1a 2001
app.activeDocument.saveAs (pdfFile, saveOpts);  

[WebbieFreddie]

Thank you!

I owe you a beer! at least...

Awesome. Four lines of code that will save me countless clicks during the day. Thanks Again.