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rcraighead
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August 2, 2018
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Select and delete objects by "type" Javascript

  • August 2, 2018
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I am trying to write a Javascript snippet that will select all "Text Objects" and "Brush Objects" on the current document's visible, unlocked layers, then delete the objects.

This thread about "Execute Menu Item" seemed promising, but I could not figure out the proper object names to use. Executing a menu item may not be the most efficient approach anyway.

Can someone help me with this? Thanks.

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Correct answer Disposition_Dev
function test()
{
    var docRef = app.activeDocument;
    var sel;
    docRef.selection = null;
    app.executeMenuCommand("Brush Strokes menu item");
    sel = docRef.selection;
    for(var x=sel.length-1;x>=0;x--)
    {
        sel.remove();
    }
    app.executeMenuCommand("Text Objects menu item");
    sel = docRef.selection;
    for(var x=sel.length-1;x>=0;x--)
    {
        sel.remove();
    }
   
}
test();

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Disposition_Dev
Disposition_DevCorrect answer
Legend
August 2, 2018
function test()
{
    var docRef = app.activeDocument;
    var sel;
    docRef.selection = null;
    app.executeMenuCommand("Brush Strokes menu item");
    sel = docRef.selection;
    for(var x=sel.length-1;x>=0;x--)
    {
        sel.remove();
    }
    app.executeMenuCommand("Text Objects menu item");
    sel = docRef.selection;
    for(var x=sel.length-1;x>=0;x--)
    {
        sel.remove();
    }
   
}
test();
    rcraighead
    rcraigheadAuthor
    Legend
    August 2, 2018

    Thank you, William! Works like a charm. Where's the tip jar?

    I will study this and see what I can learn for next time.

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