Simple script to run batch on multiple files

[thedesigndoktor]

Hi everybody,

I am trying to do the following:

1) Open the first .ai file  in a specific folder

2) run an action (that exports the file as a PNG) with the batch process in order to cycle through the variable data

3) repeat with the second .ai file

I am quite a beginner in the coding field but I think this should be very simple, but I dontd know how to code step 2) Any help would be appreciated very muc

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[pixxxelschubser]

thedesigndoktor  schrieb

… but I think this should be very simple …

Sorry. Do you have scripting experience to say it's simple?

But anyway: here is your 'simple' way (many thanks to Silly-V) :

Creating a dynamic action to use with app.doScript() method.

Have fun

[thedesigndoktor]

Yes I have a lot of experience writing VBA code for Excel, but I am new to coding in Illustrator.

Thanks for the link I will check it ou

[pixxxelschubser]

thedesigndoktor  schrieb

Yes I have a lot of experience writing VBA code for Excel …

Then it really should be a simple task for you.

An advice: most scripts here in forum meantime are written in Javascript (Adobe Extendscript). Maybe it could be a good idea to have a look into Illustrators Javascript DOM.