app is not defined

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October 31, 2018
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Hello,

I am learning scripting for Illustrator and I have some problem, when I use ExtendScript, I have an error sometime : app is not defined.

I have to close Illusatrtor for continue to work with ESTK, do you have a solution, please?

Sorry for my bad english

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Correct answer Silly-V

Another way to accomplish the provided error is to use the "Reset" button under the "Debug" menu item. Do not press this button as it will erase all of your memory objects and the only way to bring it all back as far as I know is to restart Illustrator.

Even if you had never pressed this button, I suspect the issue is caused by the same reason: your "Data Browser" panel in the ESTK appears to be empty of all variables. Usually you should see a long list of constantly-existing necessary global variables in this panel, among which is the pre-defined 'app' variable.

Silly-VCorrect answer

Legend

Another way to accomplish the provided error is to use the "Reset" button under the "Debug" menu item. Do not press this button as it will erase all of your memory objects and the only way to bring it all back as far as I know is to restart Illustrator.

Even if you had never pressed this button, I suspect the issue is caused by the same reason: your "Data Browser" panel in the ESTK appears to be empty of all variables. Usually you should see a long list of constantly-existing necessary global variables in this panel, among which is the pre-defined 'app' variable.