How I can export/save all sub-layers to multiple SVG files

[wkcalvin]

Hi,

I have a AI file with 36 graphichs on ONE layer, I want to separate save into 36 single SVG files.

1. choosed released to layers (build) from LAYERS WINDOWS

2. now have 36 sub-layers (as pictures)

Now, how I can save these 36 sub-layers into 36 different SVG files ?

I tried MultpleExporter Script from gibhub but it CANNOT export sub-layers.

Anyone have ideas to help me on this topic ?

Thanks

Calvin

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Select the first sublayer, hold down the Shift key and click the last sublayer.

Drag all the sublayers above the toplayer and delete the empty layer.

[wkcalvin]

Thanks very much, works like a charm!!!

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.

[lauranunes.ca]

this doesn´t work for me :(((
when i drag the sublayers above the layer, then apper a bloqued symbol 

can you help me?

[MarshallW]

Hey, Laura

Have you found a solution to this? I am currently trying to accomplish the same goal as you are.

I noticed that you have the layer titled : nyt_exporter_info. 

I assume you attempted the method found in this youtube video as well : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9MX2moFX4A

[Monika Gause]

Why do you need layers? Export for screens is not an options? https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/collect-assets-export-for-screens.html

[wkcalvin]

Thanks very much, will try this option see if faster, thanks

[MarshallW]

Is there a method to include relative position using "export for screens"?  I'm using 2018 verison of Illustrator, so I am not sure if this is inlcuded as a function for Illustrator 2021

When exporting, the image dimension is cropped/ minized to only show the asset/icon. I know this is useful and handy in  other situtations and is especially true for UI/UE design. 

But for someone that is lazy like me. Is it possible to export the sub-layer image with a preset dimension or retain location in artboard? 

[adamb89692364]

Did you find an answer to this by chance? 

I would also like to export the sublayers as individual files using the size of the artboard for each one and not the size of the object itself. 

Adam

[MarshallW]

Unfortunately I have not found any answers to this.

But today, as I was going back through this thread. I thought, "what if you group assest with a invisible square/rectangle with preset dimension. In that case, would it make it so you export the icon but with fixed relative position"

So I went into illustrator and did exactly that. It solved the issue. But this work-around will eventually increase file-size by a lot. Also would mean for EACH asset, you have to produce a respective frame, therefore increasing time spent on the project. So I dont know how effective this method is.  

For small projects, this is probably very effective. 

[Monika Gause]

This script doesn't clip to artboard?

https://gist.github.com/TomByrne/7816376