Javascript to Unlock All Layers

[Bluekro]

I can't seem to find a simple javascript to "Unlock All Layers" for illustrator.

I just want to litterally unlock all layers 🙂

Any help out there? 

[Charu Rajput · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Please try following snippet to unlock all layers and sublayers in Illustartor

function unlockLayers(_layers) {
    for (var i = 0; i < _layers.length; i++) {
        if (_layers[i].locked) {
            _layers[i].locked = false;
        }
        if (_layers[i].layers.length)
            unlockLayers(_layers[i].layers);
    }
}
unlockLayers(app.activeDocument.layers);

Let us know if this helps

[Bluekro]

Perfect!

Thank you! 

[Charu Rajput]

You're welcome 🙂

[Zebra]

Can you explain how to do the same for a specific layer with a name? 

[Charu Rajput]

Hi @Zebra 

Is it single layer with that specific name or multiple layers with that name?

[Charu Rajput]

@Zebra 

Following snippet will unlock all layers with name "Test"

function unlockLayers(_layers) {
    for (var i = 0; i < _layers.length; i++) {
        if (_layers[i].locked && _layers[i].name == _layerName) {
            _layers[i].locked = false;
        }
        if (_layers[i].layers.length)
            unlockLayers(_layers[i].layers);
    }
}
var _layerName = "Test";
unlockLayers(app.activeDocument.layers);

And if there is a single layer at top level with name "Test" then there is no need to traverse all the layers. In this case following code will be sufficient.

var doc = app.activeDocument;
try {
    var _layer = doc.layers[_layerName];
    if (_layer.locked)
        _layer.locked = false;
} catch (e) {
    alert("No layer exists with name : " + _layerName)
}

[Zebra]

Thanks it works perfect 👌

[Darlene5E58]

Can you please explain this in laymans terms on how to accomplish this so I have access to my fonts to finish setting up an SVG file for cutting on vinyl.

I have no idea about scripting or coding.  Please help me access my fonts.

error reads: Some text was on a locked layer and the font could not be replaced

[soufianovitch]

woow you are amazing man Thanks