Script for select sequentially all paths/compound paths by position at layer

[siomosp]

Hello

I am looking for a script for selecting sequentially all ungrouped paths or compound paths of the selected layer  by position 

e,g

Layer 1

   path4 

   path3

   compound 2

   path1

The script will select

path1,

after 1 second the

compoundpath2,

after  1 second the

path3 and

so on

It is possible?

[Charu Rajput · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Try following code

function main() {
    var doc = app.activeDocument;
    app.selection = null;
    var selectedLayer = doc.activeLayer;
    var _pageItems = selectedLayer.pageItems
    for (var i = 0; i < _pageItems.length; i++) {
        if (_pageItems[i].typename == 'PathItem' || _pageItems[i].typename == 'CompoundPathItem') {
            try {
                var item = _pageItems.getByName((i+1));
                item.selected = true;
            } catch (e) {
                try {
                    var item = _pageItems.getByName((i+1));
                    item.selected = true;
                } catch (e) {

                }
            }
        }
    }
}

main();

Above script assume, you have name items as 1, 2, 3 ,4 and so on.

Here is my question : Is your items are in sequence in layers always? If yes, above script can be modified but in case they are not in sequence but have name like 1, 2, 3 ,4 ,5 and so on then try above script. Make sure name should not be like <compond path> 3 as in your screenshot. 

NOTE : Also, make sure to select the layer before running the above script. In your case, select layer with name "cut"

[siomosp]

Hello,

it is perfect for my needs, thank you

Best regards