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mr_pathi
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December 4, 2011
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Release all anchored objects at once

  • December 4, 2011
  • 8 replies
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Dear All, I want to release an all anchored objects from my file. All anchors are created inside the table. I am using InDesign CS4.

I have a file for 4 pages which is containing more than 150 images to be released from anchored. That images should be placed in the same place. Only need to release. I want to do this for more than 100 files (400 pgs. it may increase in future). I tried this in Search/replace option using Object, but only i can able to find using custom option in the anchor options panel, not able to relase using search and replace.

Please help me ASAP.

Thanks in Advance, Thiru

    Correct answer Marc Autret

    Hi Pathi,

    i have tested the above js code its working fine, But still i dont know what is your expectations. Can you please provide the snapshot before and after.

    thx

    csm_phil


    Try this:

    var a = app.activeDocument.allPageItems, t;
    while( t = a.pop() )
        {
        t.isValid &&
        t.hasOwnProperty('anchoredObjectSettings') &&
        (t.parent instanceof Character) &&
        (t=t.anchoredObjectSettings).isValid &&
        t.releaseAnchoredObject();
        }

    @+

    Marc

    8 replies

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    Akhilesh_Mandal4135
    Participant
    February 19, 2025

    BIUTTT

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    mutale83
    Participant
    August 9, 2024

    Worked like a charm

    Peter Kahrel
    Community Expert
    Peter KahrelCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 27, 2023

    What's wrong with the script that Marc Autret posted (see the answer marked as correct)?

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    bren87
    Inspiring
    October 30, 2023

    Woah!  I didn't see there was a correct script.  This is phenomenal!

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    bren87
    Inspiring
    October 25, 2023

    There really needs to be a script to release ALL anchored objects in a document, similar to how Break All Text Threads works.

    This script is very helpful, as you can release an anchored object with one click, but you still have to individually click on every single anchored object which is massively tedious.

    https://creativepro.com/releasing-inlines/

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    Ravi Kumar5D66
    Participant
    September 27, 2021

    Ravi

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    mhjbnz
    Participant
    January 30, 2020

    Here's my effort, building on Marc's work: https://gist.github.com/mhjb/5f78dee507754f0871891efe2c70d5ba

    This script 'frees' & styles all anchored texts in a document, replacing anchors with the contained text

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      CreeDeaux
      Participating Frequently
      January 12, 2017

      Wanted to add something to this old thread about the script to release all anchored objects.

      If you double click it and nothing happens, it may be because the objects are considered un-releasable by InDesign. Like if you click one and go to the anchored objects menu, the release option is grayed out. This may be a bug or have to do with grouping.

      You can fix it by clicking within the text box containing those objects, doing select all, and then going up to object - anchored object - Options. Then change the position dropdown to "Custom". At this point the objects may all collapse together since they no longer have their previous position settings... but they will now be allowed to release. At this point the script should work.

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        carolinaruwer
        Participant
        August 9, 2021

        Thanks a lot!

         

        Carolina Porto Ruwer
        winterm
        winterm
        Legend
        December 4, 2011

        it seems your question already answered.

        take a look here:

        http://forums.adobe.com/message/2609468#2609468

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          mr_pathiAuthor
          Known Participant
          December 5, 2011

          Thanks for your reply. But I am new to scripting, so i am not able to make that script completely. So could you plz give me the full code of the script?

          For more information:

          The file contains Inline anchored object and custom anchored objects in the table. And there is no link between frames. Each page having separate frame.

            Marc Autret
            Marc AutretCorrect answer
            Legend
            December 5, 2011

            Hi Pathi,

            i have tested the above js code its working fine, But still i dont know what is your expectations. Can you please provide the snapshot before and after.

            thx

            csm_phil


            Try this:

            var a = app.activeDocument.allPageItems, t;
            while( t = a.pop() )
                {
                t.isValid &&
                t.hasOwnProperty('anchoredObjectSettings') &&
                (t.parent instanceof Character) &&
                (t=t.anchoredObjectSettings).isValid &&
                t.releaseAnchoredObject();
                }

            @+

            Marc

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