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photogyulai
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May 27, 2016
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How to get or set units?!

  • May 27, 2016
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Hey Guys!

I have some extensions that measure the width and height...

but if the

Edit menu>> preferences >> units are in centimeter

the result of the measurement will be faaaarrr different than in pixels

like:

43 in cm

500000 in pixels...

is there any option for getting the units type or setting it permanently or temporarly?!?

I found this one but it didnt do anything:

app.scriptPreference.measurementUnit = app.MeasurementUnits.PIXELS;

any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks!!

Ben

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Correct answer Chuck Uebele
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;//sets the units to pixels
var whatUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits;//gets whatever the current units are.

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photogyulai
photogyulaiAuthor
Inspiring
May 28, 2016

okay one ore question!!!

how do you get info like this ?!? :-)

i tried to search in the js reference guide ... but didnt find anything...

"we simply know" is not an answer!!! :-D

Chuck Uebele
Community Expert
Chuck UebeleCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 28, 2016

Info like what?

photogyulai
photogyulaiAuthor
Inspiring
May 28, 2016

info like how do you get or set the units etc. :-)   (the purpose is>> if you can point to a source, method... my life would be easier :-)

(as i see. Many things that You know here, not represent in the script ref guides (i have more than one)
Just wondering where/how do You know than! ?

photogyulai
photogyulaiAuthor
Inspiring
May 27, 2016

Dominique, Chuck, Xbytor2 Many thanks... after this it was a piece of cake!

Ben

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dominique filiol
Participating Frequently
May 27, 2016

Bonjour

Try this :

#target photoshop

var startRulerUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits
var startTypeUnits = app.preferences.typeUnits
var startDisplayDialogs = app.displayDialogs
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS
app.preferences.typeUnits = TypeUnits.PIXELS

//Passage en mm
app.preferences.typeUnits = TypeUnits.MM //MM et non CM
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.CM //ou MM
app.displayDialogs = DialogModes.NO

alert( app.activeDocument.width )

//Retour aux reglages d origine
app.preferences.rulerUnits = startRulerUnits
app.preferences.typeUnits = startTypeUnits

Chuck Uebele
Community Expert
Chuck UebeleCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 27, 2016
app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;//sets the units to pixels
var whatUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits;//gets whatever the current units are.
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xbytor2
Inspiring
May 27, 2016

app.preferences.rulerUnits

    photogyulai
    photogyulaiAuthor
    Inspiring
    May 27, 2016

    Thanks Xbytor2!

    Could You please provide some additional info >> this code is get or set?!?

    how to set to pixel or how to get it into a variable or smthg..

    please add 1-2 example. many thanks!

    Ben

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