select layer and fill selection

[mikew78101280]

I have a text layer that I have used to work out the ext dimensions so I can put a background behind it. I have used script listener but I get a general Photoshop error. So I would like to move from the text layer to the background layer and fill the selected area

[Kukurykus]

aD.activeLayer = (aD = activeDocument).layers['DATA'].layers['Text Background']

[mikew78101280]

apologies as you were submitting your reply I realised that I had got the original question wrong, so I used this part of your answer and the layer is selected

aD.activeLayer = (aD = activeDocument).layers['Text Background']

[Kukurykus]

I don't understand your new questinon, explain it better by posting screenshot.

[mikew78101280]

I have here a screenshot of where the scripts currently gets me and what I would like to achieve

where script currently gets meideal result black fill 70%

[Kukurykus · Accepted solution]

(col = new SolidColor()).rgb.hexValue = '000000', activeDocument.selection.fill(col, null, 70)

[mikew78101280]

Many thanks a great answer as always. I just now need to deselect the selection.

which I have done with

	activeDocument.selection.deselect();