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MarkWalsh
MarkWalsh
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April 3, 2013
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Javascript - deselect all layers

  • April 3, 2013
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Is there a simple command to deselect all layers in the currrent document via javascript? I'm running a script which is getting fouled up if there is a layer selected in the document.

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Correct answer Paul Riggott

This will de-select all layers Mark...

function deselectLayers() { 
    var desc01 = new ActionDescriptor(); 
        var ref01 = new ActionReference(); 
        ref01.putEnumerated( charIDToTypeID('Lyr '), charIDToTypeID('Ordn'), charIDToTypeID('Trgt') ); 
    desc01.putReference( charIDToTypeID('null'), ref01 ); 
    executeAction( stringIDToTypeID('selectNoLayers'), desc01, DialogModes.NO ); 
};

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Paul Riggott
Paul RiggottCorrect answer
Inspiring
April 3, 2013

This will de-select all layers Mark...

function deselectLayers() { 
    var desc01 = new ActionDescriptor(); 
        var ref01 = new ActionReference(); 
        ref01.putEnumerated( charIDToTypeID('Lyr '), charIDToTypeID('Ordn'), charIDToTypeID('Trgt') ); 
    desc01.putReference( charIDToTypeID('null'), ref01 ); 
    executeAction( stringIDToTypeID('selectNoLayers'), desc01, DialogModes.NO ); 
};
    MarkWalsh
    MarkWalshAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 3, 2013

    Thanks, I had considered using the scriptlistener, but had hoped there was an actual command to do so. I've been swamped with work, and thought I was just missing something obvious. I guess this means there isn't any other way.

    I appreciate the help, thanks again.

    M
    Michael_L_Hale
    Inspiring
    April 3, 2013

    Scriptlistener or Action Manager code is really nothing that should be avoided. But if you really want an Object Model version this is the best I can offer.

    app.runMenuItem(stringIDToTypeID('selectNoLayers'));

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