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Hello! How to find a textFrame with the label.The problem is that it can be grouped or not, anywhere in the document. A quick way I got was this: var myTextFrame; myTextFrame =...
View ArticleCalling scripts between applications
Yesterday I wrote a similar question but after reviewing it was clear I didn't ask the question very well. If I'm doing some projects with InDesign files that involve utilizing other products within...
View ArticleGREP to Find Numbers at End of Story
I want use GREP to do a find to locate any six digit number or just the numeral zero at the end of each story in my InDesign 4 documents. So far, I have ben able io identify six digit numbers by...
View ArticleScript to select all overflow text frames and fit them to content?
I have a document with several text frames that have overset text, due to replacing a font. I was looking for a script that would: 1. find all the text frames that have overset text2. apply "fit frame...
View ArticleSort algorithm: how can I sort two arrays according to one
I have two parallel arrays, similar to this: var array1 = [4, 3, 1, 5, 2];var array2 = ["four", "three", "one", "five", "two"]; I want to sort the first array, and have the second array follow the same...
View Article[JS IDCS5] Resize Tables proportionally
Hey, When I use: myTable.width = "200mm"; the table sizes to 200mm width, but resets all the column widths to same width sizes. How to resize a table so columns keep there own proportional width?...
View ArticleFont Converter .ps to .otf
Hi ALL, Any font converter or any solution from postscript fonts(.ps) to open type fonts(.otf). Font i want to convert is "SassoCPMPri" Can anyone give solution for this. RegardsBEGINNER
View ArticleexportFile() - export selection option via script?
Hello, From InDesign, I can select a group/textFrame/pictureFrame, and then click File -> Export. From this dialog, after I select my "save location," I can then choose to "Export Selection" by...
View ArticleWith CS4, some things have changed
This topic is not about new features but changes, primarily in the object model, that will affect scripts that run perfectly well under CS3.Bear in mind that as before, you can create a folder for...
View ArticleImport TXT file in User Dictionary
Hi Forum, This is the script I m using for importing txt file in "User Dictionary" but the result is "undefined". Could anybody help me how to import Txt file in User dictionary. var myUserDictionaries...
View ArticleWith CS2, some things have changed
I have not located a place where changes in scripting between CS and CS2 are reported, so I thought I'd start a topic here with some of the things I know about.This is about changes to the object model...
View Articleexport 'book' to jpg files
I've put together an indesign book of several indd files. I can only export the entire book to pdf. What I would like is to be able to export the book as jpg files. One for each page of the book. But...
View ArticleMoving frames upstream or downstream
I'm new to InDesign scripting. Is it possible to programmatically move text frames upstream or downstream? My understanding is that numbered paragraphs are numbered by frame/story, not by order on the...
View ArticleRe-link lots of images? Indesign CS3
Hi - I posted this in the indesign forum and it was suggested to look here. I've had a quick look for a solution but thought I'd post aswell."Because I've resaved a load of jpegs to psds the links are...
View ArticleAppleScript to check all pages within one Indesign (CS6) document have same...
I have bunch of InDesign (CS6) documents containing different page sizes (some are designed for a particular device and some are designed for multiple devices using alternate layouts). I need to assure...
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Manipulate Indesign cliente from a Java Application
Hello, I need to manipulate Indesign client(open/close documents, create menus, tables, set colors etc... ) but I need to do that from a Java application. Is it possible? I was searching on google...
View ArticleFindChangebyList with strings of text?
I'm trying to setup a findchangebylist document to change strings of text to match my company's verbiage. I've been successful changing items like: $10.00 to read as $10 but I cannot get regular text...
View ArticleBold 1 word on two
I'like to bold one word on two. How can i make this automatically? Thanks
View ArticleInDesign: Scripting, Events, documentation?
I'm looking for a complete event model for InDesign (server, workstation, et al) Is this buried somewhere in the Object Model Viewer in ESTK? Elsewhere? Initially, I'm trying to figure out what...
View ArticleAutomating URLs of catalogue numbers in InDesign CS4
Hi, Anyone know if a script can be used to automate the creation of URLs based on catalogue numbers in a document? For instance, many of our data sheets, brochures, etc. have long lists of catalogue...
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