Asked • 04/24/19

Illustrator script to add colors from selected object onto artboard as swatches?

I'm looking for a way to add color chips, along with their color name onto the artboard based on a selected object.I work in textile and print design, need to create a mill-sheet listing out every color chip used for each print to communicate with the factories overseas as to how it would be printed. Currently we make a swatches file, by drawing a box, filling it in with desired global swatch, and labeling it with the text tool - for every single color used. And to make mill sheets, it involves copying and pasting the color boxes we need. This is very time consuming.In a perfect world, I'd like a script that would allow me to select an object on the artboard, run the script, and have color chips with names below them appear on the artboard.Does this kind of thing seem possible to do with Illustrator scripting?Thank you in advance.

1 Expert Answer

By:

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.