How do I create an export batch script in Illustrator CS4?

Question

How do I create a batch script that would export a set of AI files in CS4 to a png of a certain size?

Answer 1

Creating a batch script to export Adobe Illustrator (AI) files to PNG files of a certain size can be achieved using Adobe Illustrator's built-in scripting capabilities. You can use JavaScript as the scripting language to automate this process. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create such a script:

Note: Adobe Illustrator CS4 may have limitations in its scripting capabilities compared to more recent versions. Make sure you have a backup of your AI files before running any batch scripts.

Open Adobe Illustrator CS4:

Launch Adobe Illustrator CS4 on your computer.

// Set the export options

var exportOptions = new ExportOptionsPNG24();

exportOptions.antiAliasing = true;

exportOptions.transparency = true;

exportOptions.artBoardClipping = true;

// Set the export folder

var exportFolder = new Folder("/path/to/export/folder");

// Get a reference to the current document

var doc = app.activeDocument;

// Loop through all artboards in the document

for (var i = 0; i < doc.artboards.length; i++) {

// Set the active artboard

doc.artboards.setActiveArtboardIndex(i);

// Define the file name and path

var fileName = "exported_" + i + ".png"; // Customize the file naming

var filePath = exportFolder + "/" + fileName;

// Set the export file

var exportFile = new File(filePath);

// Export the current artboard to PNG

doc.exportFile(exportFile, ExportType.PNG24, exportOptions);

}

// Close the document without saving changes (optional)

// doc.close(SaveOptions.DONOTSAVECHANGES);

Create a New Script File:

Go to File > Scripts > Other Scripts... This will open the Scripts dialog box.

Create a New JavaScript File:

In the Scripts dialog box, click the "New" button. Name your script file (e.g., exportToPNG.jsx) and click "Save."

Edit the JavaScript File:

Use a text editor like Notepad or any code editor to open the script file you just created (exportToPNG.jsx). You will write your JavaScript code in this file.

Write the JavaScript Code:

Below is a sample JavaScript code to export AI files to PNG files of a certain size. You can customize it according to your needs: