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1. app.preferences.setIntegerPreference() does not work

   app.preferences.setIntegerPreference("rulerType", 0) changes the selection in the GUI but doesn't actually apply the change to the document.

   I still have to go into the GUI preferences, change the units to something else, then back to inches and close for the change to actually apply to the current document.

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2. Justification attribute to center text in Illustrator API

   Why do Justification to aiCenter and Align Center produce different results?
   Given myLabel string with at least one line break character in it, when I use JavaScript code like this...

   Set myFrame = textGroup.TextFrames.Add
   myFrame.TextRange.CharacterAttributes.Size = defaultFontSize
   myFrame.TextRange.CharacterAttributes.TextFont = appRef.TextFonts.Item(nameOfFont)
   myFrame.Contents = myLabel
   myFrame.Paragraphs(1).ParagraphAttributes.Justification = 2 ' aiCenter
   myFrame.Position = Array(myXPos, myYPos)

   ...the lines of text are not centered with respect to each other.

   Is there a way, using the JavaScript API, to achieve text-centering of multiple lines in a text frame?
   If not, I'd like to request a new paragraph attribute to the JavaScript API to accomplish this function. (The risk of fixing Justification is that it might break implementations that already use it.)

   Using Windows 10 Enterprise, and Illustrator 26.5.2.

   Why do Justification to aiCenter and Align Center produce different results?
   Given myLabel string with at least one line break character in it, when I use JavaScript code like this...

   Set myFrame = textGroup.TextFrames.Add
   myFrame.TextRange.CharacterAttributes.Size = defaultFontSize
   myFrame.TextRange.CharacterAttributes.TextFont = appRef.TextFonts.Item(nameOfFont)
   myFrame.Contents = myLabel
   myFrame.Paragraphs(1).ParagraphAttributes.Justification = 2 ' aiCenter
   myFrame.Position = Array(myXPos, myYPos)

   ...the lines of text are not centered with respect to each other.

   Is there a way, using the JavaScript API, to achieve text-centering of multiple lines in a text frame?
   If not, I'd like to request a new paragraph attribute to the JavaScript API to accomplish this function.… more

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3. Incorrect word count via script

   At some point (I think v27) Illustrator has changed its word counting/division algorithm.

   So, where previously the results were sensible:
   "This.Was.Four.Words" — word count: 4
   "This.Is.3.Words" — word count: 4
   "I.WF05f.07.AB.000" — word count: 5
   "I.WF05f.AB.07.000" — word count: 5

   In version 27.4 the results are now confused:
   "This.Was.Four.Words" — word count: 1
   "This.Is.3.Words" — word count: 3
   "I.WF05f.07.AB.000" — word count: 4
   "I.WF05f.AB.07.000" — word count: 2

   For a discussion on the topic, and a testing script, see this thread.

   Note: maybe this bug was introduced while fixing this bug.

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4. [ExtendScript] RasterItem.colorize() does not accept SpotColor via script, but does via UI.

   MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1

   The colorize() method of RasterItem doesn't accept a SpotColor via scripting, but can do via the UI, so there is no technical reason I can see why this it the case. It may be a simple bug. Also there is a workaround by using defaultFillColor which does apply a SpotColor to a RasterItem.

   Steps to reproduce:
   1. Start with document containing a bitmap (colourable) RasterItem and a SpotColor swatch.
   2. script: (adjust the swatch index to match your SpotColor swatch index)

   
   app.activeDocument.rasterItems[0].colorize(app.activeDocument.swatches[4].color);
   
   

   Expected result: colorizes the RasterItem.
   Actual result: does nothing.

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5. [ExtendScript] Incorrect paragraph count when linefeeds are used.

   MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1

   To see the issue, run this script:
   ```
   (function () {

   var doc = app.documents.add();
   
   var tf1 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf1.position = [100, 100];
   tf1.contents = 'Paragraph one\u000DParagraph two';
   
   var tf2 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf2.position = [200, 100];
   tf2.contents = 'Paragraph one\u0003still paragraph one';
   alert('Paragraph counts\n2 paragraphs: ' + tf1.paragraphs.length + '\n1 paragraphs with forced line break:\n ' + tf2.paragraphs.length);
   

   })();
   ```

   I expect the left text frame to have 2 paragraphs and the right text frame to have 1 paragraph, but the right text frame is incorrectly shown to have 2 paragraphs.

   This discussion revolves around this issue.

   Also, because the issue relates to conflating U+000A and U+000D, this bug may be implicated in this bug, this bug and this bug.

   MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1

   To see the issue, run this script:
   ```
   (function () {

   var doc = app.documents.add();
   
   var tf1 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf1.position = [100, 100];
   tf1.contents = 'Paragraph one\u000DParagraph two';
   
   var tf2 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf2.position = [200, 100];
   tf2.contents = 'Paragraph one\u0003still paragraph one';
   alert('Paragraph counts\n2 paragraphs: ' + tf1.paragraphs.length + '\n1 paragraphs with forced line break:\n ' + tf2.paragraphs.length);
   

   })();
   ```

   I expect the left text frame to have 2 paragraphs and the right text frame to have 1 paragraph, but the right text frame is incorrectly shown to have 2 paragraphs.

   This discussion revolves around… more

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6. [ExtendScript] Line feed \u000A character assigned to text contents is converted to carriage return

   MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1
   Also reported on Windows same version of Illustrator.

   Steps to reproduce.
   To see problem, run this script
   ```
   (function () {

   var doc = app.documents.add();
   
   var tf1 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf1.position = [100, 100];
   tf1.contents = 'Break\u000Ame.';
   alert('Linefeed (10)\n charCode = ' + tf1.contents.charCodeAt(5));
   
   var tf2 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf2.position = [200, 100];
   tf2.contents = 'Break\u0003me.';
   alert('End-of-text (3)\n charCode = ' + tf2.contents.charCodeAt(5));
   

   })();
   ```
   I would expect the text on the left to have a line feed (u+000A) character, but it is converted to a carriage return (u+000D).
   The text on the right is a workaround, using an unexpected character (u+0003).

   There is a discussion here.

   This silent conversion is unexpected, and never wanted by the user (the scripter).

   MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1
   Also reported on Windows same version of Illustrator.

   Steps to reproduce.
   To see problem, run this script
   ```
   (function () {

   var doc = app.documents.add();
   
   var tf1 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf1.position = [100, 100];
   tf1.contents = 'Break\u000Ame.';
   alert('Linefeed (10)\n charCode = ' + tf1.contents.charCodeAt(5));
   
   var tf2 = doc.textFrames.add();
   tf2.position = [200, 100];
   tf2.contents = 'Break\u0003me.';
   alert('End-of-text (3)\n charCode = ' + tf2.contents.charCodeAt(5));
   

   })();
   ```
   I would expect the text on the left to have a line feed (u+000A) character, but it is converted to a carriage return (u+000D).
   The text on the right is a workaround,… more

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7. CompoundPathItem of grouped CompoundPathItems shows zero pathItems in script.

   AI version: 27.1.1
   OS: MacOS 13.1

   Steps to reproduce:
   1. New Document.
   2. Make some compoundPathItems (eg. create outlines of text).
   3. Group the compoundPathItems.
   4. Select that group
   5. Choose menu: Object > Compound Path > Make
   6. Run this script:
   alert('pathItems.length = ' + app.activeDocument.selection[0].pathItems.length);

   Result: alert says pathItems.length = 0
   Expected result: should say the actual number of pathItems

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8. getSystemPath using CSInterface throws URI Malformed error

   I was trying to get the my documents folder path of the system using CSInterface getSystemPath function. It works in most of the cases. But it throws URI malformed error (refer the screenshot below), if the path of the documents folder contain characters from languages other than English.

   I debugged the CSInterface.js file at line 521. And I found that the below piece of code returns the path of the folder without encoding the characters from languages other than English.

   window.adobe_cep.getSystemPath(pathType)

   IN MY CASE:

   Path of documents folder: "C:\Users\sanjay\OneDrive - Élégante\Documents".

   window.adobe_cep.getSystemPath(pathType)
   // Returned value - "file:///C:/Users/sanjay/OneDrive%20-%20Ã%89lÃ%a9gante/Documents"
   // É is encoded as Ã%89

   encodeURI("C:/Users/sanjay/OneDrive - Élégante/Documents")
   // Expected value - "file:///C:/Users/sanjay/OneDrive%20-%20%C3%89l%C3%A9gante/Documents"
   // É is encoded as %C3%89

   decodeURI("Ã%89") throws URI malformed error.
   decodeURI("%C3%89") returns É.

   ISSUE:

   So, I guess it is the problem with the encoding of window.adobe_cep.getSystemPath(pathType). Is there any work around for this issue?

   SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER FUNCTION:

   I'm also facing the same issue with other scripting functions like "documentAfterActivate" CS Event which returns the path of active document if a document is opened. The path received is not encoded properly for characters other than English.

   VERSION INFO:

   CEP: 9
   Illustrator: 26.1 (2022) Also tried in 2023.
   OS: Windows 10

   I was trying to get the my documents folder path of the system using CSInterface getSystemPath function. It works in most of the cases. But it throws URI malformed error (refer the screenshot below), if the path of the documents folder contain characters from languages other than English.

   I debugged the CSInterface.js file at line 521. And I found that the below piece of code returns the path of the folder without encoding the characters from languages other than English.

   window.adobe_cep.getSystemPath(pathType)

   IN MY CASE:

   Path of documents folder: "C:\Users\sanjay\OneDrive - Élégante\Documents".

   window.adobe_cep.getSystemPath(pathType)
   // Returned value -… more

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9. Applescript Artboard Name no longer works

   Getting/Setting name of artboard no longer works. It used to work fine. It is an issue with class of properties. All options Fail.
   1. name of (get properties of artboard 1) -- error
   2. get item 7 of properties of artboard 1 -- error
   3. name of artboard 1 -- always failed

   If you insert «class bAl9» in place of Name and compile, it does not fail however will fail next time since the dictionary replaces it with Name

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10. Scripts ran via actions do not select properly

    Dear developers,

    A few days ago I wrote a simple script which uses pathfinder to unite paths. This works perfectly when the script is ran via File > Scripts. But when added to an action and ran the script seems unable to select the proper layer and thus fails to run pathfinder.

    For a detailed rundown, analysis and files please visit the community forms post: https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/script-ran-via-actions-does-not-select-properly/td-p/13032773

    Technical details:
    - Microsoft Windows 10 Pro version 10.0.19043 Build 19043;
    - Adobe Illustrator 2022 version 26.0.3 (64 bit)

    Kind regards.

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11. Cant' get character properties (AI ver26.4. ~）

    AI ver 27.0.1 bug , too

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12. CEP Extension Window MinSize Change On Mac OS When UI Scaling Large

    CEPエクステンションで、
    ウィンドウサイズを最小サイズに変更するボタンを設置しようとしていますが、
    Mac版でUIスケール拡大時、スクリプトで手動変更の最小サイズまでリサイズできません。

    1.お使いのオペレーティングシステムおよび Adobe Illustrator (デスクトップ版) のバージョン
    Illustrator2022,2023 MacOS

    2.問題が発生したときに実行していた手順
    ユーザーインターフェイス＞UIスケール
    　小から大に変更
    エクステンションの最小幅200、最小高さ400
    ウインドウサイズへ変更ボタン（CSInterface.resizeContent(200,400)が実行される）を押す

    3.想定していた結果
    最小サイズまでウインドウサイズがリサイズ

    実際の結果
    リサイズされない

    ■詳細■
    Windows版では、UIスケールを拡大した時は、
    エクステンション自体が拡大表示されいて、特に問題ありません。

    ところがMac版で、UIスケールを拡大した時
    ウィンドウサイズのみ拡大されて、
    エクステンションの中身は拡大されません。
    このことは、別にOS差の仕様の違いとして、許容範囲内なのですが

    manifest.xmlにて
    <MinSize>
    <Height>400</Height>
    <Width>200</Width>
    </MinSize>
    と設定していて、
    CSInterface.getScaleFactor()で取得したScaleFactorが1.25の時

    ウィンドウ幅を最小にした時のサイズが
    Chromeでのデバッグで表示されるサイズは313px
    になっていて、設定サイズよりも大きくなり、
    想定した幅まで最小化できなくなります。

    また
    CSInterface.resizeContent(width, height)でのリサイズは

    CSInterface.resizeContent(300, 500)
    → width: 375 (設定値:300×ScaleFactor:1.25)
    height: 625 (設定値:500×ScaleFactor:1.25)
    設定値×scaleFactorのサイズになるので
    高さを維持して、幅だけ変えたいときとか、ScaleFactorを意識しないといけないため
    不便に感じます。

    ただ、これも仕様を把握していれば、なんとか対応できます。

    困っているのは、
    illustrator2022,2023(Mac)にて、
    CSInterface.resizeContent()の許容値がおかしいことです。
    manifest最小値、最大値の範囲内なら、有効のはずですが

    Illustrator2022,2023(Mac)では、
    NG) CSInterface.resizeContent(200,400)
    NG) CSInterface.resizeContent(249,500)
    OK) CSInterface.resizeContent(250,500)
    となっていて、
    有効範囲までScaleFactor分拡大されています。

    しかし、先に述べた通り、
    CSInterface.resizeContentでは、設定値×scaleFactorで設定されるので、
    手動で変更可能な最小幅×ScaleFactorまでしか、スクリプト上では変更できません。
    (設定最小幅200、ScaleFactor1.25のとき、
    現在の手動最小幅250にしたいのに、313までしかスクリプトから変更できない)

    Illustrator2021(Mac)では
    CSInterface.resizeContent(200,400)が動いて、
    ウィンドウサイズを最小サイズまでリサイズできます。

    Mac版でUIスケール拡大時、スクリプトで最小サイズまでリサイズできるように
    修正お願いします。

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13. ver26.4.1で、AppleScriptでcharacterのpropertiesが取得できなくなった

    ver26.3.1までは取得できました

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14. Scripting Issue on MacOS Monterey

    We had this script for Illustrator that will export PDF and images with predefined presets. This was working until some of our team upgraded their macOS to Monterey.

    When they tried to run the script it will create a PDF and images with different file names, we are expecting that it will have the same file name from the AI file.

    EXPECTED RESULT:

    AI File: 02020-MVP-3.ai

    Exported Files:
    - 0202-MVP-3-THUMBNAIL.png
    - 0202-MVP-3-FULL.png
    - 0202-MVP-3.pdf

    ACTUAL RESULT:

    AI File: 02020-MVP-3.ai

    Exported Files:
    - ai1655486566390202-MVP-3-THUMBNAIL.png
    - ai1655486566390202-MVP-3-FULL.png
    - ai165548656639_0202-MVP-3.pdf

    Operating System: MacOS Monterey 12.4
    Adobe Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator 2022

    Object Reference Documentation used in the script:
    Document.name
    https://ai-scripting.docsforadobe.dev/jsobjref/Document.html#document-name

    =============== START: SCRIPT =====================
    var docRef = app.activeDocument;

    var originalFile = docRef.path.fsName + '/' + docRef.name;

    with (docRef) {
    // ISSUE: docRef.name returns extra characters in MacOS Monterey
    var mailingNumber = name.replace('.ai', '');

    var directory = path.fsName + '/';

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

    var type = ExportType.PNG24;
    
    var exportOptions = new ExportOptionsPNG24();
    exportOptions.artBoardClipping = true;
    exportOptions.transparency = false;
    
    var thumbSpec = new File(
      directory + mailingNumber + '-' + artboards[i].name + '-THUMBNAIL'
    );
    exportOptions.horizontalScale = 75.75757576;
    exportOptions.verticalScale = 75.75757576;
    exportFile(thumbSpec, type, exportOptions);
    
    var fullSpec = new File(
      directory + mailingNumber + '-' + artboards[i].name + '-FULL'
    );
    exportOptions.horizontalScale = 176.76767677;
    exportOptions.verticalScale = 176.76767677;
    exportFile(fullSpec, type, exportOptions);
    

    }

    var pdfOptions = new PDFSaveOptions();
    pdfOptions.pDFPreset = "MVP Mailhouse High Quality Print";
    pdfOptions.compatibility = PDFCompatibility.ACROBAT8;
    pdfOptions.colorConversionID = ColorConversion.None;

    var saveAsPath = new File(directory + mailingNumber + '.pdf');

    saveAs(saveAsPath, pdfOptions);

    close();
    }

    app.open(new File(originalFile));

    =============== END: SCRIPT =====================

    We had this script for Illustrator that will export PDF and images with predefined presets. This was working until some of our team upgraded their macOS to Monterey.

    When they tried to run the script it will create a PDF and images with different file names, we are expecting that it will have the same file name from the AI file.

    EXPECTED RESULT:

    AI File: 02020-MVP-3.ai

    Exported Files:
    - 0202-MVP-3-THUMBNAIL.png
    - 0202-MVP-3-FULL.png
    - 0202-MVP-3.pdf

    ACTUAL RESULT:

    AI File: 02020-MVP-3.ai

    Exported Files:
    - ai1655486566390202-MVP-3-THUMBNAIL.png
    - ai1655486566390202-MVP-3-FULL.png
    - ai165548656639_0202-MVP-3.pdf

    Operating System: MacOS Monterey 12.4
    Adobe Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator 2022

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15. BridgeTalk.getSpecifier( "estoolkit") no longer works in Illustrator 2022 & 2023. Returns null

    I have a script that runs in Illustrator and needs to send progress information to a ScriptUI user interface running in Extendscript Toolkit. Since Illustrator 2022, the function call BridgeTalk.getSpecifier( "estoolkit") returns null. As a result, my script is unable to send messages to Extensscript Toolkit. My workaround has been to use Illustrator 2021, where this functionality still works. It works in Illustrator 2020 & 2021 but does not work in Illustrator 2022 & 2023.

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16. pathfinder - unexpected behaviour inside script

    when I select two compound paths and subtract, I get a fully selected group.
    If I create an action consisting of just the pathfinder operation and run it from the actions panel, the result is identical.
    If I call this action from extendscript, the group sometimes is only partially selected. - and the following steps produce unexpected results :(
    It turns out that adding an extra object.selected = true can help.
    I observed this in 2022 edition, I have the impression that this did not happen in 2020 edition

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17. Illustrator 2021 and 2022 crash when trying to run an action from a script

    Attempting to run any action from applescript or javascript is always resulting in Illustrator 2021 or 2022 immediately crashing for me.

    I've tried on multiple computers, and running it on a fresh install of AI 2022 with no settings changed.

    Tested on MacOS Mojave, Big Sur, and Monterrey

    It doesn't matter which Action or Action Set is used, I've tried the included "Default Actions" and others.

    The identical scripts work fine from AI CC2020 back to at least AI CS6.

    For example, I can copy and paste this straight from Adobe's ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC SCRIPTING REFERENCE: APPLESCRIPT:

    tell application "Adobe Illustrator"
    do script "Opacity 60 (selection)" from "Default Actions" without dialogs
    end tell

    Make a new Illustrator document and run it, and AI instantly freezes and stays frozen indefinitely. It needs to be force quit.

    Running this or any other action from any action set by selecting it in the Actions palette and clicking the "play" button works as expected.

    Using the equivalent javascript-

    app.doScript ("Opacity 60 (selection)","Default Actions")

    has the same result - instant crash of AI 2021 or AI 2022.

    And running the identical scripts on the same computers on prior versions of AI leads to the action running as expected.

    Attempting to run any action from applescript or javascript is always resulting in Illustrator 2021 or 2022 immediately crashing for me.

    I've tried on multiple computers, and running it on a fresh install of AI 2022 with no settings changed.

    Tested on MacOS Mojave, Big Sur, and Monterrey

    It doesn't matter which Action or Action Set is used, I've tried the included "Default Actions" and others.

    The identical scripts work fine from AI CC2020 back to at least AI CS6.

    For example, I can copy and paste this straight from Adobe's ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC SCRIPTING REFERENCE: APPLESCRIPT:

    tell application "Adobe… more

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18. Recolor artwork using scripting

    Please add the recolor artwork functionality to the scripting DOM. We need this.

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19. reading XMP data in scripts broken by 25.4 update.

    Illustrator 25.4 update broke scripts that try to read XMP data that worked in previous versions of Illustrator. This is the Mac version (have not tried in Windows).

    It appears to be getting the error on this line:

    ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript = new ExternalObject('lib:AdobeXMPScript');

    Comparing the frameworks in the package contents for 25.3.1 vs 25.4, the AdobeXMPScript framework appears to be missing in 25.4.

    Below is an example script to read font data that worked in 25.3, but errors loading the library in 25.4

    // load XMP Library

    function loadXMPLibrary() {

    if (!ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript) {  
    
       try {  
    
           ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript = new ExternalObject('lib:AdobeXMPScript');  
    
       } catch (e) {  
    
         alert('Unable to load the AdobeXMPScript library!');  
    
         return false;  
    
       }  
    

    }

    return true;

    }

    // unload XMP Library

    function unloadXMPLibrary() {

    if (ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript) {  
    
       try {  
    
           ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript.unload();  
    
           ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript = undefined;  
    
       } catch (e) {  
    
         alert('Unable to unload the AdobeXMPScript library!');  
    
       }  
    

    }

    }

    // list used fonts

    function list_fonts () {

    var doc = app.activeDocument;
    
    var fontsInfo = [];  
    
    loadXMPLibrary ();  
    
    fontsInfo.push (getFontsInfo (doc.fullName));  
    
    unloadXMPLibrary ();  
    
    var info = fontsInfo.join ('\n\n');
    
    return info;
    

    }

    // search used fonts

    function getFontsInfo(file) {

    var arr = [],

       xmpFile, 
    
       oXmp, 
    
       fontNumber, 
    
       i, 
    
       path, 
    
       fontfamily, 
    
       fontface, 
    
       ns = 'http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/t/pg/';  
    

    xmpFile = new XMPFile(file.fsName, XMPConst.UNKNOWN, XMPConst.OPENFORREAD);

    oXmp = xmpFile.getXMP();

    fontNumber = oXmp.countArrayItems(ns, 'xmpTPg:Fonts');

    xmpFile.closeFile(XMPConst.CLOSEUPDATESAFELY);

    if (fontNumber) {

       for (i = 1; i <= fontNumber; i++) {  
    
           path = XMPUtils.composeArrayItemPath(ns, 'xmpTPg:Fonts', i);  
    
           fontfamily = oXmp.getStructField(ns, path, XMPConst.TYPE_FONT, 'fontFamily');  
    
           fontface = oXmp.getStructField(ns, path, XMPConst.TYPE_FONT, 'fontFace');
    
           arr.push([fontfamily+' '+fontface]);
       }  
    

    }

    return arr.join(', ');

    }

    alert ("Fonts used in this document: \n" + list_fonts ());

    Illustrator 25.4 update broke scripts that try to read XMP data that worked in previous versions of Illustrator. This is the Mac version (have not tried in Windows).

    It appears to be getting the error on this line:

    ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript = new ExternalObject('lib:AdobeXMPScript');

    Comparing the frameworks in the package contents for 25.3.1 vs 25.4, the AdobeXMPScript framework appears to be missing in 25.4.

    Below is an example script to read font data that worked in 25.3, but errors loading the library in 25.4

    // load XMP Library

    function loadXMPLibrary() {

    if (!ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript) {  
    
       try {  
    
           ExternalObject.AdobeXMPScript = new ExternalObject('lib:AdobeXMPScript');  
    
       } catch

    … more
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    Completed (Comments Open)  ·  AdminIllustrator Engineering (Software Engineer, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    We have the fix available in the latest prerelease build 26.0

    Please update Illustrator using Adobe Creative Cloud application to the latest prerelease build from prerelease section

    Warm Regards,
    Aishwarya G Gadodia

20. Image Trace API is broken

    Please watch the video attached.
    1. Rename the attached .txt. file to .js (UserVoice does not allow to attach scripts directly)
    2. Select a raster image in Illustrator and try to run the script the way it’s shown in the video, with line 11 and 12 commented, mutually exclusive

    With TRACINGFULLCOLOR on it is expected to have the 'Palette' dropdown switch to Full Tone, but it gets set to Limited.

    On the contrary, TRACINGLIMITEDCOLOR should give Limited for 'Palette', but it gives Automatic.

    These are obviously swapped.

    Also notice how all advanced options become 50%.

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