![]() ![]() I've included error checking where possible, so in most cases you should get an explanation when something breaks. The script doesn't know which commands can or can't be run at the time of execution so tread carefully. ![]() Using Ai Command Palette requires some basic knowledge of Illustrator. ℹ️ I like to use the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-P since it is somewhat mnemonic for "palette". I recommend installing this action into your scripts folder ( how-to), then tying it to a keyboard shortcut using something like Keyboard Maestro (Mac), BetterTouchTool (Mac), or AutoHotkey (Windows). If anyone wants to offer localization for other languages you can learn more here. This includes all dialogs, alerts, menu commands, and tools. With the help of Kurt Gold and Sergey Osokin, Ai Command Palette is currently localized for German and Russian versions of Illustrator. This function is mostly for making backups or sharing your preferences with others. ⚠️ I would not recommend directly editing the file unless you know exactly what you are going. This command simply "reveals" your preferences file on your system. This includes any Scripts you load, Workflows you create, and Commands you have hidden. Reveal Preferences FileĪll of your Ai Command Palette settings are saved on your system to a "json-like" preferences file. ❓ Accidentally hide a command you didn't mean to? To reveal any hidden commands, just use the "Reveal Commands." function of Ai Command Palette. ❓ Need to hide a bunch of commands? Multiple selections are allowed using your standard OS multiple selection tools. Note, they will not be deleted, just hidden from the search results. If there are any Actions, built-in Menu Commands, or built-in Tools you don't want to see in Ai Command Palette you can easily hide them. ![]() Most settings are self explanatory but I'll cover a few here to try and makes things clear. You can access the settings for Ai Command Palette by selecting the "Command Palette Settings." option (or via search). You can even save it out for future reference.Īi Command Palette has access to most of Illustrator's functionality via the menu command system but there are some features only available (or much easier to access) via the API that I have added as I encounter them. To quickly get right to the info you need, Ai Command Palette offers a quick Document Report that includes, most of the basic info like fonts, artboards, placed image details, spot colors, etc. Illustrators Document Info palette offers lots of great info but it can be a little cumbersome to work with. Without leaving your keyboard, quickly jump to a specific artboard, pop to another open document, or zoom in on a specific names object. The simple workflow above takes your current selection of objects, blends them together, opens the blend options dialog so you can make any necessary adjustments, then expands your blend, and saves your file with an action. □ Workflows are a super powerful utility for beginners, pros, and everyone in between. need to quickly prototype the execution steps of a potential script?.need to perform an exact set of actions regularly and want to automate that?.need to add functionality to a script but don't know how or have the time?.need to combine multiple scripts into one action?.❓ Want to load a bunch of scripts? Multiple selections are allowed using your standard OS multiple selection tools.īuild fully automated automation workflows using Menu Commands, Tools, Actions, Scripts, or even other Workflows □! jsx) you want quick access to using the Load Scripts. □ File bookmarks open right into Illustrator and Folder bookmarks open in your file system. If you create a new action you will have to quit Illustrator and reopen before it will become available in Ai Command Palette.įind yourself opening the same file inside of Illustrator multiple times a day? Or need to easily access a folder full of project assets? Bookmarks have you covered. Actions are listed "Action: Action Name " to make searching/accessing easy. Quickly access over almost 80 of Ai's built-in Tools ( view all here) right from your keyboard without having to remember so many keyboard shortcuts.Īccess all of your saved Actions using Ai Command Palette. I have tested all of them on Adobe Illustrator v26.4.1. With nearly 500 Menu Commands available to Ai Command Palette ( view all here), there isn't much you can't access. If you have worked with Alfred app or VS Code you know how great the “command palette” is… Well, I wanted that same functionality in Adobe Illustrator. Replace repetitive tasks with workflows and boost your productivity. Boost your Adobe Illustrator efficiency with quick access to most Menu Commands and Tools, all of your Actions, Bookmarked file or folder, and any Scripts right from your keyboard.Īnd, with custom Workflows, you can combine multiple commands, actions, and scripts to get things done in your own way. ![]()
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