Almost every task that repetitive or time consuming that creative professionals should be done in Adobe Creative Suite can be efficient with the help of scripts. This book explains how to use JavaScript to manipulate and expand Adobe Illustrator within Adobe Creative Suite 2, and provides reference information for the JavaScript objects, properties, and functions defined by Adobe applications. Available in print for the first time, this scripting reference provides the information experienced JavaScript user needs to create custom scripts for the Illustrator, whether you're looking to capture and automate parts of the printing process; manipulate swatches to create new patterns, gradients and spot colors; or create a script that applies formatting to selected text or change the form of channels selected.