Selecting all paths in a shape layer

[Walter Soyka]

[Mike Sevigny] “Or even just automating the selection of all the ‘path’ properties of a shape layer so I can easily copy/paste.”

Et voila:

8366_keenselectpaths.zip

Select the shape layer(s), then run this script. Although it will not reveal the path properties, they will be selected and ready for copy and paste.

Walter Soyka
Designer & Mad Scientist at Keen Live [link]
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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[Mike Sevigny]

Walker, this is brilliant!

I’m wondering if it’s possible to select more then one shape layer and apply the script. After trying a couple of things I think illustrator won’t accept multiple layers but I figured I’d ask the experts.

I am in your dept.

Mike Sevigny
mike@torusfx.com
https://www.torusfx.com

[Walter Soyka]

[Mike Sevigny] “I’m wondering if it’s possible to select more then one shape layer and apply the script. After trying a couple of things I think illustrator won’t accept multiple layers but I figured I’d ask the experts.”

The script will select shape paths on multiple layers, but I don’t think you can copy and paste that to Illustrator. I’m afraid you’ll have to go one layer at a time.

Walter Soyka
Designer & Mad Scientist at Keen Live [link]
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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[Mike Sevigny]

Very useful little script.
thanks a million, it’ll save hours+.

Mike

[Avinash Ramanath]

Hello Walter,
Need your help in modifying the script. I duplicate the shape layer and change the path very frequently.
Could you help

Select the path instead of the keyframable path property, so that I can change the shape instead of twirling down to revel
Can the script have a select button so that it is dockable?

Many thanks