ViewPreference
View preferences.
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Methods:
addEventListener, getElements, removeEventListener, toSource, toSpecifier
Objects:
Boolean, EventListeners, Events, MeasurementUnits, Number, Object, RulerOrigin, String
Hierarchy:
Superclass: Preference
Class: ViewPreference
Property Listing
| Property | Type | Access | Description | 
|---|---|---|---|
| read/write | The distance to move a specified object when an arrow key is pressed. (Range depends on the measurement unit. For points: 0.001 to 100; picas: 0p0.001 to 8p4; mm: 0 to 35.278; cm: 0 to 3.5278; inches: 0 to 1.3889; ciceros: 0c0.001 to 7c9.839) | ||
| readonly | A collection of event listeners. | ||
| readonly | A collection of events. | ||
| Number (range 1 - 36) | read/write | The range (in pixels) within which an object snaps to guides. (Range: 1 to 36) Note: Snapping occurs only when guides are shown. | |
| Number (range 4 - 256) | read/write | The distance (in points) between major tick marks on the horizontal ruler. (Range: 4 to 256) Valid only when horizontal measurement units is custom. | |
| read/write | The measurement unit for the horizontal ruler and other horizontally-measured spaces such as grid columns, horizontal offsets, column gutters, or others. | ||
| readonly | Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. | ||
| readonly | The parent of the ViewPreference (a Application or Document). | ||
| Number (range 60 - 80) | read/write | The number of points per inch, typically 72. (Range: 60 to 80) | |
| read/write | The measurement unit for the print dialog. | ||
| read/write | A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. | ||
| read/write | The default zero point at the intersection of the vertical and horizontal rulers and the scope of the horizontal ruler. | ||
| read/write | If true, displays borders of unselected frames and the diagonal lines in empty unselected frames. | ||
| read/write | If true, notes are displayed. | ||
| read/write | If true, displays the horizontal and vertical rulers. | ||
| read/write | The measurement unit for stroke measurements. | ||
| read/write | The measurement unit for text size measurements. | ||
| read/write | The measurement units for typography. | ||
| Number (range 4 - 256) | read/write | The distance (in points) between major tick marks on the vertical ruler. (Range: 4 to 256) Valid only when vertical measurement units is custom. | |
| read/write | The measurement unit for the vertical ruler and other vertically-measured spaces such as grid rows, vertical offsets, row heights, or others. | 
Method Listing
EventListener addEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Adds an event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
ViewPreference getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
Boolean removeEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Removes the event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The registered event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
String toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the ViewPreference.
String toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.
Object of
Event.parent
EventListener.parent
MutationEvent.parent
Application.viewPreferences
Document.viewPreferences