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Application, Boolean, Document, EventListeners, Events, MeasurementUnits, Number, Object, RulerOrigin, String,
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Property |
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Description |
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cursorKeyIncrement |
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) |
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eventListeners |
readonly |
A collection of event listeners. |
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events |
readonly |
A collection of events. |
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guideSnaptoZone |
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. |
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horizontalCustomPoints |
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. |
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horizontalMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement unit for the horizontal ruler and other horizontally-measured spaces such as grid columns, horizontal offsets, column gutters, or others. |
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isValid |
readonly |
Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. |
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parent |
readonly |
The parent of the ViewPreference (a Application or Document). |
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pointsPerInch |
Number (range 60 - 80) |
read/write |
The number of points per inch, typically 72. (Range: 60 to 80) |
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printDialogMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement unit for the print dialog. |
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properties |
read/write |
A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. |
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rulerOrigin |
RulerOrigin.SPREAD_ORIGIN RulerOrigin.PAGE_ORIGIN RulerOrigin.SPINE_ORIGIN |
read/write |
The default zero point at the intersection of the vertical and horizontal rulers and the scope of the horizontal ruler. |
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showFrameEdges |
read/write |
If true, displays borders of unselected frames and the diagonal lines in empty unselected frames. |
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showNotes |
read/write |
If true, notes are displayed. |
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showRulers |
read/write |
If true, displays the horizontal and vertical rulers. |
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strokeMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement unit for stroke measurements. |
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textSizeMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement unit for text size measurements. |
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typographicMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement units for typography. |
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verticalCustomPoints |
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. |
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verticalMeasurementUnits |
MeasurementUnits.POINTS MeasurementUnits.PICAS MeasurementUnits.INCHES MeasurementUnits.INCHES_DECIMAL MeasurementUnits.MILLIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CENTIMETERS MeasurementUnits.CICEROS MeasurementUnits.CUSTOM MeasurementUnits.AGATES MeasurementUnits.U MeasurementUnits.BAI MeasurementUnits.MILS MeasurementUnits.PIXELS MeasurementUnits.Q MeasurementUnits.HA MeasurementUnits.AMERICAN_POINTS |
read/write |
The measurement unit for the vertical ruler and other vertically-measured spaces such as grid rows, vertical offsets, row heights, or others. |
EventListener addEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Adds an event listener.
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Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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eventType |
The event type. |
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handler |
Varies |
The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. |
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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, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Removes the event listener.
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Parameter |
Type |
Description |
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eventType |
The registered event type. |
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handler |
Varies |
The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. |
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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.
Event.parent
EventListener.parent
MutationEvent.parent
Application.viewPreferences
Document.viewPreferences