GraphicLine

A straight line consisting of two points.

Methods:

addPath, applyObjectStyle, bringForward, bringToFront, checkIn, checkOut, detach, duplicate, excludeOverlapPath, exportFile, extractLabel, fit, flipItem, getElements, insertLabel, intersectPath, makeCompoundPath, markup, minusBack, move, override, place, placeXML, releaseCompoundPath, remove, removeOverride, resetScaling, resize, revert, rotate, select, sendBackward, sendToBack, shear, store, subtractPath, toSource, toSpecifier, transformAgain, transformAgainIndividually, transformSequenceAgain, transformSequenceAgainIndividually

Objects:

AnchoredObjectSetting, ArrowHead, BlendMode, Boolean, ContentType, CornerEffects, DisplaySettingOptions, EPSs, EndCap, EndJoin, FeatherCornerType, FeatherMode, Graphic, GraphicLines, Graphics, Groups, Guide, Images, Layer, LockStateValues, Movie, Number, Object, ObjectStyle, Ovals, PDFs, PICTs, PageItem, PageItems, Paths, Polygons, Rectangles, ShadowMode, Sound, String, StrokeAlignment, StrokeCornerAdjustment, StrokeStyle, Swatch, TextFrames, TextPaths, TextWrapPreference, WMFs, XMLItem

Preferences:

TextWrapPreference

Hierarchy:

Superclass: PageItem

Class: GraphicLine

Property Listing

Property

Type

Access

Description

absoluteHorizontalScale

Number

read/write

The horizontal scale of the GraphicLine relative to its containing object.

absoluteRotationAngle

Number

read/write

The rotation angle of the GraphicLine relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)

absoluteShearAngle

Number

read/write

The skewing angle of the GraphicLine relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)

absoluteVerticalScale

Number

read/write

The vertical scale of the GraphicLine relative to its containing object.

allGraphics

Array of Graphic

readonly

Lists all graphics contained by the GraphicLine.

allPageItems

Array of PageItem

readonly

Lists all page items contained by the GraphicLine.

anchoredObjectSettings

AnchoredObjectSetting

readonly

Anchored object settings.

appliedObjectStyle

ObjectStyle

read/write

The object style applied to the GraphicLine.

associatedXMLElement

XMLItem

readonly

The XML element associated with the GraphicLine.

blendMode

BlendMode

BlendMode.COLOR

BlendMode.COLOR_BURN

BlendMode.COLOR_DODGE

BlendMode.DARKEN

BlendMode.DIFFERENCE

BlendMode.EXCLUSION

BlendMode.HARD_LIGHT

BlendMode.HUE

BlendMode.LIGHTEN

BlendMode.LUMINOSITY

BlendMode.MULTIPLY

BlendMode.NORMAL

BlendMode.OVERLAY

BlendMode.SATURATION

BlendMode.SCREEN

BlendMode.SOFT_LIGHT

read/write

The blend mode used to combine the background with the color of the GraphicLine.

contentType

ContentType

ContentType.GRAPHIC_TYPE

ContentType.TEXT_TYPE

ContentType.UNASSIGNED

read/write

The type of content that a frame can contain.

cornerEffect

CornerEffects

CornerEffects.BEVEL_CORNER

CornerEffects.FANCY_CORNER

CornerEffects.INSET_CORNER

CornerEffects.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER

CornerEffects.NONE

CornerEffects.ROUNDED_CORNER

read/write

The shape to apply to corner points in a path. Note: corner effect differs from end join in that you can set a radius for a corner effect, whereas the rounded or beveled effect of an end join depends upon the stroke weight.

cornerRadius

Number

read/write

The radius of the corner

endCap

EndCap

EndCap.BUTT_END_CAP

EndCap.PROJECTING_END_CAP

EndCap.ROUND_END_CAP

read/write

The end shape of an open path.

endJoin

EndJoin

EndJoin.BEVEL_END_JOIN

EndJoin.MITER_END_JOIN

EndJoin.ROUND_END_JOIN

read/write

The corner join applied to the GraphicLine.

epss

EPSs EPS

readonly

A collection of EPS files.

featherCornerType

FeatherCornerType

FeatherCornerType.DIFFUSION

FeatherCornerType.ROUNDED

FeatherCornerType.SHARP

read/write

The type of feathering.

featherMode

FeatherMode

FeatherMode.NONE

FeatherMode.STANDARD

read/write

The feather-enabling mode.

featherNoise

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The amount (as a percentage) of noise to apply to the feather. (Range: 0 to 100)

featherWidth

Number

String

read/write

The width of the feathering.

fillColor

Swatch

String

read/write

The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the fill of the GraphicLine. . Can also accept: String.

fillTint

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The percent of tint to use in the GraphicLine's fill color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)

gapColor

Swatch

read/write

The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of a dashed, dotted, or striped stroke. For information, see stroke type.

gapTint

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The tint as a percentage of the gap color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)

geometricBounds

Array of Number

Array of String

read/write

The bounds of the GraphicLine excluding the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.

gradientFillAngle

Number

read/write

The angle of a linear gradient applied to the fill of the GraphicLine. (Range: -180 to 180)

gradientFillLength

Number

String

read/write

The length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the fill of the GraphicLine.

gradientFillStart

Array of Number

Array of String

read/write

The starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the fill of the GraphicLine, in the format [x, y].

gradientStrokeAngle

Number

read/write

The angle of a linear gradient applied to the stroke of the GraphicLine. (Range: -180 to 180)

gradientStrokeLength

Number

String

read/write

The length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the stroke of the GraphicLine.

gradientStrokeStart

Array of Number

Array of String

read/write

The starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the stroke of the GraphicLine, in the format [x, y].

graphicLines

GraphicLines GraphicLine

readonly

A collection of graphic lines.

graphics

Graphics Graphic

readonly

A collection of imported graphics in any graphic file format (vector, metafile, or bitmap).

groups

Groups Group

readonly

A collection of groups.

horizontalScale

Number

read/write

The horizontal scaling applied to the GraphicLine.

id

Number

readonly

The unique ID of the GraphicLine.

images

Images Image

readonly

A collection of bitmap images in any bitmap file format (including TIFF, JPEG, or GIF).

index

Number

readonly

The index of the GraphicLine within its containing object.

isolateBlending

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine blends in isolation.

itemLayer

Layer

read/write

The layer that the GraphicLine is on.

knockoutGroup

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine is a knockout group.

label

String

read/write

A property that can be set to any string.

leftLineEnd

ArrowHead

ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.NONE

ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD

read/write

The arrowhead applied to the start of the path.

localDisplaySetting

DisplaySettingOptions

DisplaySettingOptions.DEFAULT_VALUE

DisplaySettingOptions.HIGH_QUALITY

DisplaySettingOptions.OPTIMIZED

DisplaySettingOptions.TYPICAL

read/write

Display performance options for the GraphicLine.

lockState

LockStateValues

LockStateValues.CHECKED_IN_STORY

LockStateValues.CHECKED_OUT_STORY

LockStateValues.EMBEDDED_STORY

LockStateValues.LOCKED_STORY

LockStateValues.MISSING_LOCK_STATE

LockStateValues.MIXED_LOCK_STATE

LockStateValues.NONE

LockStateValues.UNMANAGED_STORY

readonly

The lock state.

locked

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine is locked.

miterLimit

Number (range 1 - 500)

read/write

The limit of the ratio of stroke width to miter length before a miter (pointed) join becomes a bevel (squared-off) join. (Range: 1 to 500)

nonprinting

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine does not print.

opacity

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The opacity of the GraphicLine. (Range: 0 to 100)

ovals

Ovals Oval

readonly

A collection of ellipses.

overprintFill

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine's fill color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the fill color knocks out the underlying colors.

overprintGap

Boolean

read/write

If true, the gap color overprints any underlying colors. If false, the gap color knocks out the underlying colors.

overprintStroke

Boolean

read/write

If true, the GraphicLine's stroke color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the stroke color knocks out the underlying colors.

overridden

Boolean

readonly

If true, the object originated on a master spread and was overridden. If false, the object either originated on a master spread and was not overridden, or the object did not originate on a master page.

overriddenMasterPageItem

Graphic

Guide

Movie

PageItem

Sound

readonly

An object that originated on a master page and has been overridden. Can return: PageItem, Guide, Graphic, Movie or Sound.

pageItems

PageItems PageItem

readonly

The page items collection, which can be used to process all page items in a container (such as a document, page, or group), regardless of type.

parent

Button

Cell

Character

Document

GraphicLine

Group

InsertionPoint

Layer

Line

MasterSpread

Oval

Page

PageItem

Paragraph

Polygon

Rectangle

State

Story

Table

Text

TextColumn

TextFrame

TextStyleRange

Word

Footnote

Spread

readonly

The parent of the GraphicLine (a Spread, MasterSpread, PageItem, Oval, Rectangle, Polygon, GraphicLine, Group, State, Document, Layer, Button, TextFrame, Story, Text, Word, Line, TextColumn, Paragraph, TextStyleRange, Cell, Table, InsertionPoint, Page, Character or Footnote).

paths

Paths Path

readonly

A collection of paths.

pdfs

PDFs PDF

readonly

A collection of PDF files.

picts

PICTs PICT

readonly

A collection of PICT graphics.

polygons

Polygons Polygon

readonly

A collection of polygons.

properties

Object

read/write

A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.

rectangles

Rectangles Rectangle

readonly

A collection of rectangles.

rightLineEnd

ArrowHead

ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.NONE

ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD

ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD

read/write

The arrowhead applied to the end of the path.

rotationAngle

Number

read/write

The rotatation angle of the GraphicLine. (Range: -360 to 360)

shadowBlendMode

BlendMode

BlendMode.COLOR

BlendMode.COLOR_BURN

BlendMode.COLOR_DODGE

BlendMode.DARKEN

BlendMode.DIFFERENCE

BlendMode.EXCLUSION

BlendMode.HARD_LIGHT

BlendMode.HUE

BlendMode.LIGHTEN

BlendMode.LUMINOSITY

BlendMode.MULTIPLY

BlendMode.NORMAL

BlendMode.OVERLAY

BlendMode.SATURATION

BlendMode.SCREEN

BlendMode.SOFT_LIGHT

read/write

The blend mode to use for drawing the shadow.

shadowBlurRadius

Number

String

read/write

The radius of the shadow blur.

shadowColor

Swatch

read/write

The swatch (color or mixed ink) applied to the shadow.

shadowMode

ShadowMode

ShadowMode.DROP

ShadowMode.NONE

read/write

The shadow mode.

shadowNoise

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The amount (as a percentage) of noise to apply to the shadow. (Range: 0 to 100)

shadowOpacity

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The opacity of the shadow. (Range: 0 to 100)

shadowSpread

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The amount (as a percentage) of the blur radius to use as the shadow footprint. (Range: 0 to 100) For information, see shadow blur radius.

shadowXOffset

Number

String

read/write

The horizontal offset of the shadow.

shadowYOffset

Number

String

read/write

The vertical offset of the shadow.

shearAngle

Number

read/write

The skewing angle applied to the GraphicLine. (Range: -360 to 360)

strokeAlignment

StrokeAlignment

StrokeAlignment.CENTER_ALIGNMENT

StrokeAlignment.INSIDE_ALIGNMENT

StrokeAlignment.OUTSIDE_ALIGNMENT

read/write

The stroke alignment applied to the GraphicLine.

strokeColor

Swatch

String

read/write

The swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the stroke of the GraphicLine. Can also accept: String.

strokeCornerAdjustment

StrokeCornerAdjustment

StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES

StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES_AND_GAPS

StrokeCornerAdjustment.GAPS

StrokeCornerAdjustment.NONE

read/write

The corner adjustment applied to the GraphicLine.

strokeDashAndGap

Array of Number

Array of String

read/write

The dash and gap measurements that define the pattern of a custom dashed line. Define up to six values (in points) in the format [dash1, gap1, dash2, gap2, dash3, gap3].

strokeTint

Number (range 0 - 100)

read/write

The percent of tint to use in object's stroke color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)

strokeType

StrokeStyle

read/write

The stroke type

strokeWeight

Number

String

read/write

The weight (in points) to apply to the GraphicLine's stroke.

textFrames

TextFrames TextFrame

readonly

A collection of text frames.

textPaths

TextPaths TextPath

readonly

A collection of text paths.

textWrapPreferences

TextWrapPreference

readonly

The text wrap preference properties that define the default formatting for wrapping text around objects.

verticalScale

Number

read/write

The vertical scaling applied to the GraphicLine.

visibleBounds

Array of Number

Array of String

read/write

The bounds of the GraphicLine including the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.

wmfs

WMFs WMF

readonly

A collection of WMF graphics.

Method Listing

PageItem addPath (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a new page item by combining the GraphicLine with other objects. Deletes the objects if they do not intersect.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The object(s) to add.

undefined applyObjectStyle (using:ObjectStyle, [clearingOverrides:Boolean=Boolean], [clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyle:Boolean=Boolean])

Applies the specified object style.

Parameter

Type

Description

using

ObjectStyle

The object style to apply.

clearingOverrides

Boolean

If true, clears the GraphicLine's existing attributes before applying the style. (Optional)

(default: true)

clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyle

Boolean

If true, clears attributes and formatting applied to the GraphicLine that are not defined in the object style. (Optional)

(default: false)

undefined bringForward ()

Brings the GraphicLine forward one level in its layer.

undefined bringToFront ()

Brings the GraphicLine to the front.

Boolean checkIn ()

Checks in the story.

Boolean checkOut ()

Checks out the story.

undefined detach ()

Detaches an overridden master page item from the master page.

PageItem duplicate (by:Array of Number String)

Duplicates the GraphicLine.

Parameter

Type

Description

by

Array of Number

Array of String

The amount (in points) to offset the new GraphicLine, in the format [x, y]. (Optional)

PageItem excludeOverlapPath (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a new page item by excluding the overlapping areas of the GraphicLine and other objects.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The object(s) to exclude.

undefined exportFile (format:Varies ExportFormat String, to:File, [showingOptions:Boolean=Boolean], using:PDFExportPreset)

Exports the object(s) to a file.

Parameter

Type

Description

format

ExportFormat

ExportFormat.EPS_TYPE

ExportFormat.INCOPY

ExportFormat.INCOPY_CS2_STORY

ExportFormat.INDESIGN_INTERCHANGE

ExportFormat.INDESIGN_SNIPPET

ExportFormat.JPG

ExportFormat.PDF_TYPE

ExportFormat.RTF

ExportFormat.SVG

ExportFormat.SVG_COMPRESSED

ExportFormat.TAGGED_TEXT

ExportFormat.TEXT_TYPE

ExportFormat.XML

String

The export format. Can accept: ExportFormat enumerator or String.

to

File

The path of the export file.

showingOptions

Boolean

If true, prompts the user to select export options. (Optional)

(default: false)

using

PDFExportPreset

The export style to use. (Optional)

String extractLabel (key:String)

Gets the label value associated with the specified key.

Parameter

Type

Description

key

String

The key.

undefined fit (given:FitOptions)

Applies the specified fit option to content in a frame.

Parameter

Type

Description

given

FitOptions

FitOptions.CENTER_CONTENT

FitOptions.CONTENT_TO_FRAME

FitOptions.FILL_PROPORTIONALLY

FitOptions.FRAME_TO_CONTENT

FitOptions.PROPORTIONALLY

The fit option to use.

undefined flipItem (given:FlipItemOptions, around:Array of Varies 2 Units AnchorPoint, [transformingContent:Boolean=Boolean])

Flip item about given axis

Parameter

Type

Description

given

FlipItemOptions

FlipItemOptions.BOTH

FlipItemOptions.HORIZONTAL

FlipItemOptions.VERTICAL

flip item options

around

Array of 2 Units

AnchorPoint

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_RIGHT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.LEFT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.RIGHT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_RIGHT_ANCHOR

The point to flip around. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

transformingContent

Boolean

If true then both the object and items within it are flipped (Optional)

(default: true)

Object getElements ()

Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.

undefined insertLabel (key:String, value:String)

Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.

Parameter

Type

Description

key

String

The key.

value

String

The value.

PageItem intersectPath (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a new page item by intersecting the GraphicLine with other objects. Returns an error if the objects do not intersect.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The object(s) with which to intersect.

PageItem makeCompoundPath (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a compound path by combining the path(s) of the GraphicLine with the paths of other objects.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The other objects whose paths to include in the new compound path.

undefined markup (using:XMLElement)

Associates the page item with the specified XML element while preserving existing content.

Parameter

Type

Description

using

XMLElement

The XML element.

PageItem minusBack (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a new page item by reverse subtracting the overlapping areas of the GraphicLine and other objects.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The object(s) to reverse subtract.

undefined move (to:Array of Varies 2 Units Page Spread Layer, by:Array of Number String, [transformingContent:Boolean=Boolean])

Move Page Item to a new location. One of the 'To' or 'By' parameters is required.

Parameter

Type

Description

to

Array of 2 Units

Page

Spread

Layer

The new location of the object. Can accept: Array of 2 Units, Spread, Page or Layer. (Optional)

by

Array of Number

Array of String

Amount by which to move the object relative to its current position (Optional)

transformingContent

Boolean

If true then both the object and items within it are moved (Optional)

(default: true)

Varies override (destinationPage:Page)

Overrides a master page item and places the item on the document page as a new object.

Parameter

Type

Description

destinationPage

Page

The document page that contains the master page item to override.

Varies place (fileName:File, [showingOptions:Boolean=Boolean], withProperties:Object)

Place a file

Parameter

Type

Description

fileName

File

The file to place

showingOptions

Boolean

Whether to display the import options dialog (Optional)

(default: false)

withProperties

Object

Initial values for properties of the placed object(s) (Optional)

undefined placeXML (using:XMLElement)

Places XML content into the specified object. Note: Replaces any existing content.

Parameter

Type

Description

using

XMLElement

The XML element whose content you want to place.

PageItem releaseCompoundPath ()

Releases a compound path.

undefined remove ()

Deletes the GraphicLine.

undefined removeOverride ()

Removes the override from a previously overridden master page item.

undefined resetScaling ()

Resets the GraphicLine's scaling to 100%. Note: This does not change the size of the GraphicLine. Instead, it makes the current size of the GraphicLine the basis for future scaling.

undefined resize (horizontalScale:Number, verticalScale:Number, around:Array of Varies 2 Units AnchorPoint, [consideringCurrentScale:Boolean=Boolean], [transformingContent:Boolean=Boolean], [consideringParentsScale:Boolean=Boolean])

Resize the page item. You must specify either horizontal scale or vertical scale or both.

Parameter

Type

Description

horizontalScale

Number

The percentage of horizontal scale (Optional)

verticalScale

Number

The percentage of vertical scale (Optional)

around

Array of 2 Units

AnchorPoint

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_RIGHT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.LEFT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.RIGHT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_RIGHT_ANCHOR

The point to scale around. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

consideringCurrentScale

Boolean

If true then the object's current scale and new scale will be combined. If false then the new value is absolute. The default value is false. (Optional)

(default: false)

transformingContent

Boolean

If true then both the object and items within it are scaled (Optional)

(default: true)

consideringParentsScale

Boolean

If true then the object is scaled relative to its parent page item. If false it is scaled relative to the spread. (Optional)

(default: false)

Boolean revert ()

Reverts the document to its state at the last save operation.

undefined rotate (by:Number, around:Array of Varies 2 Units AnchorPoint, [consideringCurrentRotation:Boolean=Boolean], [transformingContent:Boolean=Boolean], [consideringParentsRotation:Boolean=Boolean])

Rotate the page item

Parameter

Type

Description

by

Number

Angle by which to rotate the page item

around

Array of 2 Units

AnchorPoint

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_RIGHT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.LEFT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.RIGHT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_RIGHT_ANCHOR

The point to rotate around. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

consideringCurrentRotation

Boolean

If true then the object's current rotation and new rotation will be combined. If false then the new value is absolute. The default value is false. (Optional)

(default: false)

transformingContent

Boolean

If true then both the object and items within it are rotated (Optional)

(default: true)

consideringParentsRotation

Boolean

If true then the object is rotated relative to its parent page item. If false it is rotated relative to the spread. Cannot rotate with considering current rotation and considering parents rotation both set at the same time. (Optional)

(default: false)

undefined select ([existingSelection:SelectionOptions=SelectionOptions])

Selects the object.

Parameter

Type

Description

existingSelection

SelectionOptions

SelectionOptions.ADD_TO

SelectionOptions.REMOVE_FROM

SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH

The selection status of the GraphicLine in relation to previously selected objects. (Optional)

(default: SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH)

undefined sendBackward ()

Sends the GraphicLine back one level in its layer.

undefined sendToBack ()

Sends the GraphicLine to the back.

undefined shear (by:Number, around:Array of Varies 2 Units AnchorPoint, [shearAxisAngle:Number=Number], [consideringCurrentShear:Boolean=Boolean], [transformingContent:Boolean=Boolean], [consideringParentsShear:Boolean=Boolean])

Shear the page item

Parameter

Type

Description

by

Number

Angle by which to shear the object

around

Array of 2 Units

AnchorPoint

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.BOTTOM_RIGHT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.LEFT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.RIGHT_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_CENTER_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_LEFT_ANCHOR

AnchorPoint.TOP_RIGHT_ANCHOR

The point to shear around. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

shearAxisAngle

Number

The amount that the shear axis is rotated. If 0 degree then shear at its horizontal axis. If 90 degrees then shear at the vertical axis. (Optional)

(default: 0)

consideringCurrentShear

Boolean

If true then the object's current shear and new shear will be combined. If false then the new value is absolute. The default value is false. (Optional)

(default: false)

transformingContent

Boolean

If true then both the object and items within it are sheared (Optional)

(default: true)

consideringParentsShear

Boolean

If true then the object is sheared relative to its parent page item. If false it is sheared relative to the spread. Cannot shear with considering current shear and considering parents shear both set at the same time. (Optional)

(default: false)

Asset store (using:Library)

Store a page item in a library

Parameter

Type

Description

using

Library

The library in which to store

PageItem subtractPath (with:Array of PageItem)

Creates a new page item by subtracting the overlapping areas of the GraphicLine and other objects.

Parameter

Type

Description

with

Array of PageItem

The object(s) to subtract.

String toSource ()

Generates a string which, if executed, will return the GraphicLine.

String toSpecifier ()

Retrieves the object specifier.

String transformAgain ()

Transforms the GraphicLine using the last transformation performed on any object. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

String transformAgainIndividually ()

Transforms the GraphicLine using the last transformation performed on any GraphicLine. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

String transformSequenceAgain ()

Transforms the GraphicLine using the last sequence of transform operations performed on any single object or performed at the same time on any group of objects. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

String transformSequenceAgainIndividually ()

Transforms the GraphicLine using the last sequence of transformations performed on any single object or performed at the same time on any group of objects. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

Object of

AnchoredObjectSetting.parent

EPS.parent

Graphic.parent

GraphicLine.parent

Group.parent

Image.parent

Oval.parent

PDF.parent

PICT.parent

PageItem.parent

Path.parent

Polygon.parent

Rectangle.parent

TextFrame.parent

TextPath.parent

TextWrapPreference.parent

WMF.parent

Return

GraphicLines.add()

GraphicLines.anyItem()

GraphicLines.everyItem()

GraphicLines.nextItem()

GraphicLines.previousItem()

GraphicLines.itemByID()

GraphicLines.item()

GraphicLines.itemByName()

GraphicLines.itemByRange()

GraphicLines.firstItem()

GraphicLines.lastItem()

GraphicLines.middleItem()