GuidePreference

Guide preferences.

Methods:

getElements, toSource, toSpecifier

Objects:

Boolean, Number, Object, UIColors,

Property Listing

Property

Type

Access

Description

guidesInBack

Boolean

read/write

If true, places guides behind all other objects on the spread.

guidesLocked

Boolean

read/write

If true, guides cannot be moved, added, or deleted.

guidesShown

Boolean

read/write

If true, displays the guides.

guidesSnapto

Boolean

read/write

If true, an object within the specified range snaps to the nearest guide when the object is created, moved, or resized. For range information, see guide snapto zone.

parent

Application

Document

readonly

The parent of the GuidePreference (a Application or Document).

properties

Object

read/write

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

rulerGuidesColor

Array of 3 Reals (0 - 255)

UIColors

read/write

The color of the guide, specified either as an array of three doubles, each in the range 0 to 255 and representing R, G, and B values, or as a UI color. . Can return: Array of 3 Reals (0 - 255) or UIColors enumerator.

rulerGuidesViewThreshold

Number (range 5 - 4000)

read/write

The magnification (as a percentage) less than which ruler guides do not appear. (Range: 5 to 4000)

Method Listing

GuidePreference getElements ()

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

String toSource ()

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

String toSpecifier ()

Retrieves the object specifier.

Object of

Application.guidePreferences

Document.guidePreferences

Return

GuidePreference.getElements()