LayoutWindow
A layout window.
Class
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String AFTER_SELECTION_CHANGED = afterSelectionChanged
Dispatched after the active selection changes. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String AFTER_SELECTION_ATTRIBUTE_CHANGED = afterSelectionAttributeChanged
Dispatched after an attribute on the active selection changes. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String BEFORE_DEACTIVATE = beforeDeactivate
Dispatched before the LayoutWindow becomes inactive. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String AFTER_ACTIVATE = afterActivate
Dispatched after the LayoutWindow becomes active. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String AFTER_ATTRIBUTE_CHANGED = afterAttributeChanged
Dispatched when the value of a property changes on this LayoutWindow. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String AFTER_OPEN = afterOpen
Dispatched after a LayoutWindow is opened. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
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String BEFORE_CLOSE = beforeClose
Dispatched before a LayoutWindow is closed. This event bubbles. This event is cancelable.
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String AFTER_CLOSE = afterClose
Dispatched when a LayoutWindow is closing. Since the close has been committed, it can no longer be canceled. This event bubbles. This event is not cancelable.
Instance
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String name
The name of the LayoutWindow.
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Boolean isValid
Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects.
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Document parent
The parent of the LayoutWindow (a Document).
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Number index
The index of the LayoutWindow within its containing object.
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Events events
A collection of events.
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EventListeners eventListeners
A collection of event listeners.
Boolean overprintPreview
If true, display a simulation of overprinting.
String proofingProfile
The profile used for proofing colors.
ProofingType proofingType
The method of proofing colors.
Boolean simulateInkBlack
If true, simulates the dark gray produced by many printers in place of solid black, according to the proofing profile. Note: Valid only when proofing type is custom.
Boolean simulatePaperWhite
If true, simulates the dingy white of real paper, according to the proofing profile. Note: Valid only when proofing type is custom.
Boolean preserveColorNumbers
If true, leaves color values unchanged for CMYK objects without embedded profiles and native objects such as line art or type. Note: Converts images whose profiles differ from the profile of the simulated device. Valid only when proofing type is custom.
ViewDisplaySettings viewDisplaySetting
The display performance preferences override for the view.
Mixed transformReferencePoint
The default anchor point around which to transform objects. Can return: AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of 2 Units.
Layer activeLayer
The active layer. Can also accept: String.
Number zoomPercentage
The size (as a percentage) to which to enlarge or reduce the view of the document. (Range: 5 to 4000)
Mixed activeSpread
The front-most spread. Can return: Spread or MasterSpread.
Page activePage
The front-most page.
ScreenModeOptions screenMode
The screen mode for layout view.
Object selection
The selected object(s). Can also accept: Object or NothingEnum enumerator.
Number bounds
The bounds of the window (specified in pixels) in the form [top, left, bottom, right].
PageItem selectionKeyObject
The key object of the selection. Can also accept: NothingEnum enumerator.
Object properties
A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
Methods
zoom( ZoomOptions given )
Magnifies or reduces the window to the specified display size.
Parameters
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select( Mixed selectableItems, SelectionOptions existingSelection )
Selects the specified object(s).
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close()
Closes the LayoutWindow.
maximize()
Maximizes the window.
minimize()
Minimizes the window.
restore()
Restores the window.
bringToFront()
Brings the object to the front.
String toSource()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the LayoutWindow.
LayoutWindow getElements()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
String toSpecifier()
Retrieves the object specifier.
EventListener addEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Adds an event listener.
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Boolean removeEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Removes the event listener.
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