Section
A section.
Instance
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Number length
The number of pages in the section.
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Number alternateLayoutLength
The number of pages in the alternate layout section.
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Number id
The unique ID of the Section.
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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 Section (a Document).
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Number index
The index of the Section 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.
String alternateLayout
The alternate layout name for a set of pages.
String name
The name of the Section.
Mixed pageNumberStyle
The page number style. Can return: PageNumberStyle enumerator or String.
Boolean continueNumbering
If true, continues page numbers sequentially from the previous section.
Boolean includeSectionPrefix
If true, places the specified prefix before page numbers on all pages in the section.
Number pageNumberStart
The page number assigned to the first page in the section. Note: Valid only when continue numbering is false.
String marker
The section marker.
Page pageStart
The start page for the section.
String sectionPrefix
The prefix to place before page numbers on pages in the section. May include up to 8 characters. Note: Valid only when include section prefix is true.
String label
A property that can be set to any string.
Object properties
A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
Methods
remove()
Deletes the Section.
insertLabel( String key, String value )
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.
Parameters
Type Name Description String key The key. String value The value.
String extractLabel( String key )
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.
Parameters
Type Name Description String key The key.
String toSource()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the Section.
Section 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.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The event type. Mixed handler The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)
Boolean removeEventListener( String eventType, Mixed handler, Boolean captures )
Removes the event listener.
Parameters
Type Name Description String eventType The registered event type. Mixed handler The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. Boolean captures This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)