K4 InDesign Javascript API Documentation

PreferencesTransformPreference

Transform preferences.

Extends

Instance Properties

Name Description Access
adjustEffectsWhenScaling bool If true, transparency effects are scaled when objects are scaled. read-write
adjustStrokeWeightWhenScaling bool If true, strokes are scaled when objects are scaled. read-write
dimensionsIncludeStrokeWeight bool If true, includes the stroke weight when displaying object dimensions. If false, measures objects from the path or frame. read-write
eventListeners EventListeners A collection of event listeners. read-only
events Events A collection of events. read-only
isValid bool Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. read-only
parent Application The parent of the TransformPreference (a Application). read-only
properties Object A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. read-write
showContentOffset bool If true, measures the x and y values of the object relative to the containing frame. If false, measures the x and y values relative to the rulers. read-write
transformationsAreTotals bool If true, transformation values are relative to the parent object. If false, the transformation values are absolute values. read-write
whenScaling WhenScalingOptions The method used to scale a page item. read-write

Methods

addEventListener(
eventType, handler ​[, captures])
  → EventListener
getElements(
)
  → TransformPreference
removeEventListener(
eventType, handler ​[, captures])
  → bool
toSource(
)
  → string
toSpecifier(
)
  → string
addEventListener(
eventType, handler ​[, captures=false])
  → EventListener
Adds an event listener.
eventType string The event type.
handler The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function.
captures bool This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)
getElements(
)
  → TransformPreference
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
removeEventListener(
eventType, handler ​[, captures=false])
  → bool
Removes the event listener.
eventType string The registered event type.
handler The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function.
captures bool This parameter is obsolete. (Optional)
toSource(
)
  → string
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the TransformPreference.
toSpecifier(
)
  → string
Retrieves the object specifier.