Retain layer names when outlining text

i know if there way retain names of text objects/layers when text converted outlines, using scripting.

 

i create files dozens of text layers (player names on of sports jerseys) , have send .ai file manufacturers. means have outline text, when so, layers lose names , become "<group>".

 

can think of way name these layers text contain?

hi openbracket,

it's impossible, if text outlined.

 

but possible text , outline text through script (be sure selected text filled , without stroke and/or effects)

you can try this:

// required: opened document 1 selected text frame var adoc = app.activedocument; var asel = adoc.selection; if (asel[0].typename =="textframe") {     if (asel[0].characters.length < 40) {     var newname = asel[0].contents;     } else {     newname = asel[0].contents.substr(0, 39);     } asel[0].createoutline(); asel = adoc.selection; // name of new group = contents or part of contents of selected text frame asel[0].name = newname; } 

 

 

have fun

 

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