This repository contains a collection of scripts developed to address the kIllegalScaleValueError (error code 11268) encountered when scaling objects in Adobe InDesign using scripting.
Error 11268 in InDesign scripting typically occurs when attempting to scale an object with an illegal or incorrect scale value. This repository documents my journey from the initial attempts that led to this error, through the developmental iterations, to the successful versions that finally resolved the issue.
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successful-versions/: This folder contains the scripts that successfully resolved the error. They are robust, include error handling, and are ready for use in production environments. -
developmental-versions/: Inside, you will find:initial_attempts/: Scripts from the early stages of development. They are part of the process but may not handle all cases successfully.failed_versions/: Scripts that did not result in successful scaling. These are included for educational purposes to demonstrate common pitfalls and debugging steps.
To use the successful scripts, select a rectangle frame in InDesign, then run the script from the successful-versions folder that best fits your scaling needs.
While the current focus of this repository is on providing solutions for error 11268 in Adobe InDesign scripting, we are open to expanding the repository to include solutions for other common errors encountered by InDesign scripters. Contributions and suggestions are welcome.
Your contributions and suggestions are welcome. If you have improvements or encounter an issue, please open a pull request or issue.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
- Thanks to the Adobe scripting community for continuous support and knowledge sharing.
- Special mention to ChatGPT at OpenAI for assistance in troubleshooting and refining the scripts.