A really handy script for Illustrator!
I found a script on Hicksdesign.co.uk that allows you to create, say, several icons each on a different layer in Illustrator, then export each layer individually as a PNG file.
The pathway on your hard drive for the script to be placed is Adobe Illustrator > Presets > Scripts.
Next, create your Illustrator file with different layers.
Finally, to export the layers as individual PNGs, simply use your Illustrator menu: File > Scripts > SaveLayersAsPNGArtboard
It works great – a handy script to already have loaded in Illustrator for when you really need it!
Read the brief article and get the script HERE.
Bernie:
Good tip, Gary!
I’ve run into the same problem with company logos and such.
Say, have you seen any of the Adobe videos for CS4? Looks like Illustrator has some nifty new tricks like a blob tool to help with sketching. Can’t wait to try it.
Later!
Posted on September 30th, 2008 at 6:54 am