Adobe InDesign CS3 (5.0) Object Model JS: Group

InDesign CS3

Class

Group

 A group. Base Class: PageItem

QuickLinks

addPath, applyObjectStyle, autoTag, bringForward, bringToFront, changeObject, checkIn, checkOut, clearObjectStyleOverrides, clearTransformations, convertShape, detach, duplicate, excludeOverlapPath, exportFile, extractLabel, findObject, fit, flipItem, getElements, insertLabel, intersectPath, makeCompoundPath, markup, minusBack, move, override, placeXML, redefineScaling, releaseCompoundPath, remove, removeOverride, resolve, revert, select, sendBackward, sendToBack, store, subtractPath, toSource, toSpecifier, transform, transformAgain, transformAgainIndividually, transformSequenceAgain, transformSequenceAgainIndividually, transformValuesOf, ungroup

Hierarchy

Button | Cell | Character | Document | Footnote | GraphicLine | Group | InsertionPoint | Layer | Line | MasterSpread | Oval | Page | PageItem | Paragraph | Polygon | Rectangle | Spread | State | Story | Table | Text | TextColumn | TextFrame | TextStyleRange | Word
PageItem
Group
AnchoredObjectSetting | Button | ContentTransparencySetting | EPS | FillTransparencySetting | FormField | Graphic | GraphicLine | Group | Image | Oval | PDF | PICT | PageItem | Polygon | Rectangle | StrokeTransparencySetting | TextFrame | TextWrapPreference | TransparencySetting | WMF

Properties

PropertyTypeAccessDescription
absoluteFlipFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
r/wIndicates whether the Group has been flipped independently of its parent object and, if yes, the direction in which the Group was flipped.
absoluteHorizontalScalenumber r/wThe horizontal scale of the Group relative to its containing object.
absoluteRotationAnglenumber r/wThe rotation angle of the Group relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)
absoluteShearAnglenumber r/wThe skewing angle of the Group relative to its containing object. (Range: -360 to 360)
absoluteVerticalScalenumber r/wThe vertical scale of the Group relative to its containing object.
allGraphics Array of Graphic readonlyLists all graphics contained by the Group.
allPageItems Array of PageItem readonlyLists all page items contained by the Group.
allowOverridesbool r/wIf true, the master page item can be overridden.
anchoredObjectSettingsAnchoredObjectSetting readonlyAnchored object settings.
appliedObjectStyleObjectStyle r/wThe object style applied to the Group.
associatedXMLElementXMLItem readonlyThe XML element associated with the Group.
buttonsButtons readonlyA collection of buttons.
contentTransparencySettingsContentTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the content of the Group.
cornerOptionCornerOptions:
CornerOptions.NONE
CornerOptions.ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INVERSE_ROUNDED_CORNER
CornerOptions.INSET_CORNER
CornerOptions.BEVEL_CORNER
CornerOptions.FANCY_CORNER
r/wThe shape to apply to corner points in a path. Note: corner option differs from end join in that you can set a radius for a corner option, whereas the rounded or beveled effect of an end join depends upon the stroke weight.
cornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe radius in measurement units of the corner effect.
endCapEndCap:
EndCap.BUTT_END_CAP
EndCap.ROUND_END_CAP
EndCap.PROJECTING_END_CAP
r/wThe end shape of an open path.
endJoinEndJoin:
EndJoin.MITER_END_JOIN
EndJoin.ROUND_END_JOIN
EndJoin.BEVEL_END_JOIN
r/wThe corner join applied to the Group.
epssEPSs readonlyA collection of EPS files.
fillColorString
Swatch
r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the fill of the Group. . Can also accept: String.
fillTintnumber r/wThe percent of tint to use in the Group's fill color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
fillTransparencySettingsFillTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the fill applied to the Group.
flipFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
r/wThe direction in which to flip the printed image.
formFieldsFormFields readonlyA collection of form fields.
frameFittingOptionsFrameFittingOption readonlyThe frame fitting option to apply to placed or pasted content. Can be applied to a frame, object style, or document or to the application.
gapColorSwatch r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the gap of a dashed, dotted, or striped stroke. For information, see stroke type.
gapTintnumber r/wThe tint as a percentage of the gap color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
geometricBounds Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe bounds of the Group excluding the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.
gradientFillAnglenumber r/wThe angle of a linear gradient applied to the fill of the Group. (Range: -180 to 180)
gradientFillLengthMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the fill of the Group.
gradientFillStart Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the fill of the Group, in the format [x, y].
gradientStrokeAnglenumber r/wThe angle of a linear gradient applied to the stroke of the Group. (Range: -180 to 180)
gradientStrokeLengthMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe length (for a linear gradient) or radius (for a radial gradient) applied to the stroke of the Group.
gradientStrokeStart Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe starting point (in page coordinates) of a gradient applied to the stroke of the Group, in the format [x, y].
graphicLinesGraphicLines readonlyA collection of graphic lines.
graphicsGraphics readonlyA collection of imported graphics in any graphic file format (vector, metafile, or bitmap).
groupsGroups readonlyA collection of groups.
horizontalScalenumber r/wThe horizontal scaling applied to the text as a percentage of its current size. (Range: 1 to 1000)
idnumber readonlyThe unique ID of the Group.
imagesImages readonlyA collection of bitmap images in any bitmap file format (including TIFF, JPEG, or GIF).
indexnumber readonlyThe index of the Group within its containing object.
itemLayerLayer r/wThe layer that the Group is on.
labelstring r/wA property that can be set to any string.
leftLineEndArrowHead:
ArrowHead.NONE
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD
r/wThe arrowhead applied to the start of the path.
localDisplaySettingDisplaySettingOptions:
DisplaySettingOptions.HIGH_QUALITY
DisplaySettingOptions.TYPICAL
DisplaySettingOptions.OPTIMIZED
DisplaySettingOptions.DEFAULT_VALUE
r/wDisplay performance options for the Group.
lockStateLockStateValues:
LockStateValues.NONE
LockStateValues.UNMANAGED_STORY
LockStateValues.CHECKED_IN_STORY
LockStateValues.CHECKED_OUT_STORY
LockStateValues.LOCKED_STORY
LockStateValues.EMBEDDED_STORY
LockStateValues.MISSING_LOCK_STATE
LockStateValues.MIXED_LOCK_STATE
readonlyThe lock state.
lockedbool r/wIf true, the Group is locked.
miterLimitnumber r/wThe limit of the ratio of stroke width to miter length before a miter (pointed) join becomes a bevel (squared-off) join. (Range: 1 to 500)
nonprintingbool r/wIf true, the Group does not print.
ovalsOvals readonlyA collection of ellipses.
overprintFillbool r/wIf true, the Group's fill color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the fill color knocks out the underlying colors.
overprintGapbool r/wIf true, the gap color overprints any underlying colors. If false, the gap color knocks out the underlying colors.
overprintStrokebool r/wIf true, the Group's stroke color overprints any underlying objects. If false, the stroke color knocks out the underlying colors.
overriddenbool readonlyIf true, the object originated on a master spread and was overridden. If false, the object either originated on a master spread and was not overridden, or the object did not originate on a master page.
overriddenMasterPageItemGraphic
Guide
Movie
PageItem
Sound
readonlyAn object that originated on a master page and has been overridden. Can return: PageItem, Guide, Graphic, Movie or Sound.
pageItemsPageItems readonlyThe page items collection, which can be used to process all page items in a container (such as a document, page, or group), regardless of type.
parentButton
Cell
Character
Document
Footnote
GraphicLine
Group
InsertionPoint
Layer
Line
MasterSpread
Oval
Page
PageItem
Paragraph
Polygon
Rectangle
Spread
State
Story
Table
Text
TextColumn
TextFrame
TextStyleRange
Word
readonlyThe parent of the Group (a Spread, MasterSpread, PageItem, Oval, Rectangle, Polygon, GraphicLine, Group, State, Document, Layer, Button, TextFrame, Story, Text, Word, Line, TextColumn, Paragraph, TextStyleRange, Cell, Table, InsertionPoint, Page, Character or Footnote).
pdfsPDFs readonlyA collection of PDF files.
pictsPICTs readonlyA collection of PICT graphics.
polygonsPolygons readonlyA collection of polygons.
propertiesObject r/wA property that allows setting of several properties at the same time.
rectanglesRectangles readonlyA collection of rectangles.
rightLineEndArrowHead:
ArrowHead.NONE
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SIMPLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.TRIANGLE_WIDE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BARBED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CURVED_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.CIRCLE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.SQUARE_SOLID_ARROW_HEAD
ArrowHead.BAR_ARROW_HEAD
r/wThe arrowhead applied to the end of the path.
rotationAnglenumber r/wThe rotatation angle of the Group. (Range: -360 to 360)
shearAnglenumber r/wThe skewing angle applied to the Group. (Range: -360 to 360)
strokeAlignmentStrokeAlignment:
StrokeAlignment.CENTER_ALIGNMENT
StrokeAlignment.INSIDE_ALIGNMENT
StrokeAlignment.OUTSIDE_ALIGNMENT
r/wThe stroke alignment applied to the Group.
strokeColorString
Swatch
r/wThe swatch (color, gradient, tint, or mixed ink) applied to the stroke of the Group. Can also accept: String.
strokeCornerAdjustmentStrokeCornerAdjustment:
StrokeCornerAdjustment.NONE
StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES
StrokeCornerAdjustment.GAPS
StrokeCornerAdjustment.DASHES_AND_GAPS
r/wThe corner adjustment applied to the Group.
strokeDashAndGap Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe dash and gap measurements that define the pattern of a custom dashed line. Define up to six values (in points) in the format [dash1, gap1, dash2, gap2, dash3, gap3].
strokeTintnumber r/wThe percent of tint to use in object's stroke color. (To specify a tint percent, use a number in the range of 0 to 100; to use the inherited or overridden value, use -1.)
strokeTransparencySettingsStrokeTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings for the stroke.
strokeTypeString
StrokeStyle
r/wThe name of the stroke style to apply. Can also accept: String.
strokeWeightMeasurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe weight (in points) to apply to the Group's stroke.
textFramesTextFrames readonlyA collection of text frames.
textWrapPreferencesTextWrapPreference readonlyThe text wrap preference properties that define the default formatting for wrapping text around objects.
transparencySettingsTransparencySetting readonlyTransparency settings.
verticalScalenumber r/wThe vertical scaling applied to the text as a percentage of its current size. (Range: 1 to 1000)
visibleBounds Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String) r/wThe bounds of the Group including the stroke width, in the format [y1, x1, y2, x2], which give the coordinates of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the bounding box.
wmfsWMFs readonlyA collection of WMF graphics.

Methods

Instances

PageItem addPath (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a new page item by combining the Group with other objects. Deletes the objects if they do not intersect.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe object(s) to add.

void applyObjectStyle (using: ObjectStyle[, clearingOverrides: bool=true][, clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyle: bool=false])
Applies the specified object style.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingObjectStyleThe object style to apply.
clearingOverridesboolIf true, clears the Group's existing attributes before applying the style. (Optional) (default: true)
clearingOverridesThroughRootObjectStyleboolIf true, clears attributes and formatting applied to the Group that are not defined in the object style. (Optional) (default: false)

void autoTag ()
Tag the object or the parent story using default tags defined in XML preference.

void bringForward ()
Brings the Group forward one level in its layer.

void bringToFront ()
Brings the Group to the front.

Array of PageItem changeObject ([reverseOrder: bool])
Finds objects that match the find what value and replace the objects with the change to value.

ParameterTypeDescription
reverseOrderboolIf true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional)

bool checkIn ([versionComments: string][, forceSave: bool=false])
Checks in the story or stories.

ParameterTypeDescription
versionCommentsstringThe comment for this version. (Optional)
forceSaveboolIf true, forcibly saves a version. (Optional) (default: false)

bool checkOut ()
Checks out the story.

void clearObjectStyleOverrides ()
Clear overrides for object style

void clearTransformations ()
Clears transformations from the Group. Transformations include rotation, scaling, flipping, fitting, and shearing.

void convertShape (given: ConvertShapeOptions[, numberOfSides: number][, insetPercentage: number][, cornerRadius: Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Converts the Group to a different shape.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenConvertShapeOptions:
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_ROUNDED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_BEVELED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_INVERSE_ROUNDED_RECTANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_OVAL
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_TRIANGLE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_POLYGON
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_LINE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_STRAIGHT_LINE
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_OPEN_PATH
ConvertShapeOptions.CONVERT_TO_CLOSED_PATH
The Group's new shape.
numberOfSidesnumber (range: 3 - 100)The number of sides for the resulting polygon. (Range: 3 to 100) (Optional)
insetPercentagenumber (range: 0 - 100)The star inset percentage for the resulting polygon. (Range: 0.0 to 100.0) (Optional)
cornerRadiusMeasurement Unit (Number or String) (range: 0 - 800)The corner radius of the resulting rectangle. (Optional)

void detach ()
Detaches an overridden master page item from the master page.

PageItem duplicate ([to: any][, by: Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Duplicates the Group at the specified location or offset.

ParameterTypeDescription
to Array of 2 Units
Layer
Page
Spread
The location of the new Group, specified in coordinates in the format [x, y]. Can accept: Array of 2 Units, Spread, Page or Layer. (Optional)
by Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)Amount by which to offset the new Group from the original Group's position. (Optional)

PageItem excludeOverlapPath (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a new page item by excluding the overlapping areas of the Group and other objects.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe object(s) to exclude.

void exportFile (format: any, to: File[, showingOptions: bool=false][, using: PDFExportPreset][, versionComments: string][, forceSave: bool=false])
Exports the object(s) to a file.

ParameterTypeDescription
formatExportFormat
String
The export format, specified as an enumeration value or as an extension that appears in the Save as type or Format menu in the Export dialog. Can accept: ExportFormat enumerator or String.
toFileThe path to the export file.
showingOptionsboolIf true, displays the export options dialog. (Optional) (default: false)
usingPDFExportPresetThe export style. (Optional)
versionCommentsstringThe comment for this version. (Optional)
forceSaveboolIf true, forcibly saves a version. (Optional) (default: false)

string extractLabel (key: string)
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.

ParameterTypeDescription
keystringThe key.

Array of PageItem findObject ([reverseOrder: bool])
Finds objects that match the find what value.

ParameterTypeDescription
reverseOrderboolIf true, returns the results in reverse order. (Optional)

void fit (given: FitOptions)
Applies the specified fit option to content in a frame.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenFitOptions:
FitOptions.CONTENT_TO_FRAME
FitOptions.CENTER_CONTENT
FitOptions.PROPORTIONALLY
FitOptions.FRAME_TO_CONTENT
FitOptions.FILL_PROPORTIONALLY
The fit option to use.

void flipItem (given: Flip[, around: any])
Flips the Group.

ParameterTypeDescription
givenFlip:
Flip.NONE
Flip.HORIZONTAL
Flip.VERTICAL
Flip.HORIZONTAL_AND_VERTICAL
Flip.BOTH
The axis around which to flip the Group.
aroundAnchorPoint
Array of 2 Units
The point around which to flip the Group. Can accept: Array of 2 Units or AnchorPoint enumerator. (Optional)

Array of Group getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.

void insertLabel (key: string, value: string)
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.

ParameterTypeDescription
keystringThe key.
valuestringThe value.

PageItem intersectPath (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a new page item by intersecting the Group with other objects. Returns an error if the objects do not intersect.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe object(s) with which to intersect.

PageItem makeCompoundPath (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a compound path by combining the path(s) of the Group with the paths of other objects.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe other objects whose paths to include in the new compound path.

void markup (using: XMLElement)
Associates the page item with the specified XML element while preserving existing content.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingXMLElementThe XML element.

PageItem minusBack (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a new page item by reverse subtracting the overlapping areas of the Group and other objects.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe object(s) to reverse subtract.

void move ([to: any][, by: Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)])
Moves the Group to a new location. Note: Either the 'to' or 'by' parameter is required; if both parameters are defined, only the to value is used.

ParameterTypeDescription
to Array of 2 Units
Layer
Page
Spread
The new location of the Group,in the format (x, y). Can accept: Array of 2 Units, Spread, Page or Layer. (Optional)
by Array of Measurement Unit (Number or String)The amount (in measurement units) to move the Group relative to its current position, in the format (x, y). (Optional)

any override (destinationPage: Page)
Overrides a master page item and places the item on the document page as a new object.

ParameterTypeDescription
destinationPagePageThe document page that contains the master page item to override.

void placeXML (using: XMLElement)
Places XML content into the specified object. Note: Replaces any existing content.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingXMLElementThe XML element whose content you want to place.

void redefineScaling ([to: Array of number])
Apply an item's scaling to its content if possible.

ParameterTypeDescription
to Array of numberThe scale factors to be left on the item. The default is {1.0, 1.0}. (Optional)

Array of PageItem releaseCompoundPath ()
Releases a compound path.

void remove ()
Deletes the Group.

void removeOverride ()
Removes the override from a previously overridden master page item.

any resolve (location: any, in: CoordinateSpaces[, consideringRulerUnits: bool=false])
Get the coordinates of the given location in the specified coordinate system.

ParameterTypeDescription
locationAnchorPoint
AnchorPoint
Array of 2 Reals
Array of Arrays of 2 Reals
BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Long Integers
The location requested. Can accept: Array of 2 Reals, AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of Arrays of 2 Reals, CoordinateSpaces enumerators, AnchorPoint enumerators, BoundingBoxLimits enumerators or Long Integers.
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use.
consideringRulerUnitsboolIf true then a ruler location is interpreted using ruler units rather than points. The default value is false. This parameter has no effect unless the reference point is specified relative to a page. (Optional) (default: false)

bool revert ()
Reverts the document to its state at the last save operation.

void select ([existingSelection: SelectionOptions=SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH])
Selects the object.

ParameterTypeDescription
existingSelectionSelectionOptions:
SelectionOptions.ADD_TO
SelectionOptions.REMOVE_FROM
SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH
The selection status of the Group in relation to previously selected objects. (Optional) (default: SelectionOptions.REPLACE_WITH)

void sendBackward ()
Sends the Group back one level in its layer.

void sendToBack ()
Sends the Group to the back.

Asset store (using: Library[, withProperties: Object])
Stores the object in the specified library.

ParameterTypeDescription
usingLibraryThe library in which to store the object.
withPropertiesObjectInitial values for properties of the new Group (Optional)

PageItem subtractPath (with: Array of PageItem)
Creates a new page item by subtracting the overlapping areas of the Group and other objects.

ParameterTypeDescription
with Array of PageItemThe object(s) to subtract.

string toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the Group.

string toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.

void transform (in: CoordinateSpaces, from: any, withMatrix: any[, replacingCurrent: any][, consideringRulerUnits: bool=false])
Transform the page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use
fromAnchorPoint
AnchorPoint
Array of 2 Reals
Array of Arrays of 2 Reals
BoundingBoxLimits
CoordinateSpaces
Long Integers
The temporary origin during the transformation. Can accept: Array of 2 Reals, AnchorPoint enumerator or Array of Arrays of 2 Reals, CoordinateSpaces enumerators, AnchorPoint enumerators, BoundingBoxLimits enumerators or Long Integers.
withMatrix Array of 6 Reals
TransformationMatrix
Transform matrix. Can accept: Array of 6 Reals or TransformationMatrix.
replacingCurrent Array of MatrixContent
Long Integer
MatrixContent
Transform components to consider; providing this optional parameter causes the target's existing transform components to be replaced with new values. Without this parameter, the given matrix is concatenated onto the target's existing transform combining the effect of the two. Can accept: MatrixContent enumerator, Array of MatrixContent enumerators or Long Integer. (Optional)
consideringRulerUnitsboolIf true then a ruler based origin is interpreted using ruler units rather than points. The default value is false. This parameter has no effect unless the reference point is specified relative to a page. (Optional) (default: false)

Array of string transformAgain ()
Transforms the Group using the last transformation performed on any object. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

Array of string transformAgainIndividually ()
Transforms the Group using the last transformation performed on any Group. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

Array of string transformSequenceAgain ()
Transforms the Group using the last sequence of transform operations performed on any single object or performed at the same time on any group of objects. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

Array of string transformSequenceAgainIndividually ()
Transforms the Group using the last sequence of transformations performed on any single object or performed at the same time on any group of objects. Transformations include moving, rotating, shearing, scaling, and flipping.

Array of TransformationMatrix transformValuesOf (in: CoordinateSpaces)
Get the transformation values of the page item.

ParameterTypeDescription
inCoordinateSpaces:
CoordinateSpaces.PASTEBOARD_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.PARENT_COORDINATES
CoordinateSpaces.INNER_COORDINATES
The coordinate space to use

void ungroup ()
Ungroups the group.

Element of

EPS.parent

Graphic.parent

Image.parent

PDF.parent

PICT.parent

WMF.parent

Used in:

array of Group Groups.itemByRange (from: any, to: any)

Group Groups.nextItem (obj: Group)

Group Groups.previousItem (obj: Group)

Return

Array of Group Group.getElements ()

Group Groups.add (groupItems: Array of PageItem[, layer: Layer][, at: LocationOptions=LocationOptions.UNKNOWN][, reference: any][, withProperties: Object])

Group Groups.anyItem ()

Array of Group Groups.everyItem ()

Group Groups.firstItem ()

Group Groups.item (index: any)

Group Groups.itemByID (id: number)

Group Groups.itemByName (name: string)

Array of Group Groups.itemByRange (from: any, to: any)

Group Groups.lastItem ()

Group Groups.middleItem ()

Group Groups.nextItem (obj: Group)

Group Groups.previousItem (obj: Group)

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