Can I execute a menu command in illustrator CS5 using extendscript

I've seen it in Indesign but can't seem to get it to work in illustrator. If not could anyone tell me how I would group all items together on a layer run a function then ungroup them again. I'm fairlt new to this and struggle with the documentation
Thanks
Bob

Hi Bob,
It's been a bit more difficult.
(And there are already some handful Illustrator Scipters all over the world.)
For the beginning you can try something like this:
// https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1535178
// MoveSimpleArtwork2NewGroup.jsx
// regards pixxxelschubser
var aDoc = app.activeDocument;
aDoc.selectObjectsOnActiveArtboard();
var sel = aDoc.selection;
var newGroup = aDoc.groupItems.add();
for (i=sel.length-1; i>=0; i--) {
sel[i].moveToEnd(newGroup);
alert("done");
Have fun

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