Can you set a layer to "Template" through script?

Question

Hi there,
     I am creating a script to batch export multiple artboards as SVG, and setting a layer to "Template" will keep my unwanted paths from exporting. I am using Illustrator version 17.1.9(64bit)
Is there a way to set a layer to "template" through script?
Thanks!
Scott

Answer 1

You are correct on this, if I create a template Action let say called "template layer" I can call that with app.doScript("template layer", "folder"). After testing it does work... on my client where I have the Action, but I have a few other artist who will need to run this script.
EXAMPLE:
for (var i = 0; i < app.activeDocument.layers.length; i++)
    app.activeDocument.activeLayer = app.activeDocument.layers[i] ;        
    if(app.activeDocument.layers[i].visible == false){
        app.doScript ("template layer", "NI");
The only other solution I can think of is putting all non-exportable objects on a layer, and call that layer "nonExport" and select all objects on this layer delete them, then export, then undo this action ... ewwww... sounds messy.
Cheers,
Scott