Creating symbol removes some layers

I am having some layers (without content) removed that have sublayers with content collected into them when creating symbols from a set of layers. Why does this occur and what is the exact expected behavior?
I am presuming layers without content on them directly are stripped? Has this been changed in CS6?

What Monika means is that you cannot have a layer without content if that layer has sublayers. Show a screen capture of the Layers panel with all the layers open of the original and what happens after you make the symbol.

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I have just tried a test, created new file, 5 layers, labelled them 0, 1 2 3 4, turned off 0 2 and 4 and went to animation palette, create frames from layers and ended up with all 5 in there.
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Can I batch create symbols from layers?

I have Illustrator files of some fairly complicated schematics that I will be bringing in to Flash. The layers are already well organized and named so I would like to select particular layers, hit a "create symbols" button and have all of the selected layers turned into separate symbols that have the same name as their layer name. I would even be willing to code something to do this but I can't find any information about how it can be done.
I know that I can import an Illustrator file into Flash and select layers that I can then make into movie clips but again, I have to manually select the layer, tell it to be a movie clip and then give it an instance name. I would be happy to try to automate that process as well but haven't found any info on how it can be done either.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can batch create symbols from my existing layers?

I figured this out using recursion. Pasted here in case it helps someone else:
#target Illustrator
var docRef = app.activeDocument;
var layersRef = app.activeDocument.layers;
var layersCount = layersRef.length;
var mySymbolInstance = null;
if ( app.documents.length > 0 ) {
    // if the file is not empty, loop through all levels
    recurseLayers(docRef.layers);
    clearEmptyLayers();
    alert("I'm done");
function recurseLayers(objArray) {
    // loop through main layers
    for (var l = 0; l < objArray.length; l++) {
        // loop through secondary layers
        if (objArray[l].layers.length > 0) {
            recurseLayers(objArray[l].layers);
        // loop through first level groups
        if (objArray[l].groupItems.length > 0) {
            recurseGroups(objArray[l].groupItems);
            // create a group
            var layerGrp = objArray[l].groupItems.add();
            //give new group the same name as the old group
            var layerName = objArray[l].name;
            layerGrp.name = layerName;
            // get all page items from group
            var layerGrpPageItems = objArray[l].pageItems;
            //alert("how many group page items: " + layerGrpPageItems.length);
            for (var li= layerGrpPageItems.length-1; li >0; li--) {
                // will become the symbol name
                var layerPageItemName = layerGrpPageItems[li].name;
                // if it's not already a symbol, make it into one
                if (layerGrpPageItems[li].typename == "SymbolItem") {
                    layerGrpPageItems[li].moveToBeginning(layerGrp);
                } else {
                    // create symbols
                    createSymbol(layerGrpPageItems[li], layerGrpPageItems[li].name);
                    // add symbols to group
                    mySymbolInstance.moveToBeginning(layerGrp);
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                    layerGrpPageItems[li].remove();
            // create symbols from layer
            createSymbol(layerGrp, layerName);
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            layerGrp.remove();
function recurseGroups(objArray) {
    for (var g = 0; g < objArray.length; g++) {
        // loop through second level groups
        if (objArray[g].groupItems.length > 0) {
            recurseGroups(objArray[g].groupItems);
            // create a group
            var grp = objArray[g].groupItems.add();
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            var groupName = objArray[g].name;
            grp.name = groupName;
            //alert("which group is this? " + groupName);
            // get all page items from group
            var grpPageItems = objArray[g].pageItems;
            //alert("how many group page items: " + grpPageItems.length);
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                // will become the symbol name
                var pageItemName = groupName + "_" + grpPageItems[gi].name;
                createSymbol(grpPageItems[gi], pageItemName);
                // add symbols to group
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function createSymbol(element, elementName) {
    //alert("elementName" + elementName);
    // create symbols from all items in the group
    var symbolRef = docRef.symbols.add(element);
    //alert("element unnamed before: " + elementName);
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    var addElementIndex = 0;
    if(elementName == "") {
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        addElementIndex++;
    // loop through all the symbols in the document
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        for(var s=0; s<symbolCount; s++) {
            // existing symbols
            var symbolCheck = docRef.symbols[s];
            //alert(symbolCheck.name);
            var addIndex = 0;
            // if the name already exists, add the index number to it and increment
            if(elementName == symbolCheck.name) {
                elementName = elementName + addIndex;
                addIndex++;
    symbolRef.name = elementName;
    //alert("symbol name: " + symbolRef.name);
    mySymbolInstance = docRef.symbolItems.add(symbolRef);
    mySymbolInstance.left = element.left;
    mySymbolInstance.top = element.top;
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                if ( topLayer.layers[ni].pageItems.length == 0 ) {
                    topLayer.layers[ni].remove();

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Illustrator script to create symbols from images in folder

Time to give back to the community...
Here is a script I recently devised to bulk create symbols from images in a folder. Tested with Illustrator CC 2014.
// Import Folder's Files as Symbols - Illustrator CC script
// Description: Creates symbols from images in the designated folder into current document
// Author     : Oscar Rines (oscarrines (at) gmail.com)
// Version    : 1.0.0 on 2014-09-21
// Reused code from "Import Folder's Files as Layers - Illustrator CS3 script"
// by Nathaniel V. KELSO ([email protected])
#target illustrator
function getFolder() {
return Folder.selectDialog('Please select the folder to be imported:', Folder('~'));
function symbolExists(seekInDoc, seekSymbol) {
    for (var j=0; j < seekInDoc.symbols.length; j++) {
        if (seekInDoc.symbols[j].name == seekSymbol) {
            return true;
    return false;
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        var placedart;              //PlacedItem object reference
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        var sname;                  //Symbol name
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        win.pnl.errorListLabel = win.pnl.add("statictext", [10, 110, 720, 125], "Error log:"); //progress bar label
        win.pnl.errorList = win.pnl.add ("edittext", [10, 125, 720, 225], "", {multiline: true, scrolling: true}); //errorlist
        //win.pnl.errorList.graphics.font = ScriptUI.newFont ("Arial", "REGULAR", 7);
        //win.pnl.errorList.graphics.foregroundColor = win.pnl.errorList.graphics.newPen(ScriptUIGraphics.PenType.SOLID_COLOR, [1, 0, 0, 1], 1);
        win.doneButton = win.add("button", [640, 265, 740, 295], "OK"); //button to dispose the panel
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            win.close();
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        win.show();
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        for (var i = 0; i < imageList.length; i++) {
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            win.pnl.progBarLabel.text = i+1 + '/' + imageList.length; //update file count
            win.pnl.progBar.value = i+1; //update progress bar
            if (imageList[i] instanceof File) {
                fname = imageList[i].name.toLowerCase(); //convert file name to lowercase to check for supported formats
                if( (fname.indexOf('.eps') == -1) &&
                    (fname.indexOf('.png') == -1)) {
                    win.pnl.errorList.text += 'Skipping ' + imageList[i].name + '. Not a supported type.\r'; //log error
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                        placedart.remove(); //remove the raster item from the canvas
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        else {
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        win.update(); //update window contents
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if ( app.documents.length > 0 ) {
    importFolderContents( getFolder() );
else{
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Thank you, nice job & I am looking forward to trying it out!

How to remove imported layers from ultiboard general layers property

I imported several .DXF layers into a project some time ago and now they always appear in the default configuration of every new project. I have tried unsuccessfully to de-select them and set that to the default, but they always pop up again. How can I remove them when there is no facility for doing so in the properties page?
Thanks, Tod
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi Tod,
I think what happened is you imported the DXF layers into a project, then saved the PCB properties as defaults, which then saved the imported DXF layers as defaults. To remove these layers, you need to delete your configuration file, which is where the default settings are stored. This will also reset your user interface and all default settings you have previously stored.
Just follow the instructions here: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/2719D00E36A4D53A8625721300685B3F
I have also created a defect (D116800) because it should be possible to remove these custom layers without resetting your configuration.
Message Edited by GarretF on 01-11-2010 08:25 AM
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Is there a way to create multiple map tile layers at once?

Hello experts,
I have a small problem. It's mainly a matter of saving some time. I need to create 51 map tile layers in mapviewer, and I would like to this this at one time. I can go to the admin console-->Management-->Manage Map Tile Layers-->Create, and then I can create one at a time. But it really would be nice to create them all at once!
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But, I tried inserting records into USER_SDO_CACHED_MAPS and it works, and I can't really see any reason not to directly insert records into this table, so...
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Get the ID of a dynamically created symbol from library, INSIDE another symbol.

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to get the id from a dynamic created symbol from library.
When dynamically creating the symbol directly on the stage (or composition level), there's no problem.
But I just can't get it to work when creating the symbol inside another symbol.
Below some examples using both "getChildSymbols()" and "aSymbolInstances"
// USING "getChildSymbols()" /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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var symbolChildren = sym.getSymbol("holder").getChildSymbols(); // Am i using this wrong maybe?
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// USING "aSymbolInstances"" //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// ON THE STAGE
var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol("m_item","Stage");
console.log(sym.aSymbolInstances[0]); // ok (i guess) x.fn.x.init[1] 0: div#eid_1391854141436
// INSIDE ANOTHER SYMBOL
var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol("m_item", sym.getSymbol("holder").getSymbolElement());
console.log(sym.getSymbol("holder").aSymbolInstances[0]); // Javascript error in event handler! Event Type = element
In this post http://forums.adobe.com/message/5691824 is written: "mySym.aSymbolInstances will give you an array with all "names" when you create symbols"
Could it be this only works on the stage/ composition level only and not inside a symbol?
The following methods to achieve the same are indeed possible, but i simply DON'T want to use them in this case:
1) Storing a reference of the created symbol in an array and call it later by index.
2) Giving the items an ID manually on creation and use document.getElementById() afterwards.
I can't believe this isn't possible. I am probably missing something here.
Forgive me I am a newbie using Adobe Edge!
I really hope someone can help me out here.
Anyway, thnx in advance people!
Kind Regards,
Lester.

Hi,
Thanks for the quick response!
True this is also a possibility. But this method is almost the same of "Giving the items an ID manually on creation and use document.getElementById() afterwards".
In this way (correct me if i'm wrong) you have to give it an unique ID yourself. In a (very) big project this isn't the most practical way.
Although I know it is possible.
Now when Edge creates a symbol dynamically on the Stage (or composition level) or inside another symbol it always gives the symbol an ID like "eid_1391853893203".
I want to reuse this (unique) ID given by Edge after creation.
If created on the stage directly you can get this ID very easy. Like this;
var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol("m_item","Stage");
var symbolChildren = sym.getChildSymbols();
console.log(symbolChildren[0].getSymbolElement().attr('id')); // ok eid_1391853893203
I want to do exactly the same when created INSIDE another symbol.
var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol("m_item", sym.getSymbol("holder").getSymbolElement());
Now how can I accomplish this? How can I get the Id of a dynamically created symbol INSIDE another symbol instead of created directly on the stage?
This is what i'm after.
Thnx in advance!

How to get a dynamically created symbol to delete itself on click?

Here's the setup...
I want to have a dynamically created symbol appear upon click of a hotspot. In this case, you click on a pulsating hotspot and a popup box appears.
Here's the code I'm using for that.
//Create an instance element of a symbol as a child of the given parent element
var mySymbolObject = sym.createChildSymbol("gardern_toxins_popup","stage");
So we have the symbol "garden_toxins_popup" from my library placed dynamically on the page. I would like to assign an action to the pop-up itself that allows you to remove the symbol from the stage upon click.
I feel silly for not being able to figure this out. I tried iterations of this bit of code...
//Get the stage from the composition level, get the symbol
sym.getComposition().getStage().getSymbol("garden_toxins_popup").delete();
...but it doesn't work.
So I tried thinking like I was back in Flash and tried the following...
this.parent.removeChild(this);
But no joy on that as well. Is there something I haven't addressed in this logic or am I going about it in the wrong way? Thanks!

Hi, chirpieguy-
You'll want to use the deleteSymbol() API.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/edgeanimate/api/current/index.html
BTW, you should use the capitalized "Stage" to add it to the Stage - the lower case stage has a special meaning with Animate and might not give you what you want..
sym.createChildSymbol("gardentoxins", "Stage");
In the symbol itself, create a click event on a container div, then:
sym.deleteSymbol();
That being said, you don't need to dynamically create and delete an object. What you can do is to use hide() and show() on an element and use the coordinates of your click to change the CSS value of top/left of this object so that you don't have to do the object management I highlighted above.
Hope that points you in the right direction.
-Elaine

Create Symbol=Lose Events

IE-Grouping elements into a symbol causes loss of events.
Not sure if this is a bug but has anyone else noticed this?
The workaround I've found is to to group the elements into a div, but then obviously...
You can try yourself with the lynda tut / chapter 10 /Creating responsive layouts.
http://www.lynda.com/Edge-Animate-tutorials/Edge-Animate-Essential-Training/108880-2.html
I noticed this happening to me when Edge 1st introduced responsive layout, but I thought it was something I was doing wrong...
In the example above the event is being lost on the element not grouped into a symbol.
Message was edited by: GVD321

Joe Bowden wrote:
When you created symbols out of the elements (specifically, putting the Text element in a symbol), the code and events you had previously on the apple image are no longer going to work because that Text element is no longer at the same level as the apple - it's now inside a symbol. In other words, sym.$("Text").html("your text here") can't work because there is no longer a "Text" element there at the Stage level. So the bug, as it is, was in the code used.
When you want to address an element within a symbol, use the getSymbol method to address the symbol, and then address the element within it. I believe your symbol wasn named "chalkboard"? So in that case, your code should be something like this:
sym.getSymbol("chalkboard").$("Text").html("your text here");
The EA Javascript API is your friend:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/edgeanimate/api/current/index.html
hth,
Joe
That's what I suspected. A 'targeting level' issue.
I wasn't sure if there was some magic in the js that compesated for not targeting the Text within the symbol.
Same rule applies. Got it.
Obviously I'm not the greatest with code but I'm trying.
The EA Api makes me nauseous.
But I'm trying:-)
Edit
Altho someone might wanna notify the presenter in that Lynda tut because that fact is not mentioned.
Message was edited by: GVD321

Create symbol from "scratch"

Hello all!
I've been busy and haven't checked in here for awhile - I guess for me that's good :-)
I've got a question that I know I'm not the only one and was wondering what others do...
I have a stage with everything on it I want, including 6 buttons. Now I want to create "symbols" that each button will call. Is there a "correct" way to do this?
I know I could add a small rectangle off stage, create a symbol from it and then remove it from the stage and create what I want.
Is there a better way?
Just curious :-)
James

Hey James,
You can also create symbols and then export them and reuse them in other compositions.
I usually create all my symbol elements, right-click on all the divs and then convert to symbol. then, if it is something I think I could reuse somewhere else, I export it.
But different people have different ways of doing things.

Flash Pro CS6 crashes when creating symbol

Okay...here's one I gotta share. I'm building some banner ads for a client. I open up Flash Pro CS6. I create a square on the stage. And when I right-mouse click on the drawing, choose Create Symbol...Flash completely locks up. I get that little Windows 7 'tink' in my speakers..and nothing. I cannot create a symbol of any kind. The program completely locks up.
So...I uninstall the entire CS6 suite...reinstall with latest installers...and same result.
BUT....if I put a graphic on the stage...go to the timeline...and try to apply a motion tween..flash alerts me that it needs to be a symbol and converts it to a movie clip for me...no errors.
I'm on Windows 7, 64 bit, 16 G ram. So that ain't the problem. I tried in vane to get somebody on the phone at adobe....I knew that would be a waste of time.
I've been using adobe software forever. And though it is frequently error and crash prone I can usually count on an uninstall squaring things away. Not this time. And I have no cause and effect to point to. I was using Flash a couple of weeks ago no problem...and now...unusable.
If there's anyone out there reading this post...I'd really be interested in a solution.

The only thing that could´ve changed are the settings on my mac...
Sounds like this might be your trouble?
I run a pc... no help to you.
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REMOVING files / layers / graphics from Indesign

Hi, I have used 100s of photos and graphics in a book production but now I see that many of them were not used in the book. If I delete them from the Indesign file, they keep coming up as missing files and links. Is there a particular way to remove files from an Indesign work? thank you
Vedic Press Australia

What I mean to say is that I go into Finder where all the TIFF and PSD file used in the Indesign project are sitting and those that are doubled up or created at some point but no longer needed, I then remove them. I do not wish to delete files that are sitting on the Indesign pages since they are final. I am referring for example to file that I created with a graphic which I now no longer need, a photo that I saved as psd but created the same one as tiff etc.
I have removed some of those in past because they just take room for no reason and increase the size of the indesign file. But when I reopen the Indesign file I get a pop up message that links and files are missing, referring those I have deleted and asking to find them and reinsert them.
The project I am working on is a large coffee table book with over 1500 photos and graphics over 457 pages (13" x 13"), so in the process of producing the book, obviously many psd and tiff files are created which I dont want to use anymore. All my other final graphics and photos which will show in the book are safely stored and backed up. So how do I get rid of those that I no longer need?
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Hello,
I am currently building a website on Edge Animate and have to deal with a very strange bug. The project contains various symbols on the stage. Everytime, when I want to create a new symbol, other several symbols disappear and I have no chance to make them visible again. But when I remove the new created symbol, the other symbols reappear again. So curently I am not able to create new symbols because older ones mysteriously disappear. Which means, I can no longer work on that project.
Does someone know, what the reason could be? Thanks in advance.

It sounds like the offending Symbol zindex is at the top of the other symbols and 'covers' the others below it? Does this sound about right?
Please share a .zip file of the the project for others to troubleshoot the issue.
Darrell

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I've an Illustrator file with about 50 different layers. Each time I open it, some layers are "opened" others are collapsed. I "closed" all leayers, saved the document, restart AI but some layers are open again.
How can I save the folding state of a layer? How can I collapse all layers?
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you can go to the Layer's Flyout menu and choose "Panel Options..." and check "Show Layers Only"...groups and objects will hide
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or double click on an item you're unsure if it is a group or a sublayer, you'll get a dialog with options, if it says "Options" then it is a group, if it says "Layer Options" then it is a layer.
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