Scripting objects in Illustrator - JavaScript

Hi i am new to use Javascript in Illustrator.
I can create new layers easy :-)
but i like to select objects with a specific fillcolor
All those objects should be moves to a specific layer
And have an other fillcolor.
Is this possible with JavaScript
if yes HOW
Thanks

Firstly to answer your question… Yes this is all possible using JavaScript… A tip for a scripting new comer… Don't confuse script with the GUI there is NO need to select objects in order to move or change them… It's generally better NOT too and only deal with selection when you want user defined input… It is far less simple with script you will need to check every item in the document and if it's color matches a set of values move it else leave where it is… Don't forget when you move objects from one container to another you may have to account for the order reversing…

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