Wanted: Script to duplicate objects and apply colours

Hi
I am looking to pay someone to write a script which can duplicate objects and apply colours.
I have a full break down of the project together with a Illustrator Action that demonstrates the functionality of the required script.
If you are interested, please email [email protected] for full details.
You can also send me a private message.

big_smile wrote:
- script which can duplicate objects and apply colours.
- Illustrator Action that demonstrates the functionality of the required script.
Can you post a screen shot of the resulting outcome, derived from your current action, so we can see the desired result?

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