# \#api **URL:** https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tag/api/28.md [Latest](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tags.md) --- ## [ISO Developer Opinion/For Hire to Build Illustrator/Photoshop Project](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/iso-developer-opinion-for-hire-to-build-illustrator-photoshop-project/12033)
**Author:** [@Hineni](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Hineni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/iso-developer-opinion-for-hire-to-build-illustrator-photoshop-project/12033 "2026-10-18T04:17:32Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice on the feasibility of a project I’m considering, and I’m also hoping to connect with an experienced Illustrator/Photoshop developer who might be interested in discussing it fu… --- ## [Add Tracks and Get Audio Channel from clips](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/add-tracks-and-get-audio-channel-from-clips/11776)
**Author:** [@Bnetqc](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Bnetqc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/add-tracks-and-get-audio-channel-from-clips/11776 "2026-03-18T23:06:25Z")
2 essential features request. Add video or audio tracks to the sequence at a specific location. For example add 3 stereo tracks after A3 Get the audio channel of the clip in the timeline There is no way right now to … --- ## [Photoshop API. Why the examples don't work?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-api-why-the-examples-dont-work/7476)
**Author:** [@blackRGB](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/blackRGB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/photoshop-api-why-the-examples-dont-work/7476 "2025-04-04T06:32:52Z")
Does anyone know why the documentation contains examples in JavaScript that do not work? Is there a lot of that there? https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/ps\_reference/classes/selection/ --- ## [Where can I find the output of $.write() and $.writeln()?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-output-of-write-and-writeln/10298)
**Author:** [@dev101](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/dev101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-output-of-write-and-writeln/10298 "2025-03-20T08:32:12Z")
The official documentation for the object $ states This global ExtendScript object provides a number of debugging facilities and informational methods. The properties of the $ object allow you to get global information… --- ## [How to really disable dialogs in scripts, and why would you save script parameters as playback parameters and run scripts as actions?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-really-disable-dialogs-in-scripts-and-why-would-you-save-script-parameters-as-playback-parameters-and-run-scripts-as-actions/10250)
**Author:** [@dev101](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/dev101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-really-disable-dialogs-in-scripts-and-why-would-you-save-script-parameters-as-playback-parameters-and-run-scripts-as-actions/10250 "2025-03-11T11:08:49Z")
According to this docs (which I think are not official, but provide more info than the official ones, in certain case at least) and other posts on the web, app.displayDialogs = DialogModes.NO should disable the dialogs a… --- ## [Script to replicate edits in lightroom](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/script-to-replicate-edits-in-lightroom/8898)
**Author:** [@damianorusso.it](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/damianorusso.it)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/script-to-replicate-edits-in-lightroom/8898 "2024-12-19T12:08:16Z")
hello to programmers and everyone, I’ve been using Lightroom for a long, almost ten years editing photos manually and I’d like to do it better and easier Please can someone share with me some tips to automate the editi… --- ## [Indd file parsing using Cloud APIs](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/indd-file-parsing-using-cloud-apis/8439)
**Author:** [@ramesh.janakiraman](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/ramesh.janakiraman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/indd-file-parsing-using-cloud-apis/8439 "2024-09-26T03:35:14Z")
Hi, I have a use case for parsing indd file using cloud API instead of using native Indesign Server. Does creative cloud APIs support parsing Indd file and getting elements from it? Or parsing the indd file and providin… --- ## [Inquiry About Bulk Pricing for Photoshop API Background Removal](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/inquiry-about-bulk-pricing-for-photoshop-api-background-removal/8160)
**Author:** [@ravishri](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/ravishri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/inquiry-about-bulk-pricing-for-photoshop-api-background-removal/8160 "2024-07-25T16:13:49Z")
Hi, I am interested in using the Photoshop API for background removal for a large volume of images. I would like to know if there are any bulk pricing options available and what the cost structure would be for high-volu… --- ## [How to Translate/Move the none active layer?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-translate-move-the-none-active-layer/7778)
**Author:** [@blackRGB](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/blackRGB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-translate-move-the-none-active-layer/7778 "2024-04-12T06:19:56Z")
It’s a mystery for me why this method doesn’t work when the layer is inactive? The Layer object is explicitly defined, but that doesn’t work. In addition, if several layers are selected, then they all move --- ## [How to get all brush or tool presets?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-get-all-brush-or-tool-presets/7168)
**Author:** [@Karmalakas](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Karmalakas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-get-all-brush-or-tool-presets/7168 "2023-12-02T17:30:15Z")
Is there a way to get tool/brush preset list? Thought maybe it’s not in Alchemist app properties list and tried toolPreset & toolPresets, but it seems there are no such properties indeed. I’d like to get the list of thes… --- ## [ClientID and ApiKey are not present in CCStorage AllowList](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/clientid-and-apikey-are-not-present-in-ccstorage-allowlist/6867)
**Author:** [@Claudio](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Claudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/clientid-and-apikey-are-not-present-in-ccstorage-allowlist/6867 "2023-09-25T15:24:19Z")
I’m working with Creative Cloud Libraries APIs. I’m able to generate the tokens and request libraries and elements (https\_:\_//cc-libraries.adobe.io/api/v1/libraries/urn:aaid:sc:VA…9b9/elements) From elements response, … --- ## [Getting a list of the available fonts](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/getting-a-list-of-the-available-fonts/6344)
**Author:** [@ahmadalfy](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/ahmadalfy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/getting-a-list-of-the-available-fonts/6344 "2023-05-29T23:34:01Z")
Hello, I am building an extension that allows the user to build some custom components that will be exported to frontend frameworks like React. I need to allow the user to select the font they want to use in the compone… --- ## [Adobe XD grid export through API coming?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/adobe-xd-grid-export-through-api-coming/6233)
**Author:** [@miikkamaegelae](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/miikkamaegelae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/adobe-xd-grid-export-through-api-coming/6233 "2023-04-28T05:24:43Z")
Hello, What is the situation with getting the grid from your API so Zeplin can get the grid as well? This is something we need and are wondering when this is going to happen. Anything about this that can be shared? H… --- ## [BatchPlay \_obj:"invokeCommand" what's the deal?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/batchplay-obj-invokecommand-whats-the-deal/2386)
**Author:** [@mmmatt](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/mmmatt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/batchplay-obj-invokecommand-whats-the-deal/2386 "2023-03-29T12:32:51Z")
I’m very new to UXP programming, but have been doing JS, server, and app programming for years now. I’m looking into how much I can do with a plugin for a client of ours and have already setup a testing plugin that I’m u… --- ## [API Version 2 app.activeDocument.layers not show layers](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/api-version-2-app-activedocument-layers-not-show-layers/5856)
**Author:** [@Dmitriy](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Dmitriy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/api-version-2-app-activedocument-layers-not-show-layers/5856 "2023-02-15T18:57:37Z")
I use in my UXP plugin. API property require("photoshop").app.activeDocument.layers With API Version 1 it’s work I have layers but with API Version 2 not Could suggest how I can get a list of layers? --- ## [XD API Key](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/xd-api-key/3251)
**Author:** [@christypatton](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/christypatton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/xd-api-key/3251 "2022-08-23T08:13:15Z")
I’ve tried requesting an XD API Key three times and have not received any response. I’m filling out this form: XD Cloud Content API Key Request. Has anyone had any luck getting an XD API Key? Does anyone have another li… --- ## [Trigger Photoshop extension/plugin workflow with external input/message/event](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/trigger-photoshop-extension-plugin-workflow-with-external-input-message-event/4724)
**Author:** [@fraktall](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/fraktall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/trigger-photoshop-extension-plugin-workflow-with-external-input-message-event/4724 "2022-05-26T07:14:20Z")
I’m looking for an architecture that’d enable a plugin to wait for an external input in order to proceed. As an example: User installs a photoshop extension/plugin The plugin patiently waits for an external input, e.g… --- ## [What does universal event mean?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/what-does-universal-event-mean/4719)
**Author:** [@Karmalakas](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Karmalakas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/what-does-universal-event-mean/4719 "2022-05-24T18:37:51Z")
What does universal property (docs) define when adding event to notificationListener? Also docs now say notification listener accepts NotificationEvent\[\] as events, but then TypeScript complains, because for me only str… --- ## [Adobe Illustrator APIs](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/adobe-illustrator-apis/4645)
**Author:** [@tooba](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/tooba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/adobe-illustrator-apis/4645 "2022-05-11T20:52:58Z")
Are there any APIs and their documentation available for Adobe Illustrator integration?? --- ## [How to get DOM layer by ID?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-get-dom-layer-by-id/4589)
**Author:** [@Karmalakas](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Karmalakas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-to-get-dom-layer-by-id/4589 "2022-04-29T15:24:32Z")
Is it even possible to get DOM layer object by layer ID without recursively iterating through whole layers tree? BP returns a different object and I specifically need Layer.layers of that group I have ID for, and it can … --- ## [Can’t generate token for Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/can-t-generate-token-for-adobe-lightroom-creative-cloud/4374)
**Author:** [@Johnligda](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Johnligda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/can-t-generate-token-for-adobe-lightroom-creative-cloud/4374 "2022-03-06T07:05:36Z")
Hey Everyone! From a long time I’m trying to generate an API for my Lightroom Creative Cloud. But still couldn’t reach the point. I’ve followed the documentation part (https://developer.adobe.com/lightroom/lightroom-api… --- ## [Can't generate token for Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-generate-token-for-adobe-lightroom-creative-cloud/4368)
**Author:** [@Johnligda](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Johnligda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/cant-generate-token-for-adobe-lightroom-creative-cloud/4368 "2022-03-04T18:43:59Z")
Hey Everyone! From a long time I’m trying to generate an API for my Lightroom Creative Cloud. But still couldn’t reach the point. I’ve followed the documentation part(https://developer.adobe.com/lightroom/lightroom-api-… --- ## [Docs about the "Photoshop API" (trial) quota/units and pricing?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/docs-about-the-photoshop-api-trial-quota-units-and-pricing/3784)
**Author:** [@et-rolmos](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/et-rolmos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/docs-about-the-photoshop-api-trial-quota-units-and-pricing/3784 "2021-10-22T18:50:35Z")
The “learn more” link in the developer console for the quota/units doesn’t work and I can’t find any info about how a “unit” is counted. Can someone please provide any info about that? I suspect it’s based on CPU time s… --- ## [How can i call external rest API in Lightroom Plugin on button click?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-can-i-call-external-rest-api-in-lightroom-plugin-on-button-click/3647)
**Author:** [@Ankit](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/Ankit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/how-can-i-call-external-rest-api-in-lightroom-plugin-on-button-click/3647 "2021-10-05T17:38:41Z")
Folks, I am newbie to Lightroom classic, where wanted to configured APIs within a plugin where I can able call external APIs and set response values. this can be done using Lightroom plugin. Can anyone help me out with e… --- ## [APi to Create an Adobe XD Prototype Link](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/api-to-create-an-adobe-xd-prototype-link/3602)
**Author:** [@thelmi](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/thelmi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/api-to-create-an-adobe-xd-prototype-link/3602 "2021-09-10T06:19:55Z")
Hi, Is there an API I can use to generate a new prototype link from my existing Adobe XD design? Regards, Tooraj --- ## [Activate plug-in when Photoshop is launched](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/activate-plug-in-when-photoshop-is-launched/3256)
**Author:** [@aschrader](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/aschrader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/activate-plug-in-when-photoshop-is-launched/3256 "2021-07-12T16:20:13Z")
We are currently working on a replacement of a CEP extension, that is part of our DAM Platform vjoon seven. This new UXP plug-in will listen to the document open and close events. Upon close, it will bring up modal dial… --- ## [File Export](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/file-export/2115)
**Author:** [@kacper.rogowski](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/kacper.rogowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/file-export/2115 "2020-10-27T09:21:56Z")
hi, in old CEP we were able to export the current active document as a file without a file picker just by using: var outputFile = new File(outputPath); docRef.exportDocument(outputFile, ExportType.SAVEFORWEB, options) I… --- ## [CreateRenditions for children in the Masked Group](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/createrenditions-for-children-in-the-masked-group/1691)
**Author:** [@itouh2-i0plus](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/itouh2-i0plus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/createrenditions-for-children-in-the-masked-group/1691 "2020-08-24T00:34:16Z")
Hi there, Moved question below. CreateRenditions for MaskedGroup’s children. As for the output of the mask image, I want the following image. However, the output is a transparent image. I need your help. --- ## [Getting the opened document's name](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/getting-the-opened-documents-name/385)
**Author:** [@pklaschka](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/pklaschka)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/getting-the-opened-documents-name/385 "2020-01-31T07:20:44Z")
Maybe this has been asked somewhere before (I actually think I remember something like this getting asked somewhere), but since I have searched for the last ~0.5h without success, I’ll just ask here :wink: (and if it wer… --- ## [Scale Artboard and its items through API?](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/scale-artboard-and-its-items-through-api/1350)
**Author:** [@bisketashwin](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/u/bisketashwin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/t/scale-artboard-and-its-items-through-api/1350 "2019-10-22T00:49:16Z")
I want to resize Artboard and its items with responsive resize off. I have created art boards smaller that required size. And have designed screens now i have to resize all art boards to new size. Manually this is how … [Next page](https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com/tag/api/28.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=api)