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Harsh V Sharma
Harsh V Sharma
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Problem while adding menu item

Jun 20, 2012 10:12 PM

Tags: #cs6 #menubars

Hi All,

 

I am working on a plugin for adobe illustrator CS6 by using adobe CS6 SDK. By using this plugin I need to add a Me nu Item In File Menu of Adobe Illustrator.

I have used the following code for this:

 

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SPBasicSuite *mBasic = message->d.basic;

    AIMenuSuite *sAIMenu;

    mBasic->AcquireSuite(kAIMenuSuite,kAIMenuVersion, (const void**)&sAIMenu);

    SPPluginRef plugin;

    AIPlatformAddMenuItemDataUS menuData;

    AIPlatformAddMenuItemDataUS pluginMenuData;

    const char *menuGroupCStr = "MyGroup";

    const char *menuCStr = "Menu...";

    const char *pluginCStr = "MMMEEENNNUUU";

    menuData.groupName = kEditMenuGroup;

    menuData.itemText = ai::UnicodeString(menuCStr);

    pluginMenuData.groupName = menuGroupCStr;

    pluginMenuData.itemText = ai::UnicodeString(pluginCStr);

    const char *Key=NULL;

    AIMenuItemOption options=kMenuItemIsSeparator;

    //AIMenuItemHandle *menuItem;

    AIErr err = sAIMenu->AddMenuItem(message->d.self,NULL,&menuData,0,&g->showMenuIte m);

    if (error) goto error;

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But i have nothing as output. Can any of you please suggest me that what should i do in this code.

 

 

 

903 Views   9 Replies   Latest reply: Harsh V Sharma, Sep 17, 2012 10:51 PM
 
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  • A. Patterson
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    1. A. Patterson,
    Jun 21, 2012 8:04 AM   in reply to Harsh V Sharma
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    The code looks mostly right. pluginMenuData & menuGroupCStr don't actually get used, so you can cut them out

     

    That said, it looks like you're adding the menu item to the Edit Menu, not the File Menu. So you're probably looking for it on the wrong menu. If you want it on the File menu, you'll need to specify the sub-group on that menu you want it to appear in. That's the group that starts with kOpenMenuGroup and ends with kSendMenuGroup in AIMenuGroups.h.


    First though, see if its showing up in the Edit menu! If that's working, you just need to adjust your target group and you're good to go.

     
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  • Harsh V Sharma
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    2. Harsh V Sharma,
    Jun 21, 2012 10:25 PM   in reply to A. Patterson
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    Hi , A. Patterson thanks for your instant response.

    Can you please post samples of code that i should use because i have been using the same code in my application but it is not working. I have no idea what is wrong with it. If you have any idea please tell me .

     
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    3. A. Patterson,
    Jun 22, 2012 7:00 AM   in reply to Harsh V Sharma
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    SPBasicSuite* sBasic = message->d.basic;

    AIMenuSuite* sAIMenu = 0;

    sBasic->AcquireSuite(kAIMenuSuite,kAIMenuVersion, (const void**)&sAIMenu);

     

    AIPlatformAddMenuItemDataUS menuData;

    menuData.groupName = kOpenMenuGroup;

    menuData.itemText = ai::UnicodeString("My test menu...");

     

    const AIMenuItemOption options = 0;

    AIMenuItemHandle menuHandle = 0;

     

    AIErr error = sAIMenu->AddMenuItem(message->d.self, 0, &menuData, options, &menuHandle);

    // check error

     

     

    This is basically what I do in my stuff. That should create a menu in the 'File' menu, near the top.

     
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  • Harsh V Sharma
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    4. Harsh V Sharma,
    Jun 25, 2012 1:31 AM   in reply to A. Patterson
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    Sorry A. Patterson but nothing is working in my appliaction,.,,

     

    I am using VS-2010 and AI C6. 

     

    Something else...??

     
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  • Harsh V Sharma
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    5. Harsh V Sharma,
    Jun 25, 2012 1:45 AM   in reply to A. Patterson
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    Okay Thanks Patterson,

    I have added a Menu Item in file menu now can you please tell me how can i call a JScript on this button click.    

     
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  • A. Patterson
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    6. A. Patterson,
    Jun 25, 2012 6:59 AM   in reply to Harsh V Sharma
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    I have no idea how to do that in Illustrator. I'm not even sure if its possible. You can invoke actions, and those can probably run scripts.

     
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  • samnguitar
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    7. samnguitar,
    Sep 11, 2012 1:42 AM   in reply to Harsh V Sharma
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    H Harsh,

     

    Am a newbie using the Adobe illustrator CS4. Am actually trying to customize the menu by addign a plugin.I have downloaded the SDK for doing the same. I see that you are already adept at that.If you can send me a step by step procedure to create a Custom Menu Item it would be of great help to me.

     

    regards

     

    Shyam

    Shyamnguitar@gmail.com

     
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  • A. Patterson
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    8. A. Patterson,
    Sep 11, 2012 6:56 AM   in reply to samnguitar
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    Just check the sample code. Most of the plugins in there have to create menuitems to let you run their samples.

     
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  • Harsh V Sharma
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    9. Harsh V Sharma,
    Sep 17, 2012 10:51 PM   in reply to samnguitar
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    Hello Shyam,

     

    you are using CS4,  Right.

     

    I have done with that.

     

    if you want to add a custom Menu Item just Download AI SDK CS4 and follow MenuPlay project avaliable in that.

     

    I dont think after using that you will be needed any help.

     

    If any than please update the post I will help you for sure.

     

    Regards

    Harsh

     
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