How to enable and use CDAs

Relates to versions - 24.5.1887+

Spry offers the ability for users to create their own design actions, this means a tool like Create Shape could be created through scripting and given a custom name. 

There is a number of helpful functions that can be accessed through scripting to create powerful tools that will drastically shorten workflows. With some guidance and examples an amateur scripter can create very functional tools.

To enable CDAs head over to File -> Settings -> All Settings (near the bottom) -> Search for the word Custom

From here enable the setting that allows us to Allow Custom Design Actions:

Now any scripts that you import will appear here when looking in design:

Once the tool is clicked it will be able to be used the same as any other design tool, with a dock panel guiding you through the different inputs required.

There are a number of relatively simple scripts that can be accessed for use or examples through the script downloader, for more information on that tool please look at How to use the Script Downloader

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