create
Syntax
ManagedArticle.create(pageItems [, stationery]);
Parameters
pageItems PageItem[]
The page items that will form the Article.
stationery boolean (Optional)
If set to true, an Article Template will be created instead of an Article. Default is false.
Return value
The create() method does not return a value.
Description
The create() method creates a placed Article from the given page items and saves it to Studio Server. Depending on the system configuration, the given page items can contain images which become part of the Article.
Examples
Create a new article from a page item
// Add a ManagedArticle scripting object, set its metadata, then create it on Studio Server.
var article = app.activeDocument.managedArticles.add();
article.entMetaData.set("Core_Name", "My Article");
article.entMetaData.set("Core_Publication", "WW News");
article.create([app.selection[0]]);
Create an Article Template using the optional stationery parameter
// Create an Article Template (stationery) instead of a regular Article.
var template = app.activeDocument.managedArticles.add();
template.entMetaData.set("Core_Name", "My Article Template");
template.entMetaData.set("Core_Publication", "WW News");
template.create([app.selection[0]], true);
Supported versions
| Adobe Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | ✔ |
| 2024 | ✔ |
| 2025 | ✔ |
| 2026 | ✔ |