Creates a new Layer item.

Sample code:

var layer = new Layer();
layer.name = 'the new layer';

Returns:
• Layer

Specifies whether the layer is visible.

Returns:
• Boolean — true if the layer is visible, false otherwise

Specifies whether the layer is set to preview (true) or outline mode (false). If a layer is set to outline mode, items in all it's child layers are rendered in outline mode, regardless of their preview settings.

Returns:
• Boolean — true if the layer is set to preview, false if the layer is set to outline

Specifies whether the layer is considered printable when printing the document.

Returns:
• Boolean — true if the layer is considered printable, false otherwise

Specifies the color used for outlining items when they are selected.

Returns:
• RGBColor

Returns all items contained within the layer, including indirect children of the layer.

Sample code:

var group = new Group();
var path = new Path();
group.appendTop(path);
// the direct children of the layer:
print(document.activeLayer.children); // Group (@31fbd500)
// all items contained within the layer:
print(document.activeLayer.items); // Group (@31fbd500), Path (@31fbbb00)

Returns:
• Array of Item, also accessible by name

Specifies whether the layer is active.

Returns:
• Boolean — true if the layer is active, false otherwise

The next item on the same level as this item. Read-only.

Returns:
• Item

The previous item on the same level as this item. Read-only.

Returns:
• Item

Activates the layer.

Sample code:

var layer = new Layer();
layer.name = 'new layer';
layer.activate();
print(document.activeLayer) // 'Layer (new layer)'