[ID-4265002][ExtendScript] Folder.execute() no longer works in Indesign 20.4
Folder.execute() no longer reveals the folder and activate the Finder. It does nothing. Tested on Indesign 20.4 on MacOS 15.5.
Steps to reproduce:
- Run this ExtendScript:
Folder.desktop.execute();
Expected result: activating the Finder, revealing the Desktop folder.
Actual result: nothing.
See also this post on the forum.
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Hi,
Thank you for reporting the issue. We have been able to reproduce the issue and it is currently under investigation.
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Adobe InDesign Team
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Uwe Laubender
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It seems that File.execute() is also not working with InDesign 2025 v20.4.0.52 on macOS.
That's really critical!Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert ) -
Uwe Laubender
commented
Also see discussion at:
v20.4.0.52 ExtendScript Folder.execute() does not work anymore
Laubender, Community Expert
https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/v20-4-0-52-extendscript-folder-execute-does-not-work-anymore/td-p/15373687NOTE: It seems that this bug is macOS-only. But let's see what others will say on Windows machines…
Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )