Acrobat DC Highlighter tool

highlighter.ahk

; Set colour Acrobat DC
; Valid x positions: 20, 35, 55, 75, 90, 111, 128, 146
; Valid y positions: 60, 80, 100, 120, 135
SetColour(x, y)
{
    If WinExist("Highlighter Tool Properties ahk_class AVL_AVFloating") or WinExist("Highlight Properties ahk_class AVL_AVFloating")
    {
        WinActivate
        WinWaitActive
        if !ErrorLevel
        {
            CoordMode, Mouse, Screen
            MouseGetPos, oldX, oldY
            CoordMode, Mouse, Relative
            
            MouseClick, Left, 30, 30   ; Activate the palette
            MouseClick, Left, x, y     ; Select the colour.
            
            CoordMode, Mouse, Screen
            MouseMove, oldX, oldY
            CoordMode, Mouse, Relative
        }
    }
}

; AHK: ^ is Ctrl, ! is Alt, + is shift


; Ctrl+1  
^1::
SetColour(20, 100) 
return

; Ctrl+2
^2::
SetColour(35, 100)
return

; Ctrl+3
^3::
SetColour(55, 100)
return

; Ctrl+4
^4::
SetColour(75, 100)
return

Thank you ! This is literally what I was looking for. You saved me a lot of time. I have an updated version where you basically give indexes of the colors (like row and column). I'll upload when I have a chance. Thanks for the great work.

Do I copy and paste it in javascript within acrobat? I have adobe acrobat pro dc.

bro this is what I've been looking for all day. this simple script will definitely help me with my medical exam. Thank you so much

Thanks! This is REALLY a life-saver for me!

Could you guys share more details on how to use it?

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