Square Maze Generator V1.2 - Adobe Indesign Script

🌀 Square Maze Generator – Create Customizable Mazes in Adobe Indesign

The Square Maze Generator is an advanced Adobe Indesign script developed by Minglux, designed to create fully customizable square mazes with ease. With a user-friendly interface, this tool empowers designers, illustrators, and puzzle enthusiasts to generate unique mazes for various creative projects. Whether you're designing puzzles, game assets, or artistic layouts, this script provides precision and flexibility to bring your maze concepts to life directly within Indesign.

🔹 Quick Overview

• 👤 Author: Ismail El Makhloufi
• 📅 Release Date: September 15, 2024
• 📅 Update Date: March 21, 2024
• 🖥️ Platform: Adobe InDesign
• 🛠️ Functionality: Generates customizable square mazes with adjustable parameters
• 🎛️ User Interface: Simplified dialog-based UI for easy selection of settings
• ⚙️ Customization: Rows, columns, cell size, stroke width, colors, start/end positions, algorithm selection
• ✨ Additional Features: Solution path visualization, multi-unit measurement support, seamless Indesign integration

🎯 Key Features of Square Maze Generator

🔹 💡 Dynamic Maze Generation Algorithms

Choose from multiple algorithms to generate unique maze patterns, including:

• Depth-First Search
• Kruskal
• Hunt and Kill
• Backtracking
• Growing Tree

🔹 📏 Customizable Dimensions

Define the maze size by selecting the number of rows and columns to fit your specific project needs.

🔹 🎨 Styling and Design Flexibility

• Adjust cell size and stroke width to control the maze's visual density.
• Select wall and solution path colors using color names or Hex codes for precise matching.

🔹 🚪 Start and End Position Configuration

• Choose the entry and exit points by selecting a side (Top, Right, Bottom, Left).
• Specify an exact cell number or allow random placement for added variety.

🔹 🛤️ Solution Path Visualization

• Optionally display the solution path using a distinct color, enhancing puzzle clarity.

🔹 📐 Multi-Unit Measurement Support

• Works with points, pixels, millimeters, centimeters, and inches, ensuring compatibility with different design standards.

🔹 🖼️ Seamless Indesign Artboard Integration

• The maze automatically centers on the active Artboard, aligning perfectly within Indesign’s workspace.

🔹 🔍 Intelligent Input Validation

• The script prevents errors by checking input values, ensuring that dimensions and settings are valid before generation.

🚀 How to Use the Square Maze Generator

1️⃣ Launch Adobe Indesign

• Ensure Indesign is open and an active document is ready.

2️⃣ Run the Script

• Execute Square Maze Generator within Indesign.

3️⃣ Set Maze Parameters

In the dialog box, customize:
✔ Number of rows and columns
✔ Cell size
✔ Stroke width
✔ Measurement units
✔ Start and end positions
✔ Colors (walls & solution path)
✔ Toggle solution path display

4️⃣ Select Maze Algorithm

Pick your preferred generation algorithm to define the maze structure.

5️⃣ Generate the Maze

• Click OK to generate the maze.
• Click Cancel if you want to exit without generating.

6️⃣ Review and Edit

• The generated maze will appear centered on the Artboard.
• You can edit, recolor, or integrate it into your design as needed.

🖥️ Compatibility

✅ Indesign Versions: Works with Adobe Indesign CC and later
✅ Operating Systems: Supports both Windows & macOS

🛠️ How to Install the Script in InDesign

1️⃣ Locate the Scripts Folder

🔹 For Windows:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe InDesign [Version]\Scripts\Scripts Panel

🔹 For macOS:
/Applications/Adobe InDesign [Version]/Scripts/Scripts Panel

📌 Replace [Version] with your InDesign version (e.g., 2024).

2️⃣ Alternative User Scripts Folder

If you prefer to install scripts in your user directory (without admin permissions):

🔹 For Windows:
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\InDesign\[Version]\[Language]\Scripts\Scripts Panel

🔹 For macOS:
~/Library/Preferences/Adobe InDesign/[Version]/[Language]/Scripts/Scripts Panel

📌 Replace [Your Username], [Version], and [Language] (e.g., en_US).

After placing your script in the Scripts Panel folder, restart InDesign and find it under Window > Utilities > Scripts. 🚀

3️⃣ Move the Script to the Folder

• Copy or move the file SquareMazeGenerator.jsx into the Scripts folder.

4️⃣ Restart Adobe Indesign

• Restart Indesign to load the new script successfully.

🎨 Preparing Your Document

✅ Open or Create a New Document in Indesign.
✅ Check the Artboard Size to ensure it can accommodate the maze dimensions.
✅ Resize the Artboard (if necessary):

• Navigate to File > Document Setup > Edit Artboards to adjust the size.

🔥 Running the Script in Indesign

1️⃣ Navigate to File > Scripts
2️⃣ Select Square_Maze_Generator
3️⃣ Customize Maze Settings:

• Set rows, columns, cell size
• Define stroke width and colors
• Select start and end positions
• Choose the maze generation algorithm
  4️⃣ Validate the input settings
  5️⃣ Click OK to generate the maze
  6️⃣ The maze will be centered on the Artboard
  7️⃣ Edit and refine the maze as needed using Indesign’s tools

🎨 Editing the Maze After Generation

✅ Modify Structure: Use Indesign’s tools to move, resize, or delete maze walls.
✅ Change Colors: Adjust wall and solution path colors to match your design.
✅ Apply Effects: Enhance the maze using Indesign’s glow, shadows, or dashed lines for creative styling.

✨ Why Use Square Maze Generator?

✅ Full Customization: Complete control over maze dimensions, styling, and algorithm selection
✅ Easy to Use: No coding required – just input settings and generate
✅ Creative Freedom: Design puzzles, game levels, posters, and more
✅ Seamless Indesign Integration: Each maze fits perfectly on your Artboard

🛠️ Ready to Design Your Custom Maze?

Try Square Maze Generator now and create professional, customizable mazes effortlessly within Indesign! 🎨🔥