NomiGrid Tool for Adobe Illustrator

🔲 NomiGrid Tool v1.0 – Ultimate Rearrange & Rename Utility for Adobe Illustrator

NomiGrid is a dual-purpose productivity powerhouse for Adobe Illustrator. It solves two of the biggest time-wasters in design: organizing messy layouts and batch-renaming project elements. Whether you are arranging hundreds of icons into a perfect grid or renaming dozens of Artboards and Export Assets for a final hand-off, NomiGrid does it in seconds.

Designed for graphic designers, UI/UX pros, and production artists, this script bridges the gap between creative chaos and structured file management.

🔹 Basic Information

👤 Author: Ismail El Makhloufi
🌐 Website: YouTube Channel
📅 Updated: November 18, 2025
📩 Contact:ajigrafi@gmail.com

✨ Key Highlights in v1.0 ✨

📏 Dynamic Unit Support: No more mental math! The new UI features a dropdown menu to set spacing in Pixels, Millimeters, Centimeters, Inches, Points, or Picas.

🔄 Smart Asset Mapping: Rename your Export Assets intelligently. You can provide a simple list of names OR a mapping list (OldName,NewName) to rename specific assets instantly.

⚡ Hybrid Interface: Access both advanced Rearranging tools and Batch Renaming tools from a single, compact dialog box.

🔢 Key Features

🔲 Advanced Object Rearranging

✅ Flexible Layouts: Organize objects into a Grid (by Row or Column), a Single Row, or a Single Column.
✅ Precision Spacing: Define the gap between objects OR the distance between their centers.
✅ Direction Control: Supports both Left-to-Right (LTR) and Right-to-Left (RTL) layout orders.
✅ Unit Awareness: Input spacing values in your preferred unit (px, mm, cm, in, pt, pc).

🏷️ Batch Renaming Power

✅ Target Anything: Bulk rename Artboards, Layers, Export Assets, or Selected Objects.
✅ External File Support: Simply import a .TXT or .CSV file containing your list of names.
✅ Asset Mapping Mode: Use a comma-separated file to find and replace specific asset names automatically.
✅ Error Checking: The script alerts you if your name list doesn't match the number of objects.

🛠️ How to Install the Script

🔹 For Windows

1️⃣ Download the script file (NomiGrid.jsx).
2️⃣ Navigate to Adobe Illustrator’s Scripts folder:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [Version]\Presets\en_US\Scripts
3️⃣ Copy the .jsx file into the Scripts folder.
4️⃣ Restart Illustrator to load the script.
5️⃣ Access it via File > Scripts > NomiGrid.

🔹 For macOS

1️⃣ Download the script file (NomiGrid.jsx).
2️⃣ Navigate to:
/Applications/Adobe Illustrator [Version]/Presets/en_US/Scripts
3️⃣ Copy the .jsx file into the Scripts folder.
4️⃣ Restart Illustrator, then access the script from File > Scripts.

🚀 How to Use NomiGrid

1️⃣ Open Adobe Illustrator
Select the objects you want to rearrange or rename.

2️⃣ Run the Script
Go to File > Scripts > NomiGrid.

3️⃣ Choose Your Action

👉 Option A: Rearrange Selected Objects

• Layout: Choose Grid, Row, or Column.
• Columns: Define how many columns wide your grid should be.
• Spacing: Enter a number and select your unit (e.g., 10 mm or 20 px).
• Method: Choose "Spacing Between Objects" (gap) or "Distance Between Centers".
• Click OK.

👉 Option B: Rename from TXT/CSV

• Target: Select Artboards, Layers, Assets, or Selection.
• Click OK.
• A file dialog will open—select your .txt or .csv file containing the new names.

🖥️ Technical Details

🔹 Supported Units: px, pt, mm, cm, in, pc
🔹 Input Formats: .TXT, .CSV (plain text lists or comma-separated values)
🔹 Compatibility: Works with Adobe Illustrator CS6, CC, 2020–2025+
🔹 OS Support: Windows & macOS

⚠️ Limitations

🔸 Grouping: If objects are grouped, NomiGrid treats the entire group as one single object. Ungroup them if you want to rearrange elements individually.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1️⃣ Does this work on Clipping Masks?
✅ Yes! The script calculates the visible bounds of clipping masks, ensuring your layout looks visually correct even if the hidden paths are larger.

2️⃣ How do I create a name list for renaming?
✅ Simply open Notepad or Excel. Type one name per line. Save it as .txt. That's it!

3️⃣ Does it support Right-to-Left (RTL) languages?
✅ Yes, there is a dedicated radio button to switch the layout order from LTR to RTL.

5️⃣ The script isn’t appearing in Illustrator—what should I do?
🔹 Ensure the script file is in the correct Scripts directory:
Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [Version]\Presets\[Language]\Scripts
macOS: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator [Version]/Presets/[Language]/Scripts
🔹 Restart Illustrator after moving the file.

🎯 Conclusion

NomiGrid is the utility tool you didn't know you needed until you used it. Stop manually dragging objects to align them and stop clicking into layers to rename them one by one. Automate the boring stuff so you can focus on design.

📩 For support or feedback, contact:
📧 ajigrafi@gmail.com

🔹 Organize your chaos today with NomiGrid! 🚀🔲