Issues opening ExtendScript ToolKit CC on Mac OS
I am having issues opening ExtendScript Toolkit CC on Mac OS. It was working one day, and then two days later stopped working. I'm using it with After Effects as well. I tried opening it manually, and...
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After Effects to DaVinci Resolve Automation
I'd like to share a little proof of concept on automating import of After Effects renders into DaVinci Resolve Studio. I kept the basic building blocks very simple, but they could be expanded quite a...
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Color Labels
What kind of data are label colors being saved as in prefs ? I know this was discussed in a post but can't find the exact post....Thanks Alan. "Label Color ID 2 # 1" = FFB60505 "Label Color...
View ArticleAfter Effects MGJSON Details
Hi,I am currently looking for ways to animate visualizations that change over time frame e.g. A sales bar graph that shows changes over the years by using just one JSON file. Also it would be really...
View ArticleHow does a MGJSON look like?
I saw that the 2018 edition came with a new feature for importing data from JSON and MGJSON. From my understanding, a MGJSON file has a timeline and is easier to integrate to AE. But I can't find any...
View ArticleHow to find the text animator with the earliest keyframe?
So here's my code so far:var animRot=lays[0].text.animator(i)("Properties").rotation.numKeys; var animRotKey=lays[0].text.animator(i)("Properties").rotation; var rotTimeCheck = []; var earlyRot = 0;...
View ArticleAsync Communication between CEP Panel and JSX
Hi, I'm having trouble doing some async action using a CEP panel in AE. Let me explain what I would like to do : From a CEP Panel after clicking a button I'm using "csInterface.evalScript" to...
View ArticleGenerating AE scripts from keyframes?
I've only recently started working with AE scripts and was wondering if there is a way to capture old text animations and somehow save or export them as scripts?
View ArticleEditText Listbox subitem
I'm trying to add a way to update a subitem in a listbox using editText I have two columns, Column one is to reference my layer, Column two is to reference a value. My array will always sequentially go...
View Articlerun powershell commands using system.callSystem()
Has anyone been able to invoke powershell commands using system.callSystem()? Here's what I've triedvar response = system.callSystem("powershell.exe /command \"& { gci }\"");alert(response);if I...
View ArticleSlider UI Element
Hi, my name is Bram and I'm curious if it's possible to create a slider UI element in script UI in ExtendScript. Thx for helping in advance.
View ArticleRetina @2x.png icons for script UI
Hi, does anyone know where I can find any documentation on setting up retina images for Script UIs in After Effects? From digging around in the After Effects install directories I can see lots of icons...
View ArticleHow can I extend the end time of synthesis?
How can I extend the end time of synthesis?in javacsript?
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Using JSON to change color.
I am attempting to use a JSON script to change the color of a solid. I have the solid hooked up to a color controller that uses the "Color Control" effect.I got a text layer to hook up to my JSON using...
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How to launch a javascript with DoCommand in C++?
Summary: Whenever I use AEGP_DoCommand in C++ to trigger a menu item that launches a Javascript file, AE crashes after executing that JS file. I’m developing a script (javascript) that creates layers...
View ArticleCC2017 New Output Module template by script
Is there any way to create new Output Module template via script which I can use afterwards?You see I know I can make it beforehand "manually" via "Edit > Templates > Output Module > New..."...
View ArticleExtendscript add Output Module Template - FEATURE REQUEST-
FEATURE REQUEST: It would be nice to have a "Template" Object for Output Module Templates in Extendscript.Maybe implemented under app.project.template / app.project.omTemplate This Template Object...
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CEP panel background color
Hi guys, I've notice my CEP panel background is not as dark as a normal panel.Is there any way to achieve that?My body class is <body class="hostBgd">.I've also tried <body class="hostElt">...
View ArticleScript to Comp Duration
I have "Main Comp" with 30 seconds of time, and inside have: A footage called "Forest" I want to replace Footage which can vary of time, being greater, like 59 seconds for example, so I need wich the...
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How do Spatial Tangents Work (After Effects Scripting)?
Consider the problem of making a layer move along a perfectly circular path about the center of the composition. I found that this seems to be possible by manually choosing the value of the spatial...
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