CC 2015 Object problem
Hi. Am I doing something wrong? If I run this code: var itemsObject = [];for (var i in itemsObject) { alert(i);} it returns me "indexOf", "filter" and "map". WHY? But if I check length:...
View Article2014.1 - Appearance of scripts is incorrect
There are visual errors in various scripts when using them with the new 2014.1 update. Key example - the 'Immigration' script. A major part of this script's UI is a large white text list area where the...
View Articlegoing one frame forward with keyboard doesn`t update Comp window. CC 2015
The comp window always updates normally when scrubbing with mouse But by using keyboard to go 1 frame forward or back (ctrl + arrow) sometimes stops updating the comp window. Till now haven`t figured...
View ArticleAccessing sdk plugin methods from extend script
Hey All, I am looking for any leads that would allow me to access sdk plugin methods from some of my scripts. As you well know, there is quite a few after effect functionality that aren't available...
View ArticleHow do you keep your script windows to always stay open even when quitting...
I can open my script windows fine. But when I quit After Effects and come back into it later, my script windows are now closed and I have to reopen them. I'm mainly using the Move Anchor Point and Eaze...
View ArticleReal keyframes speed and influence of spatial properties
I’m writing a script that exports layer properties based on their keyframes to animate on html.There are 3 different groups of properties and each takes a different...
View Articlescript error
New to CC2015. Loaded AE and a script file we use daily disappeared. Re-installed it, but now getting the following error. Any ideas what to do?
View ArticleCan someone help me write a script?
If anyone would be so kind as to write me a script, I would be forever grateful. I'd like the commands in this order please. 1. Skip ahead 44 frames from current position2. Cut the layer3. Skip ahead...
View Articleconvert layer position data -> mask vertex position
I have 2 videos (A;B) with corresponding set of markers, I need to distort video A so position of markers would match position of corresponding markers in video B.Markers are easily trackable, however...
View ArticleIs it possible to remove a scripting-created preference?
Hi all, I'd like to know if is there a method to remove a preference/setting created via scripting. You can create a new one using app.settings.saveSetting, but I'm getting a lot of them and it would...
View ArticleUsing Javascript's Math.random in AE Scripting Code || Not so random?
Hey Friends,I'm practicing how to create elements really quickly via scripting.I'm using Javascript's Math.random.However, I'm getting the impression that it's not very random. Here's my code. {...
View ArticleWhy in the world do EditText controls allow rich text?
More of a rant really, than a question. This has bugged me intensely for awhile now and it's just out right destroying my workflow at the moment. Why do EditText controls allow rich text? There is NO...
View ArticleScripting spatial interpolation of LINEAR
Hey Friends,Does anyone know how to tell AE to only use Linear Spatial Interpolation on all points? I couldn't find the exact way to do so even after reviewing the reference. This was what I tried, but...
View ArticleScript to import a file into AE
Hi there, I am looking into how to write a script that allows me to import a file.I have created a camera rig a few months which I now usually manually import (just import the AEP into my project)But I...
View ArticleCreating a folder structure at a defined location on your desktop from AE via...
I've written a script that creates a folder structure in my AE project view but I would like to then be able to run another script (eventually tied to a button on a GUI panel) that allows me to define...
View ArticleCC 2015 onDraw Throws Error during Rendering
I have a ScriptUI Panel with some custom buttons. I use onDraw event to draw the buttons. Works fine except when rendering. I receive an error "Can not run a script while a modal dialog is waiting for...
View Articleconvert point text to paragraph text?
Is there a way to convert point text to paragraph text via ExtendScript? I've found nothing. I can't even find an app.executeCommand way to access the contextual menu that allows you to do this by...
View ArticleWhat is the file path syntax when importing?
What is the correct syntax to use for filenames when importing in osx? I've tried a bunch of things but keep getting an error telling me it's not a valid file or folder object. Thanks. var...
View ArticleCustom Step-forward +6 frames
Could anyone point me in the right direction to create/find a solution for creating a custom keystroke/shortcut for skipping forward +6 frames (or any frame customization) in AE? I see that Premiere...
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