how do I detect when warp stabilization is finished via script
how can i detect (via script) when warp stabilization is finished? we frequently stabilize 10-20 short clips at a time. premiere and ae crash if we try to process them all at once, so I have pulled to...
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remove selected properties from ShapeLayer
This seems so simple, but I cannot figure this out. I have selected Stroke and Fill under ShapeLayer. And I want to remove them from this layer. var myLayer = myComp.selectedLayers[0]; var...
View ArticleAfter effects is 'disabled' when running AfterFX.exe -s argument
Hey guys, was hoping you could help me out. Writing my first script with after effects to automate some of my process. I want the script to run at startup with some arguments passed via command line so...
View ArticleDetecting pixel changes like Magnum script?
Im trying to make a script that detect changes in pixels.I have a image sequences which has been animated on 4s . So some frames are identical for 4 separate frames and then it changes. I would like to...
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Tabbed Panel Issues with CS5,CC2014,CC2015?
I have created a script with TabbedPanel in ESTK CC,works fine in afx CC 2014, but it seems like there are some issues with other versions(CS5 and CC2015).Can someone help how to universalize the tabs...
View ArticleMerge paths
Hi, Is there any way to get the resultant path information from Merge Paths directly ?For example, there are 2 paths, path1 and path2 in a group and i could get the individual path information like...
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source text set value at time
Hey, I am a begginer at AE scripting. I'd like to change text color over time. I have already done this with f.e. scale property. I'd like to do the same with color. So until now Ive changed the color...
View ArticleBeginner Question: setting 'enabled' not working
Sorry for the very noob question, but I am just learning AE scripting. I am trying to use a script command to turn off the eyeball on a layer. As I understand it, the syntax for the setting is this:...
View ArticleMemory leak when processing many AEP files, can I fix?
I previously posted this in the SDK forum but then saw that this forum exists so this may be a better place to put it... I deal with a lot of users and a relatively large data set. I have an automated...
View ArticleAfter Effects Automation Script - Color Key Multiple WMV Files and Render...
Hello, I'm fairly new in Adobe After Effects automation scripting but I was wondering if it's possible to open multiple WMV files (each file has the identical background color) and use an automated...
View ArticleUndo Group Mismatch
I am just learning AE Scripting, and this is my first script. It took a while, and I eventually got it to do what I wanted it to, but I am now having an issue with the Undo Group. When I run the script...
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How to change size and color of "staticText"??
Can someone plz share how to change size and color of "staticText" object?? function buildUI(thisObj) { var myPanel = (thisObj instanceof Panel) ? thisObj:new Window('palette', 'Stress...
View ArticleHow to "empty the cache" by a script?
Hallo I´ve set up a SSD for my After Effects Cache Drive and love the speed. BUT:Most times I open After Effects, a massage came up that says, that my cache drive is full. So, is there a way to delete...
View ArticleCC 2015 scripting problems
Hello Todd: I have a script to save any layers even comp layers so I can generate new layers.But when I update ae to cc2015, the generate proccess cost a lot more compared with previous version of...
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Addressing 'Motion Blur' property in Trapcode 3D Stroke
I am addressing all the other parameters in this plugin without issue, but when I attempt to change the value of the 'Motion Blur' property I get an error. I've tried using the English name and the...
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Multiple Compositions - convert vector layers to shape layers
Hi, i'm trying to make a script to convert all layers in a composition selected by the user.The selected composition may have more compositions inside it.and when i try to convert the layers in these...
View ArticleAre scripts running way slower in AE CC?
I recently "upgraded" to the creative clous from Creative Suite 4 and for the most part the transition has been painless. Unfortunately there's a series of projects that are revisited quarterly that...
View ArticleGet Label colors from Pref
Hi. AE CC2014 complains "After Effects error: could not convert Unicode character" when I try to read label color values from pref file app.preferences.getPrefAsString("Label Preference Color Section...
View ArticleCEP html5 panel multiple JSX
Hi, I'm new in scripting, i did an html 5 panel for after effects but there is only 1 jsx file working. I started from the "after effect" example which is in the new CEP package.Also, I found the link...
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AE Script setValueAtTime rounding large values?
Hi guys, I'm just getting started with extendScript, and I've run in to an issue. I'm trying to set a keyframe to an (admittedly) large value, After Effects sets it to a value that is different than...
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