File or Folder does not exist
I'm having a wierd problem with a png image which generates an error in my script. I'm building a UI using the group constructor, here is the line code I'm using to load the image:...
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 ArticleImport Multiple Videos into Named Individual Folder and Individual Compositions
I want to create a script that will Import Multiple Videos to Individual Folders and also create Individual Compositions inside the folder, naming the folder and composition the same as the original...
View Article"Replace with Precomp" Script
A new addition to AE CC is "Replace With Precomp" which you can access with the context menu in the project panel. Is there a method that was added to After Effects so that we can access this feature...
View Article#include can't use a variable?
I haven't used #include previously, but is it not able to use a variable that holds the file path string? Fails:var doc = "/Desktop/TEST.jsxinc";#include doc Works:#include "/Desktop/TEST.jsxinc" I...
View ArticleAfter Effects CC Shortcuts (Reediting Shortcuts.txt issue)
Hi, i would like to make my own shortcuts, like i did before for several years.Heres my problem: I am opening the Adobe After Effects 12.2 Win en_US Shortcuts.txt and navigating to ["CPanoProjItem"]...
View Articlehow do i stop draw refresh on mouseover?
I am drawing shapes on a custom element, and running a function on draw. for somereason it is constantly redrawing anytime I mouse over the shape how can I stop that?I am using cs6. here is a sample...
View ArticleWorking with system folders and files
I’ve built a workflow script that replaces older versions of footage and then does some workflow specific things that I need. There is one big drawback to the script that I would like to solve. Right...
View Articleis it possible to have draggable drawn elements that respect boundaries
I created some elements inside a square, and I can get a click event on the canvas but I am not sure how to get an object specific click or mouse down event. I am trying to make these circles...
View Articlealternative Text Path
Hi there, sorry about my English, but I need some help for an alternate Text Path.I am new in AFX Scripting, some trouble with the syntax. I use this to Use an external text:(WORKS FINE, but can't do...
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To Todd K., Jeff A., and or After Effects Scripting forum leader. :)
I understand and respect office corporate politics, while I don't agree with most, and general delays, but for the greater good of the community..... Is there a way to add a sticky post here at the...
View ArticleUser input manipulates GUI using resource string...
I know I can pass values into the resource string to make the GUI more dynamic. I've been able to pass values in and even create loops to pass in multiple items into a listbox. Is there a way to add...
View ArticleAfter Effects save location and ExtendScript
I am pretty new to After Effects scripting and I'm fairly new to the programming world (1+ years experience). My question has multiple possible answers I guess, I'm looking for a way to have After...
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Create shapes from Text in .jsx script
Is it possible to call this function in JSX? I can't find anything in the current scripting docs, also they're still on CS6, when is it going to be updated for CC?! I'm looking at a way to transform...
View ArticlePassing value to function clears textBox default value before onClick
I've created a "clearTextBox()" function so that when an edittext obj is clicked in the default text clears. It works untill I try to pass the "default" text into the function, inwhich case it clears...
View ArticleDoubling existing compositions length
Hi! My question: I'm wondering if anyone knows a way to double existing compostions length. In addition, I need to add an adjustment layer with Timewarp applied to it. To clarify: I have a project...
View ArticleIs there a script to make specific attrubute changes to all layers in project?
Hello, and thank for your time! I have a project that contains a lot of comps with a lot of shape layers in each. Is there a way to make global changes to stroke size property of shape layers, for...
View ArticleCreating Comp With Timecode from Imported Footage
Hi, I know that if i import a MTS file and drop that on the comp icon it will create a new comp with the comp start and end time to match the MTS's embedded timecode. However in script how can i do...
View ArticleProgramatically move PSD assets
Is it possible to move PSD assets to a specific project folder using AE script? For example: I have imported a PSD file into AE. It gives me a folder (called "test psd layers") with say 3 PSD layers....
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Shapelayer Gradient Fill Colors Value
Hi Is it possible to get the colors data (e.g. color, opacity, location, orientation of gradient) of an gradient-fill in a shapelayer by script? I can get the property with:myShape.property("ADBE...
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