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Error trying to import files in startup script
I have a script that I want to put into the Startup folder so that I can launch AE 2017 (Mac), have it perform an automatic render and then shut down. the first part of the script imports some files. I...
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change slider bar value automatically from 0 to 100
Hi.. How can i change slider bar value automatically without timer function. For example increase value from 0 to 100 in 5 sec. Is it possible to script? Thanks..
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 ArticleHow to "Clean database and cache" programmatically
Been searching for a way to execute "Clean Database & Cache" (AE > Preferences > Media & Disk Cache > Clean Database & Cache) (clearing conform media from the system) by way of...
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How to getting free memory after closing the script
Hi.My script have to close and open for updating some parameters several times. but when script closed, script memory allocated dose not get free!this problem lead to hanging and memory error after...
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Import certain type of file script
Hi everyone! I'm trying to create a dialog for importing files to AE. I use importFileWithDialog() and it works fine except that it allows to import any type of file. I've tried to write an alert...
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How to get rid of the "Starting Composition" scripting alert?
Hi, I'm trying to use a script to render a composition from AE project from the command line, but each time I keep getting the modal dialog like this:AE doesn't start rendering, until I hit OK, and I...
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How to empty memory allocated space after exiting the script
Hi.my script need to close and open several times for updating parameters.(win.close(); eval(myScriptPath) )when the script closing, allocated space for memory will not be empty and when open again...
View Articleneed a window in UI without close button.
Hi. I need a window in UI without maximize , minimize and close button. var win = new Window("window", "My Script:", undefined,{resizeable:false,scrollbar:true}); what is solution?Thanks
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constricting expanded effects and layers after creating with script...
Hi, I have a script that create some layers and set effects for them.now when the script run and create them , the layers and their effects will not constricted.how can I constricting them?thanks a lot...
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Add a clone stamp to a layer via scripting
Hello! What's the name for the clone stamp property in ae scripting?addProperty("ADBE Paint Atom") adds a new brush, not a clone stamp. thanksMarco
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seedRandom - How to get different values every time I preview
Hi,So iv'e used Dan Ebberts script to randomly position a layer across time.My problem is that every time I preview the comp - my layer traverses the exact same path.The random numbers generated the...
View ArticleCheckbox Value
Hello ,i am trying to ,with one button and a checkbox to switch between two functions.But when i check the value of this checkbox ,at the first use,it works ,but then, when i change it,it's always the...
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My script for discovering the names of AE properties
Here's a short script I wrote some time ago which recursively walks through the property chain of layer(s). I use it whenever I need to find a property name for a given element within AE. To run the...
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Change type of iconbuttons to flat type for after effect cc 2017 extend scritp
Hi, I use iconbutton on my script but in cc 2017 iconbuttons have a circle shape Around like this.nButton = win.add('iconbutton', [0,0,20,20] ,pathFile("Files/Icons/icon.png"), { style: 'button'}); my...
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Difference codes between win and mac for extend script?
which codes is different syntax for extend script in win and mac OS?
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Dropdown bug in AE 2017.2?
In the latest AE update (2017.2) dropdowns have this weird behaviour (see image below). It happens when the dropdown content overflows the screen size. If you move the window to a place where the...
View Articlesystem.callSystem() on Mac and ffmpeg
Hi,I've been working a few hours on this with no luck, maybe anyone here can help:I have an issue on Mac with a script where I want to transcode some files using ffmpeg. Here's what's going on: var cmd...
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Tabbed Panel Listbox
I have a listbox, which works fine when I use var myBtn = w.add ("button", undefined, "Apply"); function updateButtons(){ // call this function whenever something changes in the ui that should...
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