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convert 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...

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Two arrays, values less than 20 from one array delete the same index numbers...

Hi guys,I have two arrays:var keyTimes =newArray(1,2,3,4,5);var keyValues =newArray(30,10,5,25,15);I want to find numbers less then 20 in keyValues and delete the same index numbers from keyTimes...

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Create Output Template via script?

Team, I have found a few posts online about the capabilities of creating templates dynamically via script and the consensus is that it isn't possible. Have there been any updates to these capabilities?...

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Running AE script with noui

Hi I am trying to automate After effects to run a script which suppose to run with `noui` however when I am running the command I can see the after effects in the task manager but the script does not...

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Run after effects script without opening after effects?

I have a project as a template. I want to run a script that injects itself with the project and replaces videos and text depending on the contents of my script file. So far so good, but can I run the...

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Script to Load output module template

Is there any way to load .aom file with a script?Or any way to create new output module template with a script. There is saveAsTemplate() command, but how to configure a template?

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ThisAnimator expression ?

Hi!I'm searching a way to use in an expression the value of an animator name in text animation. Exemple :I would have a text animation wich would be name "100".I am searching a way to use that name...

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AE using socket to import picture from URL - Need Your Help

I have a project that works with local network using the path name. I want to update the project to replace all placeholders with a picture located at a URL address instead of the local network. I have...

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Split string by white space and by "|"

Hi,I think this is very easy but I can't figure it out.var str = "How are you doing today?";var res = str.split(" ");And the result would be:How,are,you,doing,today?When user add character "|" between...

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C:\Users\UserName Folder

Hi, Hello guys, How can I read (file or folder) from "C:\Users\UserName" Folder? (The problem is that every computer changes the user name)

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Access the order in which the keyframes has been selected

Hi guys,I'd like to know if it's possible to access the order in which a bunch of keyframes has been selected.Can't find any information about that. I'm a beginner. Thank you

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Importing files that don't already exist in the project.

Hi,I'm currently trying to write a script that will import any files from a given location that can't already be found in the After Effects project. I'm very new to scripting so apologies any incorrect...

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Negative Values for Cropping in output module doesnt work

Hi I'm trying to add negative values to the cropping in the output module, but it doesnt works: var crop_data = { "Crop":true, "Crop Bottom":0, "Crop Left":-200, "Crop Right":-200, "Crop Top":0 };...

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Create a txt file in Extendscript

Hey!im trying to create a script that creates a txt file but i can't do that... that is the function code: var scriptFolderPath = File($.fileName).path; // the URI of the folder that contains the...

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How to Move UI button or any element in x and y axis specifically after...

//Below script generates Window,Panel with button//I would like to move button/UI element in x and y axis to desired location//Could someone please let me know to achieve it?   function...

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How to shy composition?

Hi,I've activate shy for some layer, but I can't activate shy for the composition.Why this is not working:app.project.activeItem.shy = true; For example, motion blur is...

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Edit Property Name in Essential Graphics Panel

Hi,I added my properties in Essential Graphics Panel with script,But not change property name in Essential Graphics Panel with Scripting!How to change the property name in Essential Graphics Panel with...

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Script for Applying Animation Preset to Layer

Hello, I've been trying to make a simple script in AE CC 2018 to create a null object and rename it, then apply an already-created animation preset to it. The first half works: var myComp =...

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How to set up a script with 4 controllers to control several layers?

Hi, Iam kinda of a newbie when it comes to expressions and scripts so please bear with me. I have a bunch of images (15 images or more) in my comp and I want to control them all from a script UI.I was...

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restart a script in a new project

Hey!I Have this code to get the project name(see below)and it is working, but it always shows the name of the project it opened first. for example lets say that we have "ABC" and "ZER" (As project...

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