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Merging multiple radio button groups for one possible result
Hey. I have 3 groups each with two radio buttons in. I want only one button to checked at a time, but unfortunately you can still check one button from each group.From looking online, I've read that...
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Retrieving XMP metadata from After Effects Comp
Hi, I've successfully retrieved XMP metadata from a custom Project schema. Like this: var proj = app.project;var customMetadataSet = "Starz";var customMetadataField = "Episode";...
View ArticleExtendscript - Text layer alignment / anchorpoint
Hi Friends! Neck deep building a script to batch out a bunch of numerical comps, wanting to set a text layer to be dead center. Have managed to get a justification param set and even user defined,...
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Closing Windows Issue on Dockable Panel??
Hello After effects insane coders ... I've been trying to resolve this issue for quite some time now. I've tried everything possible, but I can not get any kind of feedback when "myWindow" is closed.I...
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Script to pull in a local image to project panel keeps forcing new project -...
Hey guys, Script newbie here and would appreciate any help. The current script - which was previously used in Photoshop by someone else - imports a downloaded image (location) to the project panel....
View ArticleIs there a method or function to list all the properties
I'm looking for a method that's similar to Python's dir(x) which lists all the properties of an object. I'm looking to use this on After Effects Objects.
View ArticleDisplay the location of an item in a project.
I have multiple text layers and fonts in my project. In various comps. I want to be able to scan through the project and then show all of the locations that a specific font is used. I used for loops...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Marketplace for Sales? (Inquiry)
Hello insane coders. I am finalizing a commercial purpose script and am trying to decide which is the best marketplace for sales.1 - My first option is Envato, since it's the only one that has its data...
View ArticleFont search naming
Hello,Im making progress on a script to search for fonts. Someone types a font in, and it shows them where its used.Though, is there a way to have the user only need to type in "Arial" instead of...
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re: "Undefined" Value and Unable to Cancel in Script Prompt
Every time I run my script, there is an "undefined" value in the text field by default. Also, clicking cancel does not actually terminate the script; it moves on to the next part of the code (below)....
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re: Batch Processing Output Module File Path with Folder Dialog Box
I'm trying to write a variation of David Torno's batch processing of file paths in the render queue but with a dialog box to prompt the user....
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FootageItem.replace with layered PSDs
Hey guys,I'm trying to change the source location of all the psds in my project to the same files located in another directory. Unfortunately, when I try to use FootageItem.replace to do this and I...
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bypass mouseout addEventListner while rendering or isWatchfolder ????
Hello insane coders.. I'm having problems with my script.The addEventListner (mouseout) is completely locking my script when I try to render or access any external folder. The error message is:"Can not...
View ArticleGet layer duration from dropdownlist selected layer
Hello there, I'm currently diving into after effects scripting, and I'm kinda baffled trying to get the layer's duration from a selected layer in a dropwdownlist.I've got this so far: function...
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re: Unable to Display Full Comp Names in Render Queue Output Path
It's getting late and I've been scratching my head on this one for a bit. In a nutshell, I'm unable to batch rename an output path when there is no previous name to reference. I tested an alert with...
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How to check if a internal modal dialog is open?
Hey Folks, I am using a app.scheduleTask as an interval to look if the contents of a folder have changed in the background. This works well enough but if the user opens up an internal modal dialog...
View ArticleFor loop only ones because layers.add, why?
I have some layers, and I want to add, from the project stack, a null before each layer so I type this:#target aftereffects var theComp = app.project.activeItem; var theLayer; var dummyNull; var...
View ArticleSave a json file content inside a variable
I have this url https://marketplace.envato.com/api/edge/audaciousleap/mnk79e4cztu4sgbyjqbzp... . I need to get that text. I have no idea how to do that, and it seems that it could be so simple. I have...
View ArticleHow to have various text styles in a single textbox via scripting
I am searching for a way do to have some control over styling word in a textbox via scripting. For exemple, I want to put, in a textbox, the words: “Lt amet, consectetur adipiscing elit” I know how to...
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Help me to Move a image to another composition using Extendscript
HI, I'm new to Extendscript Just now i start to lean. I like to know how Move a image to another composition using Extendscript in after effectsi need move my logo.png to your logo comp, please...
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