Limit value range with expression?
Hi there, Is there a way to put a limit on value range when linking it to key-framed audio? My situation is that I want to link the Glow Intensity of one of my objects to the key-framed audio. The...
View ArticleParsing number text string to numeric value
If I have the number "5" as a text layer, how can I get another text layer to read that number, and then add another number to it? This gives me "56". I want "11". temp =...
View ArticleSnappier Wiggle?
How would you make a wiggle expression that radically reduced the time between values? Like Wiggle that uses Exponential interpolation as inbetween values? So even though the pace would be something...
View ArticleChange opacity precomp layer expression
Hi, I want to control my precomp layers opacity within my maincomp by changing the layername. For example: If my layer name(in the maincomp) is "A" only the layer called "A" in the precomp will show. I...
View ArticleHow to rotate a point around another one
I need to rotate a point reference in a effectaround another point (that is another effect point reference)keep the second one fixed and make a perfect cicle path. In other words:i have an effect...
View ArticleAE expression for "length of text layer" for lower thirds nameplate
Hello everyone,Is there a way to measure the total width (and height) of a text layer, to automatically update the length (and height) of a shape layer? I produce web news segments with 7-15 lower...
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toComp is not working correctly for Particular and Element 3d (pics included...
So, Im using AE CS6. The two plugins concerned are Element 3d and Trapcode Particular.Im going to include alot of information since I'm not sure what would come in handy to know to solve this. The...
View Article"slider wiggle"=? in french ??
Hello, i'm novice. I'm working on a project, but there is not the same AE version. I'm french.I have a error message, because AE can't found the 'slider' effect. It's a language problem.I understand...
View ArticleDetecting keyframes
HelloI want to detect if layer property has keyframe.Two properties: position and opacity.I need something like this: p = transform.position;o = transform.opacity; if(p.hasKeyframe on current time){...
View ArticleHow do I wiggle numbers?
I'm doing a video for a physics project about the physics of skiing in which I will show my speed in miles per hour at the bottom of the screen. The way I'm calculating my speed is by using my...
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Expressions
This is probably an incredibly silly question but I can't seem to find the right thing to search for in google or in my books to fix it!! I'm trying to add two expressions to the same layer on the same...
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Applying an expression
I have been having this error whilst trying to apply expressions both by typing in expressions and also by using iExpressions. AE CC After pressing OK it says contact support but I thought I would post...
View ArticleUsing clip markers to drive layer opacity
Hi folks, I need a little help with an expression. Your input would be most appreciated.I'd like to have a solid layer in my comp which has 0% opacity most of the time, but has 100% opacity only on...
View ArticleProblems with an expression...
I hope I'm not double posting but was told that this would be a better place to post this question: Here's the scenario: I have two comps: CompA and CompB Source Text example: "DEN" (text layer in...
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Linking position to mask path?
I know I can copy and paste a Mask Path to a layer's Position and vice versa. But is there a way to link them live with an expression? I think I'm running into a problem with too many dimensions in an...
View ArticleExpression Reset?
While modifying comps (ie: creating , deleting) I’ve managed to break many of my expressions. Usually as a result of a missing comp name, which prompts an error: “Bad Argument… “ etc..After I...
View Articlewiggler expression for position
I want to have a random movement on a layer using the a wiggle expression but I only want it on one axis.Using this:wiggle(1,50)makes it pop around on the screen, so what do I need to add to this to...
View ArticleCheckbox Control using Expressions
Hi all, I'm trying to control the Mask Layer property in the Colorama plugin to always select the current layer. What I've done is created a Checkbox Control effect on the current layer to dictate that...
View ArticleCreate sphere on keyframes with expression
Hi, I've just begun to learn after effects and could use a little help. I have a small solid wich is moving around on the comp. This is done using expressions. What I would like to do is first to...
View ArticleSmoothing values of another layer
I have Layer A which has a standard wiggle on it. I pickwhip the position of Layer B to copy Layer A's. But now I want Layer B's motion to be a damped — as if Layer B is copying Layer A's movement, but...
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