Skip to main content
näsh14194308
näsh14194308
Participating Frequently
February 19, 2017
Answered

AE CC2017 Text Layer names do not update

  • February 19, 2017
  • 11 replies
  • 9674 views

hello,

how do I  achieve, text layers updating automatically their name when changing text in the comp view ?

it only does on new layers but never on duplicated ones !

is that intended to be or is there a hidden preference or short cut

thanks in advane

yours näSh

Correct answer Tuttleharry

Solution:

1. Highlight the text layer

2. type [ENTER], [Backspace], [ENTER]

3. It will auto update and keep auto updating.

11 replies

Show previous replies
Mylenium
Mylenium
Legend
February 19, 2017

Check your AV colums. By default it's set to layer name, not source name and since you can rename anything in AE, a layer name must not necessarily have any relation to its source name. If it still doesn't work, then indeed it might be anotehr weird bug in CC 2017, but what else is new?

Mylenium

    näsh14194308
    näsh14194308Author
    Participating Frequently
    February 19, 2017

    Hi Mylenium,

    it does't matter if switched to layer name or sourcename

    the name of the text layer still doesn't change if changed in comp view

    what to do with weird bugs ?

    näsh14194308
    näsh14194308Author
    Participating Frequently
    February 19, 2017

    so that's all with any help ?

    its not helpful to call it a weird bug for an expansive and industry proven tool lacking in basic functions !

    @adobe: please fix that bug

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices