Automate Autotrace via Extendscript

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February 24, 2020
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Hi! Actually what I need is to automate layer auto tracing via scripting.

I'm able to call auto trace on a layer using the following command:

app.executeCommand(app.findMenuCommandId("Auto-trace..."))

But it opens a modal dialog.

Is there some internal command using which I will be able to apply tracing, i.e. simulate pressing OK button or even change values above (tolerance, threshold...)?

It seems internal commands are not documented by Adobe and I don't even know whether this is doable by using app.executeCommand(commandID) command.

I didn't find anything regarding autotrace even in plugin sdk.

Can anyone help me with this problem?

Thanks!

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Correct answer Tomas Sinkunas

Just a little bit of forum search and you realize that automating OK click isn't possible:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/automat-the-auto-trace-process/m-p/10268070?page=1#M76582

Tomas SinkunasCorrect answer

Legend

Just a little bit of forum search and you realize that automating OK click isn't possible:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/automat-the-auto-trace-process/m-p/10268070?page=1#M76582

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arth98287547Author

Participant

Thanks Tomas.

it's a pity that After effects has limited scripting capabilities. I wish it had something like Photoshop's scripting listener plugin.

Justin Taylor-Hyper Brew

Community Expert

Tom is right, this isn't scriptable. But you can request this feature here if you'd like:

https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects

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