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Kevin25127177njv3
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July 5, 2022
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Can i reset layer properties and make position 0,0 with Automation Blocks ?

  • July 5, 2022
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Hi, I want to automate the following steps in 1-click using Automation Blocks :

1. Make layer 3D.

2. Reset layer properties.

3. Make postion 0,0,0.

 

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Correct answer Mathias Moehl

HI Kevin,

I am sorry for the late reply - I must have overlooked your request somehow.

 

For step 2, which properties do you want to reset exactly? AB does not support a "reset to default value", since the scripting API of Ae does not have a way to retrieve the default value. But if you want to process specific properties and know the value you want to set them to, it is definitely possible.

 

Here is a video I just recored for you to explain how to write such a script:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phMs7LeMUP4

 

And here is the final script download:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gpl14zc9jyzdir2/AB%20Make%20Selected%20Layers%203D%20and%20Set%20Position.xml?dl=0

 

 

 

 

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Mathias Moehl
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Mathias MoehlCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 4, 2022

HI Kevin,

I am sorry for the late reply - I must have overlooked your request somehow.

 

For step 2, which properties do you want to reset exactly? AB does not support a "reset to default value", since the scripting API of Ae does not have a way to retrieve the default value. But if you want to process specific properties and know the value you want to set them to, it is definitely possible.

 

Here is a video I just recored for you to explain how to write such a script:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phMs7LeMUP4

 

And here is the final script download:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gpl14zc9jyzdir2/AB%20Make%20Selected%20Layers%203D%20and%20Set%20Position.xml?dl=0

 

 

 

 

Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects
    nishu_kush
    nishu_kush
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    July 5, 2022

    Welcome to the community, Kevin.

    That could be a great feature request. Please post your thoughts on the After Effects UserVoice so that others can add their vote: https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects

    Feel free to reach out if there are any other questions.

     

    Thanks,

    Nishu

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