Expression problems in new AE??

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November 28, 2017
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Hi guys, I'm trying to add an expression to my type layer in After Effects and I keep getting an error for line two?

Does anyone see what could be wrong with this expression? It seems so basic.

Thanks for your help!!

HERE IT IS:

L = text.sourceText.length;

It = time – thisLayer.inPoint;

T = It*effect(“Speed”)(“Slider”);

F = Math.round( It % 1);if(F==1 |(T0)){Fl=”|”;}else{Fl=” “;}substr(0,T) + Fl

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Correct answer Roei Tzoref

just 2 days ago I was also looking for an expression to create a type cursor and stumbled upon the very same expression I think. it didn't work for me too.

here's one that works and looks more elegant:

L = text.sourceText.length;
T = (time-inPoint)*effect("Speed")("Slider");
F = Math.round(time % 1);
if(F == 1 | (T<L & T>0) ){Fl = "|";}else{Fl ="";}
substr(0,T) + Fl

just remember to add an expression slider and name it "Speed"

Mathias Moehl

Community Expert

Alternatively, if you don't want to write any code and happen to own iExpressions, you can use the Scroll Text Terminal expression which can add a blinking, customizable cursor and also can let your text appear letter by letter.

Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects

Roei TzorefCorrect answer

Legend

just 2 days ago I was also looking for an expression to create a type cursor and stumbled upon the very same expression I think. it didn't work for me too.

here's one that works and looks more elegant:

L = text.sourceText.length;
T = (time-inPoint)*effect("Speed")("Slider");
F = Math.round(time % 1);
if(F == 1 | (T<L & T>0) ){Fl = "|";}else{Fl ="";}
substr(0,T) + Fl

just remember to add an expression slider and name it "Speed"