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Hi, I've been trying to figure this out for days now. I've searched everything I can think to search and can't find a suitable answer. I have a function that hides a child panel. This works fine, but leaves a space where the panel used to be. If I manually resize my docked window it fixes the issue, but I want it to do this automatically without manually resizing. Is there a way to force the docked window to resize? Or is there some other way to do this? I'm using .layout() and an onResize function to accomplish what I have so far. I've tried playing with the windows max size but again, this doesn't show until a resize happens and it only affects the inner elements, not the actual docked window size. I've tried using a notify("onResize") but it always throws an error saying notify is undefined. I'm missing some fundamental understanding here, but I don't know what. To summarize what I want to do: When a button is clicked in a docked window, I want to hide a panel in that

Hey guys I constantly get this error and it has already become annoying that appears while I am working, the error appears and sometimes I have to restart After Effects to be able to move on ... Any idea what could be causing it?thnks

I have a comp called "conversation" that has a pre-comp called "caption". The caption pre-comp contains a text layer ("caption-text") and a shape layer bg ("caption-bg") that acts as a speech bubble for the text and resizes depending on the text layer size. I want to be able to access the the dimensions of "caption-bg" from the "conversation" comp, its parent. Is there an expression to look inside the contents of a pre-comp and access its layers? Maybe something like this in the "conversation" comp? captionLength = layer("caption').subLayer("caption-bg").sourceRectAtTime().length

Having an issue with the clone stamp.I've got the layer I want to work with. I've made sure I am in the layer, not the composition. I've selected the clone tool. I hold down the Option key and click where I want to clone from. I see the crosshairs come up. After clicking I let go of the option key. I click where I want to clone to and drag my curser. I see the crosshairs moving where I previously clicked, but nothing is copying over to where I am dragging my curser around. My brush opacity and flow are at 100%. I go down to my timeline. I can see that a "Clone 1" was made in the effects on my current layer. I check my stroke options again there. Opacity and flow are at 100%. I can see the path my stroke has just taken. But nothing has coped over. I am left with my original image.Any ideas as to what setting I am missing? I've searched through many tutorials and forums and have not found an answer that has worked yet.Thanks!

I downloaded a Creative Cloud Trial.  Ready to begin using AE CC2014 it wouldn't launch on my PC that meets all specs.  I restarted my computer, contacted support to which I lent my computer screen to who after doing several things I'd already done told me the file was corrupted and that I should uninstall and reinstall and restart my computer.  I took the time to do that --again, and it still won't launch...any help here for getting it to launch.  When I click on AE, it simply spins for about 4 seconds then stops.  HELP!

Hey, I have an image I want to use for the background of a quick animation I'm doing for a video. What I want to do is animate this image so it slides downward in a continuos loop but not have it slide off screen, I'm not sure how I would even start this or if its even possible.  I just think it would look better than just having a still image behind the animation. If you need more info or anything let me know, any help is appreciated.

I want to rotate three words around a null object. Easy. Parent the words to the null and hit one rotation property. Then, apply this "value - parent.transform.rotation" on each word's rotation to keep them upright. I then wanted to make it look better by having lines between the words. The points of each line are references using thisComp to point to the words as shown below: p1 = thisComp.layer("Word1").position;p2 = thisComp.layer("Word2").position;pts = [p1, p2];createPath(pts, inTangents = [], outTangents = [], isClosed = false) This does not work because the expression can't use thisComp to connect the lines. This is because the line points then go to 0,0, which is what the anchoring values become when parented to the null. Now I need a better configuration or expressions to make it work with just a null, three words and three lines. I am trying to create a fluid triangle shape based on the layer's position but only needing one rotation property to the keyframe ins

Context:I am trying to integrate Meta Co-Tracker (as of now, maybe will look for better ones too) in After Effects to track 2D points in one click with a single go, will explore more, or if you've suggestions let me know.Currently, I managed to get the tracked points data using .json to AE shapes (Please see preview video).Problem/Question 1:I think creating this entirely AE plugin/script not gonna work due to performance reasons (or my cognitive limits), so can I create some GUI python program and link that to AE via SDK ... like Mocha, or Element 3D as they do their processes standalone and then export desired that data to AE which is efficient.Problem/Question 2:There are many plugins in AEScripts.com where they are using AI within AE plugin only, how they are doing it as a user don't have to install additional libs, python, etc? or is it doing some python process at the backend using SDK?Current Progress Preview: https://vimeo.com/910721332/4b71632738

I have a project where I am using CC Radial Fast Blur to achieve a desired look, but it requires a massive Grow Bounds to make it look right and that has both increased my render time and the chances for a crash. I was wanting to ask if there is some alternative to CC Radial Fast Blur that would look the same but be dirctional rather than radial. I have tried experimenting with the various other blur effects but the Brightest zoom option that the Radial Fast Blur provides is not found on any of the other blurs.

The first image is his workspace and the second is mine. 

Hey all! I'm building a fancy template thingy again. This time I have rounded text boxes (created using Simple Choker -> Minimax -> Tint -> Roughen Edges) and that works fine. However, the text will be up to three lines long, and this box method only looks good on a single line, since it only adapts to the outline of the whole text block, not per line.So my idea is: I'll have a separate text box for the input (which is invisible in the final output). I'm taking the text content from there, split it up on each manual entered line break and send each bit of text to one of three text layers.Text input:This is someText with threeLayers.Box 1: This is someBox 2: Text with threeBox 3: LayersIf there are only one or two lines, the other boxes won't get any text and stay invisible.I'm a bit rusty in terms of expressions, can anyone help me out?I think one piece of code on the source text of each box should be sufficient, reading the text, splitting by line breaks and putting

HeyI am new to after effects so if you can explain to me what to do. I need to smoother animation for this text expression.How can I do it? This is a what I use: var array=[ "ClashGroteskVariable-Extralight", "ClashGroteskVariable-Light", "ClashGroteskVariable-Regular", "ClashGroteskVariable-Medium", "ClashGroteskVariable-Semibold", "ClashGroteskVariable-Bold", ];r = Math.round(thisComp.layer("Slider Control").effect("Font Weight")("Slider")); style.setFont(array[r]);  

I am working on creating a AE template that will pull information from an Excel spreadsheet and place that information in various locations within the comp. One of the cells in Excel will be a comments section and this section can get lengthy at times. So, what I am trying to do is setup a text box that is W:1300pix by H:720pix, and when the texts reaches W:1300pix it will break and start a new line below it and when it reaches the max height of 720pix it will auto scale down so that the paragraph will fit inside the box.  The text box works great with adding the line breaks but as soon as the texts go past the max height it gets cut off. Is there an expression that I can add to the text box or source text that when the paragraph reaches it max height it will auto scale down? 

I am developing a CEP extension for AfterEffects.Where should I store user data?Or is there an API for store the data?Thank you.

I'm having the reported 'Memory Leak' issue. It occurs when I simply create a Comp from a video clip. If "Cache frames when idle" is enabled for the Comp, the memory usage shoots to 97% in a few seconds, and no other work is possible due to 'Out of Memory' errors.I've tried with several different 1080P clips, H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes, and even an uncompressed AVI exported from AE.Interestingly, when I turn "Cache frames when idle" off during the session, the Memory Leak seems to stop, but AE does not release the RAM that it consumed during the leak, the usage holds at 97% until I restart. I've attached a log file of the issue. My AE version is 24.1.0 Build 78)System specs -Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ULTRA-CFIntel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz32GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (Driver Version 551.23)Microsoft Windows 10 Home (22H2)(Build 19045.3996)C Drive - 256GB NVMe M.2 (OS and Programs)D Drive - 2TB NVMe M.2 (Media and Previews)E Drive - 512GB NVMe M.2 (Media Cache)

Just to save up on RAM, can i close AE while ME is exporting?Thanks!

Hello i have ran into a bit of a problem, i am trying to create a simple line in after effects with the pen tool but nothing is showing up, the line is basically invisible.. i have checked the fill, stroke and opacity settings and everything's okay, i have no idea what to do and i need this done asap! help is appreciated! 

Hi everyone,I'm trying to figure out how to make an Illustrator layer with content overflowing the artboard visible in After Effects. Unlike Photoshop, it seems content of Illustrator layers outside the workspace(artboard) are excluded when imported into After Effects, even with the "retain layer size" option selected. Unfortunately, this results in a cropped layer upon import.Current workaround: For now, the solution that I come up involves creating a reference layer with a rectangle matching the composition size in After Effects. Then, I manually expand the Illustrator artboard to encompass the entire overflowing layer. While functional, it feels awkward and time-consuming.Seeking a better solution: I'm hoping there's a more efficient and elegant approach to handle this situation. Does anyone have experience or tips on preparing Illustrator files with content exceeding the artboard for seamless import into After Effects?

so I just started using After Effects like last week and I thought it was fine because the layout that I'm seeing is the same as the layout of the AE of many youtubers but when I tried to use the graphs, i tried to move the yellow thing, it only move horizontally, i can't move it diagonally. please help me fix this.

I cant get the Skeleton to even test properly.No new code written , open it up and try to do the Local windows debugging - and even then i get some error - "There were build errors ".This is not even at any scripting level - this is just trying to get the simple basic setup for testing and debugging. When i use the Local Windows Debugging ( macros are fine ), running all as admin, but nothing goes in the plug-ins folder and After Effects opens without the Skeleton plugin. I get an error - C22220 "the following message is treated as an error ".  Getting really ticked off. This is all before even starting to write code and just testing with the Skeleton solution. Any ideas how I can get this mess to work?

Iam trying to create an AI ORB effect in after effects far a project of mine and i came across this footage on reddit which would be perfect and i was wondering if anyone can help me create a version similar to this.

I have a script that should take a template image -500x500, and any image I use to replace it should fit within the 500x500. So if I use a source image that is 900x900, it should scaled it down to fit the template image that is 500x500. How can I determine the templates image size (dimensions), and then use that to determine the the scaling that needs to be done?

It's probably simple, but I just want to make the text flow like it was a rollercoaster. I tried grouping the line and circle in the shape layer, then auto-traced the shape layer which then has two masks. I paste them into the text layer and select one for a path, I get a similar action, but it's going on a path I would like it too... is there an easier way, or some way to modify the mask to go around the way I want. Below marks the path I'd like it to go on, very simple. Cheers! 🙂    

Hello community,I'm encountering a problem with After Effects where I'm unable to minimize the window by clicking on the top bar. Clicking on the top bar doesn't initiate the usual window minimization like everybody do.I'm using After Effects version 24.2 on windows 11. I've checked preferences and attempted various workspace and project resets, but the issue persists.Has anyone else experienced a similar problem or have suggestions on how to resolve this window management issue? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.Thank you for your help! 

Hi Guys, I am new to After Effects and still learning on a course.The problem I have with the file I am working on is as follows:I can select objects but via the layers panel in the timeline. I cannot select an object/graphic from the composition window because when I do so, it is selecting the top layer from the layers panel in the timeline.When I select an object via the layers panel, the resizing handles appear but around the whole composition size. It no longer appears directly around the object. Sizing handles around the entire comp makes it extremely difficult to find the center point of the object I want to animate. As an example I have attached a screenshot which will show you the object I am trying to animate and where the resizing boxes are (off the comp stage). Is there a way I can correct this or am I in trouble here with no solution? Any help is much appreciated!Thanks