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stianb70082523
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September 7, 2017
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Red values in Effect Controls panel

Hi

Every time I am trying to edit the number in effects controller, is it not possible. The numbers are red, and its really frustrating.

Please help me

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    angie_taylor
    angie_taylorCorrect answer
    Legend
    September 7, 2017

    These values that are red are being controlled by expressions. To edit them, select the layers in the Timeline and double-hit the E key to expose the Expressions. If you are not comfortable editing Expressions you can select the properties, then go to Animation > Keyframe Assistants > Convert Expression to keyframes.

    hope this helps

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    angie_taylor
    angie_taylorCorrect answer
    Legend
    September 7, 2017

    These values that are red are being controlled by expressions. To edit them, select the layers in the Timeline and double-hit the E key to expose the Expressions. If you are not comfortable editing Expressions you can select the properties, then go to Animation > Keyframe Assistants > Convert Expression to keyframes.

    hope this helps

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      stianb70082523Author
      Participant
      September 8, 2017

      Hi, it didnt work, the values are still red

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      Rick GerardCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 8, 2017

      If the values are still red then you didn't follow the instructions properly and the expressions are still in the timeline. Carefully read what Angie said and follow the instructions. To learn about expressions type expressions in the search help field and so some studying so you can see how they work and where they are in the timeline.

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        ericsten
        ericsten
        Inspiring
        September 7, 2017

        This typically means they're being driven or determined by another controller through their expression, therefore they cannot accept a manual input. You'll have to dive down into the expression to figure out what's giving them their value. Right-Click "Reveal in Timeline" and drop down the arrow for the effect to see the expression.

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          Dave_LaRonde
          Dave_LaRonde
          Inspiring
          September 7, 2017

          Those red numbers indicate that the values are determined by expressions.  You can disable the expressions if you want.

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