Script for Create Shapes from Vector Layer

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Good Day All!I`m trying to write a small script that will create shapes from vector layers, but I cannot seem to find right command for it. Assuming layer is already selected I tried different variations I`ve looked throught internet and this forum 1. app.executeCommand(app.findMenuCommandId('Create Shapes from Vector Layer'));2. app.executeCommand(3781) - plus  I dont really like this option as with each new version these numbers are getting changed sometimes (from what I undersood)3. I`ve tried few variations of code related to ADBE Vector Shape - Group but none of them seemed to work for me. I believe solution is so close but I just can`t get to it.4. Some old variations of code found on this forum that do not seem to work anymoreHoping for your help! Many thanks!

Kin Ates · Answer

Hi @thatboyfromukraine Hope you're doing great, just wondering if you could share your script for this? I've been trying this myself to automate my workflow, but I can't seem to make it work.

Here's my script so far:

(function() {
    app.beginUndoGroup("Create Shapes from Vector Layers");
    var comp = app.project.activeItem;

    if (comp !== null && comp instanceof CompItem) {
        var selectedLayers = comp.selectedLayers;

        // Step 1: Create shapes from selected vector layers
        for (var i = 0; i < selectedLayers.length; i++) {
            var vectorLayer = selectedLayers[i];
            if (vectorLayer.source instanceof AVLayer && vectorLayer.source instanceof FootageSource && vectorLayer.source.mainSource instanceof PlaceholderSource && vectorLayer.source.mainSource.hasVector) {
                var shapeLayer = comp.layers.addShape();
                shapeLayer.name = "Shape Layer from " + vectorLayer.name;
                var shapeGroup = shapeLayer.property("ADBE Root Vectors Group").addProperty("ADBE Vector Group");
                shapeGroup.name = "Shapes";
                shapeGroup.property("ADBE Vectors Group").addProperty("ADBE Vector Shape - Group");
                var shapePath = shapeGroup.property("ADBE Vectors Group").property("ADBE Vector Shape");
                shapePath.setValue(vectorLayer.source.mainSource);
            }
        }
    }

    app.endUndoGroup();
})();

I hope you can help me with this, TYIA 🙂

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