ae expression

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September 19, 2022
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Hi!

I am trying to link external text with expression, but can't find solution

please see atach

thanks

Expressions

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OussK

Community Expert

why you don't try to use a JSON or CSV file, as you can import those files easily inside your project and at the same time you can still update them outside AE

Mylenium

Legend

Format the data properly as CSV/ TSV/ XML and use the data driven animation options.

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/data-driven-animations.html

Mylenium

Dan Ebberts

Community Expert

With a quick test, it appears that the $.evalFile() hack hasn't worked since CC 2018. Have you used it successfully with a newer version?

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gentiadobeAuthor

Participant

hi!

I am trying to link external text into after effects

it seems it works, but is this correct?

I mean does this code works with different after effects version?

thanks

Dan Ebberts

Community Expert

I am using windows 10, After Effects 18.2

so I have to use csv with this code inside?

thanks

No, it's a completely differnt approach, where your data document doesn't have to be executable JavaScript as it does with the method you're using. You import your data file directly into the AE project panel (and even add it as a layer to the timeline, where you can pickwhip to the individual data elements). You should read the AE help section on "Work with Data-driven animation".

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