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PeterLundgren
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November 16, 2023
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Align two text layers

  • November 16, 2023
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Hi

Im trying to align the left side of a left justified layer ("Left justified text") to a center justified layers left side ("CENTER HEADLINE").

Need the left justified layer to move dynamically if I change the text of the center justified layer so it always align with the left side of the center text.

It´s going to be a Mogrt.

  

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    Correct answer ShiveringCactus

    I think this expression should work:

    var CentreTextWidth = thisComp.layer("Centre Text").sourceRectAtTime().width;
var Y = transform.position[1];
var X = thisComp.width/2-CentreTextWidth/2;
[X,Y]

     

     

    2 replies

    Adam24585301qycn
    Adam24585301qycn
    Inspiring
    November 16, 2023

    wow, thats amazing, I had been doing it a different way for over a year. so happy to see a better mouse trap. Well done shiveringcactus !!!

      ShiveringCactus
      Community Expert
      ShiveringCactusCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      November 16, 2023

      I think this expression should work:

      var CentreTextWidth = thisComp.layer("Centre Text").sourceRectAtTime().width;
var Y = transform.position[1];
var X = thisComp.width/2-CentreTextWidth/2;
[X,Y]

       

       

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      PeterLundgrenAuthor
      Inspiring
      November 16, 2023

      Great!!
      Exactly what I was looking for!

      Thanks!!

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