Automate Autotrace via Extendscript

[arth98287547]

Hi! Actually what I need is to automate layer auto tracing via scripting.

I'm able to call auto trace on a layer using the following command:

app.executeCommand(app.findMenuCommandId("Auto-trace..."))

But it opens a modal dialog.Is there some internal command using which I will be able to apply tracing, i.e. simulate pressing OK button or even change values above (tolerance, threshold...)? 

It seems internal commands are not documented by Adobe and I don't even know whether this is doable by using app.executeCommand(commandID) command.

I didn't find anything regarding autotrace even in plugin sdk. 

Can anyone help me with this problem?

Thanks!

[Tomas Sinkunas · Accepted solution]

Just a little bit of forum search and you realize that automating OK click isn't possible:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/automat-the-auto-trace-process/m-p/10268070?page=1#M765...

[arth98287547]

Thanks Tomas.

it's a pity that After effects has limited scripting capabilities. I wish it had something like Photoshop's scripting listener plugin.

[Justin Taylor-Hyper Brew]

Tom is right, this isn't scriptable. But you can request this feature here if you'd like:

https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects