Can a script open an AE file, and copy layers and assets from it?

[jamesastro]

Hey Folks,

I'm writing a script that needs to open an existing AE file, and then copy it's layers and assets into the current  project. Do you know if there is a way to do that with ExtendScript?

Thanks.

[ConstantinMaier]

Why not import the project into your current project using app.project.importFile()? Now you have all assets in your project and can move them wherever you want.

[jamesastro]

That's perfect. Thank you. (I'm an ExtendScript newbie, and missed that obvious solution.)  🙂

[ConstantinMaier]

Haha, no worries. Good luck with your script!