Can one put a group of layers into independant precomps?

[varxtis]

I have a crap-load of layers that each need to be in their own precomp. Is there any way, script or plug-in, that would allow me to select a group of layers from the time line and make it so each of those layers get into their own precomp?

[varxtis]

Thank you so much for this.

Sorry, after my wife went to the hospital things got very crazy. I havent been able to mess with this stuff at all. But things are slowin' down a bit, so I'm gonna be able to start tinkering with it again. Sorry for vanishing. Your help is deeply appreciated!!

[Jeromie5FCD]

For some reason, this isn't creating the precomps. I saved this code into a .jsx file and ran it, but nothing happens.

[derekr85763966]

Same here! I also tried running the script with KBar but nothing happens. This script would be super helpfull! Im thinking about reinstalling AE2019 to get this to work :'D

Let me know if you figure anythign out!

[James Paulley]

Could you please explain how I can use this? I'm a noob. Thanks

[orest98A5]

Hi!
Where I should place this expression? Can't figure it out.

[MaxAppian]

Where does one paste this script into?

[Airweb_AE]

You can use QuickScript extension to quickly run a script:

var proj = app.project;
var thisComp = proj.activeItem;
var selectedLayers = thisComp.selectedLayers;
app.beginUndoGroup("undo");
for (var i = 0; i < selectedLayers.length; i++) {
    thisComp.layers.precompose([selectedLayers[i].index], selectedLayers[i].name, true);
}
app.endUndoGroup();