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S_ A
Inspiring
August 9, 2024
Question

expression pick whip vs property pick whip

  • August 9, 2024
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Hi,

 

I dnt understand the difference between expression pick whip vs property pick whip.  both write  the same  expression if  i whip preoprties of  one layer to another. 

example, two shape layers,  red square and  green square. if I whip scale of green to red square,  using 'property pick whip' it writes-  

 

thisComp.layer("Shape Layer 1").transform.scale

 

and if I pick whip sacle using expression pick whip it also writes- 

 

thisComp.layer("Shape Layer 1").transform.scale

😮 

 

 

why I need these two? they are doing the same thing  whats the real difference between theses two? Google fails me. only I get articles abt  parent pick whip.

 

There must be some main differences. what is that. please help me. 

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2 replies

Kyle Hamrick
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 11, 2024

"Multiple ways to do the same thing" isn't uncommon in After Effects. It's a huge program, and a lot of functions have multiple entry points, in an attempt to keep you from having to fish too deeply for them. Use whichever one works best for your context!

S_ A
S_ AAuthor
Inspiring
August 11, 2024

 You r so right. People like me who just started learning after effects and developed a huge crush for this software, we find it very difficult that there is multiple ways to complete a single task.  I am grateful that experts like Rick Gerard and you help naive like us with guidance. thank you.

Community Expert
August 11, 2024

They are just duplicates. There is no functionality difference. You just have to have the Parent/ Link column open to see both. 

S_ A
S_ AAuthor
Inspiring
August 11, 2024

Thank you so much. I was dumbfounded . Thank you.