text precomps

[marijka3]

Hi, I am duplicating comp templates based on precomposed text - I am pretty sure there is an expression that would help me to update/connect text precomps for new compositions, instead of manually duplicating them and swapping layer precomps?

[Rick Gerard]

True Comp Duplicator - aescripts + aeplugins - aescripts.com

That's the easiest solution. You can't do it with an expression, you need a script. 

[nishu_kush]

Hi marijka3,

Welcome to the Community.

I agree with Rick. I'd appreciate if you could add your vote to the feature request post on the After Effects UserVoice: https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects/suggestions/37031584-independent-compo... 

Let us know if there are any other questions.

Thanks,

Nishu

[Roland Kahlenberg · Accepted solution]

Using the Essential Graphics Panel with Essential Properties is one option you can do directly in AE. Essential Properties were previously known as master properties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07mxHxEei3M