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December 21, 2019
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Editing a .ffx file 🤔

  • December 21, 2019
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Hey guys is there any way I can edit a .ffx file. What program can I use to do this? Thanks

3 replies

Narek Nazaryan
Participating Frequently
January 20, 2023

Hi, your question about scripting in After Effects, check these video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOazhcjKFYU about Scripting Tutorial: Embed FFX File in Script

 

You can also check this FAQ about scripts in After Effects

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/scripts.html

 

I'm also recomend you to check these video instruction, about install FFX file

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE44K_cyGlU

Dan Ebberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 24, 2019

If you're talking about a preset file (.ffx), you can just apply the preset, make whatever adjustments you need in AE and then save it off as a new preset.

 

Dan

YoussefElZein
Participating Frequently
January 20, 2023

Hello Dan,

 

Is there a way to access the code of a .FFX preset? And does it require advanced knowledge with c/c++/py etc or would it be similar to dealing js/jsx/xml/json or extendscript language?

 

Thanks,

Youssef

Dan Ebberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 20, 2023

I'm not aware of any way to edit a .ffx file, if that's what you're asking.

Community Expert
December 21, 2019

You can create and save your own custom animation presets and when you save it you get an FFX file.

 

FFX files are not directly editable. Dan got this one right.

Participating Frequently
January 9, 2022

Why do you even reply when you have no new information to provide?, I see you in every topic and never have I ever seen you give a useful answer/advice to anyone. God, I'm sick of you.