Actions

Name
Info

add composition

creates a new composition specify the name of the new composition

add folder

creates a new folder specify the name of the new folder

menu command

simulates a click on any after effects ui menu option specify the EXACT name of the menu option

run javascript code

runs a javascript code with access to some of the automation variables using the "javascript variable inputs" project property. use the "variables" javascript object to access the automation variables, for example -"variables[varName]" return a text value to the "javascript code result" project property using the javascript "return" operation * this action is disabled by default for security measures (read more in the settings) in order to use this action please enable the "Allow automation to run external javascript code" option in "edit information" >> "Advanced Settings" or enable this option globally in the settings window

start render

opens the render queue and starts rendering (freezes the software)

remove unused footage

deletes any item that's not used in any composition

open project

opens a project file specify a file object

save as

saves the project. the same as the File > Save As command specify a file object * this action is disabled by default for security measures (read more in the settings), in order to use this action please enable the "Allow automation to create/modify external file" option in "edit information" >> "Advanced Settings" or enable this option globally in the settings window

copy to clipboard

copies text to the clipboard so that the user can paste this text later specify the text

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