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