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dynamic variable that tells a TEXT layer what its 'source text' value is….
On a text layer, I want to “build” some variables via sliders to equal a know text layer that already exists. This is just an example of how I think it would work.
xCopy=effect(“Data controls”)(“Copy #”);
xResolution=effect(“Data controls”)(“Resolution”);
xOutput=xCopy+xResolution;
comp(“Data”).layer(xOutput).text.sourceTextThe variable xCopy is equal to these possibilities: Copy1, Copy2, Copy3, Copy4, Copy5
The variable XResolution is equal the following possibilities: 300×250, 300×600, 640×480, 728×90, 970×90.
Then I have a Pseudo Effect associated with this text layer where I can build the possible outcomes of what text layer I want it to be associated with.
To simplify the issue, here is what works. I am just linking text in one comp to text in another comp through this expression, and it works fine. I just want to setup a situation where people don’t have to go into expressions to edit what layer it should point towards.
comp(“Data”).layer(“Copy1_970x250”).text.sourceText
Any solutions?
Thanks,
John
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1 Reply
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I think you’ve added the resolution options to an expression control pop-up selector ?
Those return a number, the index of the selection, and not the actual string of theboption you selected
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