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Scripting – how to copy a mask shape?
Hi guys,
I am trying to write a script to copy masks from one solid to several other newly created solids. I have read Dan’s tutorials on scripting and found them really useful, and have tried to get to grips with the AE Scripting Guide, but this is something I am really struggling with. How would you simply copy the mask shape of one mask to a mask on another solid?
I know this is probably very elementary, but I’ve been surprised at how little information there is on the internet regarding scripting. Are there any other sources of info/tutorials anyone recommends?
Thanks in advance,
Jim
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3 Replies
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Try this:
var myComp = app.project.activeItem;
var mySourceLayer = myComp.layer(“Source”);
var myPath = mySourceLayer.property(“Masks”).property(“Mask 1”).property(“Mask Path”);
var myShape = myPath.value;var myDestLayer = myComp.layer(“Dest”);
var myNewMask = myDestLayer.property(“Masks”).addProperty(“Mask”);
var myNewPath = myNewMask.property(“Mask Path”);
myNewPath.setValue(myShape);Dan
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Cheers Dan, that’s awesome. I was on the right track, but I was doing a couple of things wrong. Your post has helped a lot. Thanks again.
Jim
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Hi Dan,
Is there a similar method, to delete all masks from a given layer?
thanks!
robert
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