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  • update multiple instances of same text layer

    Posted by Scott Tupper on April 20, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    I have a text layer and an inverted copy acting as a reflection. Is there something like parenting that would allow me to update the original and have the copy update itself too?

    Thanks

    Scott Tupper replied 16 years, 4 months ago 3 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Scott Tupper

    April 20, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    I am using the comps from spreadsheet script to update these text fields and anticipate creating about 75 to 100 lower thirds and question slides, so no I can’t copy and paste. Besides that would be too simple!

  • Michael Szalapski

    April 20, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    You could either precomp your text and use the text compositions as your layers.
    Or you could tie the source text of the layers to be the same via expressions.
    The first option is better, because then you can add gradients, bevels, etc.

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  • Scott Tupper

    April 20, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    The idea of an expression to tie the layers sounds good.
    Can someone point me in the right direction?

  • Brian Charles

    April 20, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Reveal the Source Text property for both layers and pick whip the reflection source to the original source.

    705_sourcetext.png.zip

  • Scott Tupper

    April 20, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Rock on Brian!
    U DA MAN!
    Didn’t realize that it was just that simple.
    Thanks

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