[Andre Isaac]

I think that did it… THANK YOU!

[Andre Isaac]

Unfortunately this seems to get the same result as before. I’m trying to build a template that can work with multiple layouts within a banner, each text-layer in AE corresponding to a cel in a database. The idea is for the same template to work with different combinations of text-layers (used or unused depending on the information). There are workarounds but I’m trying to automate this as much as possible. Thanks again!

[Andre Isaac]

Thanks again, Dan– You’ve been an immense help.

One more question: when I enter nothing or “space-button” into a targeted text-layer, the other texts whose positions are linked to it jump to the edge of the frame. Is there any way to make them hew to the position value of a text-layer with nothing or next-to-nothing in it?

right side
L = thisComp.layer("");
for (i = 0; i <= thisComp.width; i++){
temp = L.sampleImage([i,thisComp.height/2],[0.5,thisComp.height/2],true,time);
if (temp[3] > 0) break;
}
[i,value[1]]

[Andre Isaac]

Hello again-
Something I’ve noticed is that the expression seems to stop working once the object (the text that it is linked to) goes off the edge of the screen. When this happens the subject (text with expression applied) reverts to its original position value. Aside from a workaround (ie: expand the comp pixel size to accommodate object position and then render with cropped output settings) is there some way to avoid this problem?

Thanks!

L = thisComp.layer("");
for (i = thisComp.width; i >= 0; i--){
temp = L.sampleImage([i,thisComp.height/2],[0.5,thisComp.height/2],true,time);
if (temp[3] > 0) break;
}
[i,value[1]]

[Andre Isaac]

OK… thanks so much!
I’ll have start scouring that site as well.

[Andre Isaac]

That’s great! So simple… Thank you so much!

[Andre Isaac]

Another question about this script: I’ve noticed that the position of an object (the one linked to the end of a text-string) changes in sync with the position of said text-string. Is there a way to link this object to a specific position (or anchor) keyframe, so that it retains its position before/after the text-string’s position value changes?

Thanks!

left side
L = thisComp.layer("");
for (i = thisComp.width; i >= 0; i--){
temp = L.sampleImage([i,thisComp.height/2],[0.5,thisComp.height/2],true,time);
if (temp[3] > 0) break;
}
[i,value[1]]

[Andre Isaac]

Perfect. Thanks so much Dan!

[Andre Isaac]

Hi Dan-
I love this expression… it’s almost exactly what I need.
Please excuse my ignorance; how could I tweak this to attach a layer to the RIGHT side of a LEFT justified text string? I’ve tried changing some the code elements but I can’t get the result I’m looking for.
Thanks!
-Andre