[Chris Meadmore]

Again, thanks so much! Just had to combine that with my own to get the below and everything works perfectly.

Thanks!

w1 = thisComp.layer("HEADLINE_01").sourceRectAtTime().width;
w2 = thisComp.layer("HEADLINE_02").sourceRectAtTime().width;
w3 = thisComp.layer("HEADLINE_03").sourceRectAtTime().width;
w4 = thisComp.layer("HEADLINE_04").sourceRectAtTime().width;
maxWidth = Math.max(w1,w2,w3,w4);

s = Math.min(100*900/maxWidth, 100);
[s,s]

[Chris Meadmore]

Whilst I’ve got you here could I ask another question? ?

In this project file I’ve got 4 Headline comps, each containing text layers with auto scaling applied.

I need to set up an array so they all monitor each other’s scale and adjust to the smallest value. I’ve tried a few if/else expressions but can’t get it working.

So in HEADLINE 4 – All text layers need to monitor each other’s scale and make sure they’re always consistent with one another.

Can get it working with 2 layers but not 4.

Thanks!

https://gofile.io/d/eAFTbO

[Chris Meadmore]

Amazing, that set me on the right path, thank you!

[Chris Meadmore]

That is PERFECT!

Thank you

[Chris Meadmore]

Thanks Scott!

I’ve brought a coder into the mix and he produced the below expression which worked perfectly although we’re now struggling with trying to apply it to 3 layers and find the max value from them.

Any ideas how to do this? Thanks so much for the help!

Layer1Width = thisComp.layer("LINE_01").sourceRectAtTime().width;
Layer2Width = thisComp.layer("LINE_02").sourceRectAtTime().width;

Layer1Ratio = 100 * 1700 / Layer1Width;
Layer2Ratio = 100 * 1700 / Layer2Width;

Layer1Ratio = Layer1Ratio > 100 ? 100 : Layer1Ratio;
Layer2Ratio = Layer2Ratio > 100 ? 100 : Layer2Ratio;

if(Layer1Width > Layer2Width ) [Layer1Ratio, Layer1Ratio] else [Layer2Ratio, Layer2Ratio];


[Chris Meadmore]

Never mind, still not solved.

The layers are playing off each other perfectly but I need to cap them at 100% so they don’t scale beyond that.

[Chris Meadmore]

Oops… think I solved it on my own. Just needed a smoke break!

a = thisLayer.sourceRectAtTime().width;
b = thisComp.layer("Layer A").sourceRectAtTime().width;
c = 100*1700/a;
d = 100*1700/b;

if(a > b) [c,c] else [d,d];


[Chris Meadmore]

That worked perfectly, thanks! Is there any chance you can explain in a little detail what you did?

I’m trying to test out other penner functions but still struggling to get them working with limited understanding.