Import Simple .CSV File

[kwolf]

Does anyone know expression that would be able to read a .csv file of data of a simple time vs speed graph sec/mph. Is there a way to do this with expressions or javascript? I am trying to use data from a GPS (milliseconds x mph) and overlay it in a graphic on a video. I am somewhat a beginner with after effects and was going to keyframe them all in, but i thought, the data is in the computer so why not try to use it? Maybe add an expression to the Text Effect: Numbers?

[Paul Tuersley]

You can't do it with expressions but you could do it with a script. Another way would be to manipulate it into some keyframe clipboard data. For example, copy some keyframes from a property with the same number of dimensions as your data, then paste into a spreadsheet like Excel. Replace the numbers with your data then paste back into AE. I would think this would be simpler than writing a script that can read a text file, interpret the data and turn it into keyframes.

Paul

[kwolf]

Thanks!