adding expression to the source text property of a textlayer

[payton]

hi again,
here's my last problem to solve. i need to add an expression to the property "source text" of a text layer. i cant find something related to this in the after effects scripting guide. does it mean it is impossible?

that is what i have so far:

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myCounterLayer.property("source text").expression = "abc"; 

thanks in advance (again),
payton

[Paul Tuersley]

Notice the single quotes that wrap the double quotes needed for the expression.

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myCounterLayer.property("Source Text").expression = '"abc"';

If you don't actually need an expression you could set the source text value directly:

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myCounterLayer.property("Source Text").setValue("abc");

[payton]

hi paul,
thank you so much for your reply.
unfortunately i did not get an email because of your reply and used a workaround by applying an animation preset.

but your solution is much more...hmmm...better

thanks!

payton