getSetting()

Retrieves a scripting preferences item value from the preferences file.sectionName A string containing the name of a settings sectionkeyName A string contai

importAs

The type of object for which the imported file is to be the source. Before setting, use canImportAs to check that a given file can be imported as the source

displayStartTime

The time set as the beginning of the composition, in seconds. This is the equivalent of the Start Timecode or Start Frame setting in the Composition Setting

haveSetting()

Returns true if the specified scripting preferences item exists and has a value.sectionName A string containing the name of a settings sectionkeyName A stri

framesCountType

The Frame Count menu setting in the Project Settings dialog box.A FramesCountType enumerated value; read/write. One of:FramesCountType.FC_START_1FramesCount

dropFrame

When true, indicates that the composition uses drop-frame timecode. When false, indicates non-drop-frame timecode. This corresponds to the setting in the Co

saveSetting()

Saves a default value for a scripting preferences item.sectionName A string containing the name of a settings section keyName A string containing the key na

forceAlphabetical

When true, has the same effect as setting the Force alphabetical order option in the File > Import > File dialog box.Boolean; read/write.

motionBlurAdaptiveSampleLimit

The maximum number of motion blur samples of 2D layer motion. This corresponds to the Adaptive Sample Limit setting in the Advanced tab of the Composition S

Settings object

DescriptionThe Settings object provides an easy way to manage settings for scripts. The settings are saved in the After Effects preferences file and are per