Category Archives: Project object

file

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The ExtendScript File object for the file containing the project that is currently open.File object or null if project has not been saved; read-only.

autoFixExpressions()

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Automatically replaces text found in broken expressions in the project, if the new text causes the expression to evaluate without errors.oldText The text to

showWindow()

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Shows or hides the Project panel.doSh ow When true, show the Project panel. When false, hide the Project panel.Nothing.

close()

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Closes the project with the option of saving changes automatically, prompting the user to save changes or closing without saving changes.closeOptions Action

Project object

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The project object represents an After Effects project. Attributes provide access to specific objects within the project, such as imported files or footage

numItems

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The total number of items contained in the project, including folders and all types of footage.Integer; read-only.

consolidateFootage()

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Consolidates all footage in the project. Same as the File > Consolidate All Footage command.None.Integer; the total number of footage items removed.

feetFramesFilmType

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The Use Feet + Frames menu setting in the Project Settings dialog box.Use this attribute instead of the old timecodeFilmType attribute.A FeetFramesFilmType

importFile()

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Imports the file specified in the specified ImportOptions object, using the specified options. Same as the File > Import File command. Creates and returns a