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Global objects


    Layer, Light, or Camera this_layer Represents the Layer itself. Because "this_layer" is the default object, its use is optional. For example, you can start an expression with "this_layer.width" or "width" and get the same result.

    Comp this_comp Represents the composition containing the expression. For example, you can start an expression with "this_comp.layer(2)".

    Number time Represents the composition time, in seconds, at which the expression is being evaluated. See Expression time.

    Number value Represents the value at the current time for the property containing the expression. For example, you can include "value + 5" in an expression.

    Comp comp(name) Retrieves another composition by name.

    Footage footage(name) Retrieves a footage item by name.