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AM Dropdown Effect Helper

by Adirai Maji·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the aescripts library as a focused utility with one job: automating the Dropdown Menu Control effect. The 1.0.1 update switched the script to universal expressions and fixed a Menu property expression error in non-English versions of After Effects.

What is AM Dropdown Effect Helper?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper is a script by Adirai Maji for Adobe After Effects, built to automate the Dropdown Menu Control effect. Automating that effect is the single task the script is designed around, in line with its name as a helper.

The current version is 1.0.1, released on December 29, 2020. This followed the initial 1.0 release on November 25, 2020. The script is listed as compatible with After Effects 2020 and is available through the aescripts library.

The 1.0.1 update fixed a missing Menu property expression error that appeared in non-English versions of After Effects, switched to universal expressions, and included UI changes. A demo video is available. The script is listed here as free, so check the developer's page for current licensing details.

Who is AM Dropdown Effect Helper best for?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper is best for after Effects users working with the Dropdown Menu Control effect.

How much does AM Dropdown Effect Helper cost?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automates the Dropdown Menu Control effect
  • Uses universal expressions
  • Support for non-English versions of After Effects
  • Listed as compatible with After Effects 2020
  • Demo video available

Tags

#After Effects#aescripts#dropdown menu control#expressions#automation#script#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does AM Dropdown Effect Helper work with After Effects 2020?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper is listed as compatible with After Effects 2020, so that is the host version to expect it to run in. The current version, 1.0.1, was released on December 29, 2020, following the initial 1.0 release on November 25, 2020. Compatibility beyond After Effects 2020 is not stated, so for other versions of the application it is best to check the developer's page before installing. A demo video is also available if you want a closer look first.

Does AM Dropdown Effect Helper work in non-English versions of After Effects?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper addressed non-English versions of After Effects in its 1.0.1 update, which fixed a missing Menu property expression error that appeared in those versions. The same update switched the script to universal expressions and included UI changes. If you run After Effects in a language other than English, use version 1.0.1 or later so that fix is in place. The developer's page is the best source for the current release and any further details on language support.

Is AM Dropdown Effect Helper free?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper is listed here as free, so you should be able to add it without a purchase. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so it is worth confirming the current details on the developer's page before you rely on that. The script automates the Dropdown Menu Control effect in After Effects and is listed as compatible with After Effects 2020, with a demo video available if you want to see more before downloading.

What changed in AM Dropdown Effect Helper version 1.0.1?

AM Dropdown Effect Helper version 1.0.1, released on December 29, 2020, fixed a missing Menu property expression error that appeared in non-English versions of After Effects. The update also switched the script to universal expressions and included UI changes. This followed the initial 1.0 release on November 25, 2020. The script itself automates the Dropdown Menu Control effect and is listed as compatible with After Effects 2020. Check the developer's page for the most current version and release notes.

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