File Names


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File Names
by Jason Ely on Jul 17, 2008 at 12:27:06 pm

When ever I import a file with a long name it abbreviates it. I need the name as I want it to be the name of the comp. I tried typing it back in but it shortens it every time. Is there a setting to turn this off or is there a workaround. I basically need the file name to in turn be the comp name and in turn be the final output name. I need this to make the work flow fast and easy. Can you help?

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Re: File Names
by Dave LaRonde on Jul 17, 2008 at 3:53:30 pm

From the AE8 Help PDF document, page 59:

"The names of items in the Project panel can be no more than 31 characters long. The same is true for names of layers, effects, and property groups in the Timeline panel and Effect Controls panel."

It looks like you'll have to start using shorter file names. Look on the bright side: such an exercise enhances creativity.

Dave LaRonde
Sr. Promotion Producer
KCRG-TV (ABC) Cedar Rapids, IA

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