nx:layer-start-set

Sets the start time of a layer

Sets the start time of a layer, so you can control when it appears in your composition.

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Example

{
  "type": "function",
  "name": "nx:layer-start-set",
  "params": {
    "layerName": "Intro Text",
    "value": 2.5
  }
}

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Parameters

layerName · string | string[] · required

Name of the layer to modify. Layers with this name in every composition of the project are changed. Pass an array of names to change several layers.

value · number · required

Start time value in seconds. This sets when the layer begins in the timeline.

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Notes

• The start time is measured from the beginning of the composition
• Negative values will start the layer before the composition begins
• This affects when the layer becomes active in the timeline