Linking Layers with Expressions

Use this Expression to link one layer to another:

Navigate to the expressions text field of any numerical property and type in:

module:NameOfModule.brightness*0.5

This expression will take the brightness value of the other layer called NameOfModule and multiply it with 0.5.

Note

Please note: You cannot have any spaces in the layer name when using the name in the expression. This will generate a syntax error marked by a brown expressions field.

Alternately, there are additional methods for using Expressions to link layers:

• Open a field on the source layer and type in the name of the attribute = self (for example posy = self)
• Open the properties window for the layer to be linked and type in the name of the attribute (example: posy)
• Now, when you change the numeric value on the source layer, the same attribute in the linked layer will also be adjusted at the same time.

See Creating a connection using mouse drag to create the Expression automatically.

Note: Hold down Ctrl to open up multiple layers or keyframe editors.