Writing & Generating Scripts

ScriptLab provides a comfortable environment for writing JSX scripts directly within After Effects.

Writing from scratch:

• Start typing in the editor area

• Line numbers help you navigate your code

• Word wrap makes longer scripts easier to read

Generating scripts with AI:

• Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or DeepSeek to generate JSX code

• Copy the generated script

• Paste it into ScriptLab

• Review and run your script

Pro tip: When requesting scripts from AI tools, be specific about what you want to accomplish in After Effects for better results.

Running Scripts

Running scripts in ScriptLab is easy:

• Make sure your script is ready in the editor

• Click the Run button or press Ctrl+Enter

• Watch your script work its magic in After Effects

• The status bar shows execution progress and any errors

Error handling:

• Errors appear in the status bar

• Click to copy error messages for troubleshooting

Importing Scripts

Need to work with existing scripts?

• Click the Import button or press Ctrl+O

• Browse and select your JSX, JS, or TXT file

• The script loads into the current tab

ScriptLab supports both JSX and standard JavaScript files for versatility.

Exporting Scripts

Save your work easily:

• Click Export or press Ctrl+S

• Choose a save location and name your file

• All scripts export in JSX format, ready for After Effects use or sharing

Find & Replace

Navigate and modify your code efficiently:

• Click the F/R button or press Ctrl+F

• Enter text to find and replacement text (optional)

• Use arrows to move through matches

• Replace one or all matches

Keyboard shortcuts:

• F3: Find next

• Shift+F3: Find previous

• Esc: Close Find & Replace panel

Working with Tabs

Manage multiple scripts at once:

• Each script opens in a new tab

• Click the + button to create a new tab

• Click tabs to switch between scripts

• Tabs show script names or "untitled.jsx"

• Each tab keeps its own script content and history