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Flip Layer Horizontally Based on X Position

Flips a layer’s scale when it crosses the comp’s center.

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flip = (position[0] > thisComp.width / 2) ? [100, 100] : [-100, 100];
flip;

Flip Layer Horizontally Based on X Position

Practical use case

Auto-flips layers when they move past the center of the screen, useful for characters, icons, or objects.

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