if (position[0] < thisComp.width / 2 && position[1] < thisComp.height / 2) {
"Top Left";
} else if (position[0] > thisComp.width / 2 && position[1] < thisComp.height / 2) {
"Top Right";
} else if (position[0] < thisComp.width / 2) {
"Bottom Left";
} else {
"Bottom Right";
}
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Conditional
Text Change Based on Layer Position
Checks where your layer sits on screen and updates its text to match which quadrant it’s in.
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Text Change Based on Layer Position
Practical use case
Auto-label elements like “Top Left” or “Bottom Right” as you drag them around the comp. Handy for interactive mockups.
Data-driven video workflows for After Effects are easier with Plainly.
