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Indexing Layers

To manage text with AE Sheets, layers must be "indexed". This assigns a unique ID to the layer so the extension can track it across versions.

Adding Layers​

  1. Select the text layers in your timeline.
  2. Click "Add Layer" in the Layers Panel.
  3. The layers are added to the list and assigned an index (e.g., #1, #2).

Manual Indexing​

You can also manually index layers without opening the extension:

  1. Rename your layer in After Effects to include a caret and number at the start (e.g., ^1 My Text Layer).
  2. In AE Sheets, click "Get Layers" to import these manually indexed layers.
  3. Tip: You can assign the same index (e.g., ^1) to multiple layers. When you update the translation for Index 1, all layers with that index will update simultaneously.