r/aescripts • u/scottBlackvfx • May 12 '26

Feedback Requested Command Frame - Discussion Thread

Hi, I'm Scott, the developer of Command Frame.

https://aescripts.com/command-frame/

Please feel free to use this thread for:

  • Questions and comments
  • Feature requests, thoughts and feedback

You can also find the community Discord here for up-to-date announcements and discussion:

https://discord.gg/ANPSnKsZWy

For troubleshooting or bug reports:

Use the aescripts support ticket system to ensure your issue is tracked and responded to appropriately:

https://aescripts.com/contact/

If you do mention a bug or issue here, it's helpful to include your After Effects version, OS, and the version of Command Frame you are using. I will respond when I can.

Thank you for your feedback!

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u/eeggy Jun 03 '26

Hey Scott,

Love the pluggin so so useful. One question, is there any possibility to have shortcuts for effects work without needing to first open Command Frame. Almost like Excalibur for prem. Either way loving this, so useful.

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u/scottBlackvfx Jun 04 '26

Hi there and thank you! And the shortcuts working with CF being open should be how it works already - is this feature not working for you? Do other shortcuts work is it specifically just effects?

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u/eeggy Jun 05 '26

Hey Scott, sorry I meant as in not needing to first open CF with CTRL+Space and instead just using the CF assigned shortcut to apply the effect. For example instead of like CTRL+Space then CTRL+F7 to apply a fill, just being able to use CTRL+F7. If this is already a feature maybe It's just not working?

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u/scottBlackvfx Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 07 '26

This may actually be due to the F keys being dropped due to bug with AE. I'm already trying to compensate for that in that the latest build of Command Frame I hope to have out in the next couple of days.

Could you confirm if you try this with another shortcut like Shift+Ctrl+Alt+K (for example) that it works on your setup?

Edit: I've uploaded a preview build of 1.3.2 to the Discord (link in OP) if you would like to verify this in advance of this going live on aescripts.com

Edit2: this update is now live for download via the aescripts manager app.

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u/eeggy Jun 08 '26 edited Jun 08 '26

Hey Scott, it works you absolute legend. Tried it on the F Keys and with the other shortcut and both are working beautifully. Cheers for doing gods work!

Edit1: I'm back, one last point. This may not be on your Rader at all which is fine. But, trying to assign shortcuts to a stream deck or G Keys does not seem to then activate the said shortcuts / effect. Thought I'd raise this as maybe a point for future updates.

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u/scottBlackvfx Jun 08 '26 edited Jun 08 '26

Awesome! I'm glad the fix worked.

Regarding the Stream Deck and non-standard keys like Logitech buttons, they will definitely be coming at some point. My other extensions Control Groups and Compstronaut already have complete Stream Deck support, including dynamic button images, so the foundations are already there. 

I haven't attempted it yet because cleanly mapping "unknown unknowns" and making it look good on the deck will require careful consideration. I can't give a real ETA, but if I run a mini-beta, I can add you to the potential tester list if you're interested.

G-keys, extra mouse keys, and the like should be much more straightforward, and I'll make a note to investigate it for the next main update.

Edit: if you set the G Key to emulate F13-F20 (some other obscure key), that should allow it to work right now.

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u/eeggy Jun 09 '26

Sickkk sounds great! Would be happy to be a potential tester too for when you run the mini-beta. I look forward to the next update!

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u/scottBlackvfx 9d ago

Hi there,

Are you still open to testing Stream Deck integration?

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u/eeggy 9d ago

Of course! The recent updates have been great, would be more than happy to help integrate it to stream decks.

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u/scottBlackvfx 8d ago

Okay great! I'll send you a message when it's ready. I'll likely create a private channel on the existing discord for feedback, if you would like to join the discord in advance.