Answers.Body: <p>I don't think it's possible to automatically trim layers as you import them.  You can trim a comp to your work area, if you've selected a beginning and end point on your timeline (using B and N), but this isn't really going to help you.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I know there are short cuts (Alt + ] or [) when creating a new layer in after effects that will trim the layer to either side of the Current Time Indicator. </p>
  
  <p>The question is, is there a better way to create a new layer and not have to manually trim it because by default it spans the entire comp. For example, can you create a new shape layer and trim it to the current Work Area? I am specifically looking for the most efficient method for trimming new layers. </p>
  
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Comments.Text: I'm not sure what you're asking. What to you mean "set to the current workspace"? A workspace is your window setup and has nothing to do with your project.
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Comments.Text: Sorry for the incorrect term, you are correct. I was referring to the "Work Area" and have updated my question.
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Title: How can you automatically trim a new layer in After Effects?
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ThreadText: # How can you automatically trim a new layer in After Effects?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-11-19)
  
  I know there are short cuts (Alt + ] or [) when creating a new layer in after effects that will trim the layer to either side of the Current Time Indicator.
  
  The question is, is there a better way to create a new layer and not have to manually trim it because by default it spans the entire comp. For example, can you create a new shape layer and trim it to the current Work Area? I am specifically looking for the most efficient method for trimming new layers.
  
  **Tags:** after-effects
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: I'm not sure what you're asking. What to you mean "set to the current workspace"? A workspace is your window setup and has nothing to do with your project.  
  > **username_0**: Sorry for the incorrect term, you are correct. I was referring to the "Work Area" and have updated my question.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2014-12-28. Score: 1
  
  I don't think it's possible to automatically trim layers as you import them. You can trim a comp to your work area, if you've selected a beginning and end point on your timeline (using B and N), but this isn't really going to help you.
  
  
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