Script to stack layers according to *.txt file

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RoRK
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I'm looking for a kind soul to write a JSX that reads from a *.txt file containing a list of layer names and then to place these layers within the timeline based on their order within the *.txt file. Ideally each layer's name will be separated by a RETURN rather than a comma cos there are lots of layers and a comma separator will just look messy.

The background info -
I have a few effects set up to kick in based on a layer's index. These layers currently have Expressions and keyframes. I just need a quick way to create alternative permutations.

So, something like
1) look at the list in the *.txt
2) check for alike named layers in the currently selected timeline/comp
3) stack layers according to the list in the *.txt
4) check to ensure that all layer names stated in the *.txt have been accounted for in the timeline/comp
5) quick report of results for step 4.

I've checked Kinda Sorta and Zorro scripts but I don't think they'll do the job as elegantly. Of course, let me know if I'm wrong.

Much Thanks
Roland Kahlenberg
RoKR
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