(hasParent) ? (parent.opacity/100) * value : value;
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The parent's opacity value acts as a mulitplier for the child's
Keep the current rotation of child, even when parent rotates.
Apply this expression to the property you want to control (like opacity) and make sure it is referencing the correct control layer.
Inherit Opacity from parent layer
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