Aescripts Align To Path v1.7.2 (Win, Mac)

Aescripts Align To Path v1.7.2 (Win, Mac) – Efficient Layer Alignment Tool

Aescripts Align To Path v1.7.2 is a powerful plugin designed for Adobe After Effects that simplifies the process of attaching and aligning layers to movement paths. Whether you're working with single or multiple paths, this tool provides a seamless and intuitive way to manage your animations, allowing you to achieve precise and dynamic results with minimal effort.

Key Features:

1. Versatile Layer Alignment: Align and attach layers to individual or multiple movement paths effortlessly. This functionality is ideal for creating intricate animations where layers need to follow specific trajectories.

2. User-Friendly Interface:

   • Keep Position Offset: Maintain the layer’s current position while aligning it to the path.
   • Auto-Orient to Path: Automatically orient the layer according to the movement path. Note that Auto-Orient activates after setting the first keyframe on the Motion Path Total slider.

3. Path Management:

   • Updating Paths: Easily update paths by selecting the mask and clicking "Update" in the GUI. This will reposition all connected layers while preserving existing keyframes. Use the "Clear" button to remove paths from the list as needed.
   • Motion Path Completion: Animate through all paths sequentially with the option to control the extent of movement along each path.

4. Control Options:

   • Sequential Animation: Animate layers through each path in order, with sliders controlling the extent of movement. Adjust the percentage of contribution from each path with range settings from 0 to 100.
   • Slider Normalization: Ensure sliders stay within the 0 to 100 range. Sliders moved outside this range are automatically calculated as 100.

5. Additional Considerations:

   • Null Creation: The script generates a null layer for each movement path, positioned as the last layer and hidden.
   • Mask Scaling and Rotation: Note that movement paths will not reflect changes if the mask layer is scaled or rotated. However, you can still animate the layer's rotation independently.
   • Alphabetical Order: Masks are processed in alphabetical order when using the "Full Sequential" option.

6. Recent Updates:

   • Updated Licensing: Ensures compatibility with macOS 10.15 and addresses potential conflicts with other scripts using prototype functions.
   • Performance Enhancements: Refined code to improve performance and stability.

Aescripts Align To Path v1.7.2 is an essential tool for animators looking to streamline their workflow in Adobe After Effects. Its robust features and intuitive design make it a valuable addition to any animation toolkit, simplifying the process of aligning and animating layers with precision.