The script provides a toolbar-based interface with several one-click solutions for shape management:
: Users can hide specific buttons they don't use to keep the workspace clean. Comparison with Other Tools Explode Shape Layers 3 Native After Effects Overlord Separating Shapes One-click "Explode" Manual duplication & deletion Built-in functionality Merging Shapes One-click "Merge" Manual grouping Illustrator Workflow Converts .AI files in AE Right-click menu Live bridge between apps Artifact Cleanup Automatic removal Manual group deletion Explode Shape Layers 3.5.1 для After Effects
: Added support for newer macOS versions (Monterey and above) in subsequent sub-versions. The script provides a toolbar-based interface with several
: The reverse of exploding; it takes multiple selected shape layers and combines them into one single new layer. is a specialized script for Adobe After Effects,
is a specialized script for Adobe After Effects, primarily developed by Zack Lovatt, designed to streamline the workflow for complex shape layers and vector imports. It allows users to instantly split a single shape layer containing multiple groups or paths into individual, distinct layers. Core Functionalities
: Specifically addressed crashes in non-English After Effects installs and when exploding matted layers.
: Takes a single shape layer with multiple groups (often the result of converting an Illustrator file) and separates each group into its own layer for easier keyframing and control.