Mesh Warp + arrows
Summary of the problem: When a layer has the Mesh Warp effect applied, using arrow keys moves individual mesh points instead of moving the entire layer, even when the effect is not actively selected in the Effect Controls panel. This overrides the expected default behavior of arrow keys moving the entire layer.
Steps to reproduce:
- Create or select any layer in the timeline
- Apply Effect > Distort > Mesh Warp to the layer
- Click to select the layer in the timeline (not in the Effect Controls)
- Press any arrow key (up, down, left, right) on the keyboard
What should have happened: The entire layer should move 1 pixel in the direction of the arrow key pressed (or 10 pixels with Shift held), which is the standard behavior for selected layers in After Effects.
What actually happened: Individual mesh warp points move instead of the entire layer, making it impossible to use arrow keys for precise layer positioning once Mesh Warp is applied.
Additional information: This happens regardless of whether the Mesh Warp effect is selected in the Effect Controls panel. The issue persists even when working with other properties of the layer. This has been the behavior for multiple versions and significantly disrupts the normal positioning workflow.
Hardware specs and operating system: Windows 11
This needs to be addressed. Arrow keys should only control mesh points when the Mesh Warp effect is actively selected or when directly manipulating the mesh in the composition window.
Thanks!
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