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mr3746448219o4
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November 15, 2024
Question

Anchor point moves to random position

  • November 15, 2024
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After creating a shape eg rectangle, moving it and setting a position key on this object its anchor point jumps to random position.

 

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Install AE 2025 and run it
  2. Enable "Center anchor point in new shape layers" in preferences
  3. Create a shape eg rectangle
  4.  Move the shape to a different position
  5.  Set a position key
  6. As the result of setting a key the Anchor point jumps itself to different position
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nishu_kush
nishu_kush
Legend
November 21, 2024

Thanks for writing in. I gave it a test. The anchor point stays at the same place where it was created (at the center of the shape). Do you mind sharing a screen recording demonstrating the behavior?

We're here to help.

 

Thanks,

Nishu

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mr3746448219o4Author
Known Participant
November 25, 2024

Actiually it is not only related to keyframing its properties but also happens after switching to Selection tool.


Steps to reproduce:
1. Create a shape layer

2. Select "Selection Tool" (V shortcut or using mouse) 

3. Move the shape and Click outside the shape or create a keyframe (position, zoom or rotation)

4. The anchor is not centered as it was when it was created in step 1

 

Check the attached recording demonstrating the behavior.

nishu_kush
nishu_kush
Legend
November 26, 2024

Thanks for sharing the details. I see what's happening here.

When you move the object right after creating it, notice that the shape (rectangle, star, whatever you created) is highlighted in the layers panel (screenshot). When the shape is highlighted, it will move only that shape, and the anchor point remains where it is. If you click on the name of the layer to highlight it and move it, it'll move the layer and keep the anchor point in the center of the shape.

Hope it helps. Let us know if that doesn't fix.

 

Thanks,

Nishu

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