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Gopichand T
Gopichand T
Inspiring
March 25, 2024
Question

Difficulty Accessing Vector Path Properties in Imported AI Layers in After Effects

  • March 25, 2024
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Hello Adobe Community,

 

I'm encountering an issue with Adobe After Effects when working with imported AI (Adobe Illustrator) files. Even after importing the AI file as a composition, I'm having difficulty accessing the individual vector path properties of the layers within After Effects.

As far as I understand, AI layers are treated as vectors by default in After Effects. But I am not able to see 'path' property until I convet it into shape in after effects. This means AE is treating imported AI files as raster images?

Thank you!

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    Mylenium
    Mylenium
    Legend
    March 25, 2024

    It works as it always has. Unless you convert it, it will be treated as a regular footage item. This has never been any different even for comp imports. You may want to read the online help on some basics.

     

    Mylenium

    Gopichand T
    Gopichand TAuthor
    Inspiring
    March 25, 2024

    Thanks for your response but what do you mean by 'regular footage item'. Vector or Raster?
    If it is I should see path properties even before converting. If it is Raster, I shouldn't see Convert shape option at all.

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