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April 12, 2021
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Feature Request: Allow gaps in paths (and open a world of possibilities (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ )

  • April 12, 2021
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Hey, if you have the time please take a moment to read and upvote this feature request:

https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects/suggestions/43137441-allow-gaps-in-paths-and-open-a-world-of-possibili

 

TLDR; Allow to create gaps using the createPath() functions in order to be able to create multiple paths in a single path property. This will enable you to create for example an array of squares/circles, grids, and lines connecting a dynamic number of objects without having to use a single path for each line.

This will also allow for faster performance as complex shape systems could be calculated in a single expression, which eliminates the need to calculate the same data over multiple expressions.

An array of points would look like this: [[0,0], [100,100], null, [500,500], [700,700]] and would result in After Effects skipping the missing point straight to the next one.

 

With the rise of generative tools like cavalry, this could be a good way to start making really nice vector systems fast.

Thank you!

 

example image taken from:  https://wifflegif.com/gifs/547825-creative-coding-black-and-white-gif 

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