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Apr 21, 2026 10:31 AM UTC
Question

I can't adjust opacity of native 3D mash (advanced render)

Hello all,

This is a very trivial problem, but… how can I adjust the opacity of a 3D (native cube) mesh?
I am using the advanced render engine, and the opacity control does nothing: either is fully opaque or is fully transparent.

Thanks

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    Participating Frequently
    Apr 22, 2026 3:16 PM UTC

    Inserted by mistake 

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    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    Apr 21, 2026 4:13 PM UTC

    That's strange!


    I can control the opacity of the native 3D mesh with the layer property just like any other layer. Are you on Mac or Windows? What exact version of After Effects are you using? Can you try running After Effects in Safe Mode? If that doesn't help, please share a screen recording of the issue.

    Looking forward to your response.


    Thanks,
    Nishu

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    Participating Frequently
    Apr 21, 2026 5:42 PM UTC

    That's strange!

     

    I can control the opacity of the native 3D mesh with the layer property just like any other layer. Are you on Mac or Windows? What exact version of After Effects are you using? Can you try running After Effects in Safe Mode? If that doesn't help, please share a screen recording of the issue.

    Looking forward to your response.

     

    Thanks,
    Nishu

    Thanks for answering. Please see link to screen recording
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZa8Cv39rRot0ftjhyJO6aK7W_y1kcmO/view?usp=sharing

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    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    Apr 22, 2026 3:02 PM UTC

    Happy to! Do you mind providing me access? I’ve requested for it.

     

    Best,

    Nishu

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