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Zogeta
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July 18, 2021
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Is it possible to turn the 3D gizmo off?

  • July 18, 2021
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I've recently upgraded to the newest AE and have been getting the hang of the new 3D gizmo and its various modes.  However, I've had problems doing precise adjustments to anchor point location and motion path curves on 3D layers since I often end up selecting one of the many gizmo transform handles so close to the curve handles or the gizmo itself, which is a pretty visually busy tool, obscures the precise pixels I'm trying to adjust the anchor point to. Is it possible to turn the 3D gizmo off or revert it to the old "gizmo," at least temporarily?  I've been able to find workarounds, but overall my workflow would be quicker if I could turn it off or revert it to the old tool when making those adjustments.

    Correct answer Warren Heaton

    Yes.

     

    While the Composition panel is in focus, choose View > View Options and uncheck 3D Transform Gizmo.

     

    Or, you can Show/Hide layer controls by choosing View > Show Layer Controls.  I find the keyboard shortcut for this to be very helpful while designing in After Effets.

     

    You can also open a New Viewer (View > New Viewer) and set one to show the Layer Controls and the other to hide them.

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    Kouassi Ange23103972ht6r
    Participant
    March 13, 2025

    You can show/hide layer controls by choosing View > Show Layer Controls. "This helped in my case."

    Mohammad.Harb
    Community Expert
    Mohammad.HarbCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 18, 2021

    Using the shortcut is very helpful

    Mac: Cmd + shift + H  

    windows: ctrl + shift + H

      Warren Heaton
      Community Expert
      Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      July 18, 2021

      Yes.

       

      While the Composition panel is in focus, choose View > View Options and uncheck 3D Transform Gizmo.

       

      Or, you can Show/Hide layer controls by choosing View > Show Layer Controls.  I find the keyboard shortcut for this to be very helpful while designing in After Effets.

       

      You can also open a New Viewer (View > New Viewer) and set one to show the Layer Controls and the other to hide them.

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        mttplbkp
        Inspiring
        April 13, 2022

        I'm looking in V22.4.0 but don't appear to have a 'View Options'?

        nishu_kush
        nishu_kush
        Legend
        April 13, 2022

        Hi Matt, 

         

        Go to View > View Options. Or click the hamburger menu and select View Options.

        Hope it helps.

         

        Thanks,

        Nishu

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