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flashs82862663
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Apr 29, 2018 1:37 AM UTC
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Missing 3d layer switch

In my 2018 version of After Effects I am missing a number of tools in the Comp window including the 3D layer switch. Can anyone tell me how to turn it on.

This is how mine looks

This is what I'm missing

Can anyone help

Cheers Flash

      Rick GerardCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Apr 29, 2018 2:04 AM UTC

      Read up on the UI. Press F4 to switch between Modes and Switches column or use the icons at the bottom of the timeline.

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      Charlie25792008f7ra
      Participant
      Nov 29, 2023 3:43 PM UTC

      my laptop doesn't have and F keys - is there another way to add this? 

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        Daniel K321677802b64
        Participant
        Jun 30, 2024 5:47 AM UTC

        Add the bottom of your screen you will see "Toggle Switches / Modes". Simply click on this and you will find the icon for the 3D layer again.

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          Sarala L.
          Participant
          Jul 24, 2024 6:37 PM UTC

          Worked for me. Thank you!

          The F4 did not work, anyone knows why?

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            flashs82862663Author
            Participant
            Apr 29, 2018 3:07 AM UTC

            Hi Rick,

            Thank you Sooo much. Such an easy fix when you know how but it's been doing my head in.

            Cheers Flash

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              yamahalion
              Participant
              May 19, 2022 1:14 AM UTC

              F4 worked for me too

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                Rick GerardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
                Community Expert
                Apr 29, 2018 2:04 AM UTC

                Read up on the UI. Press F4 to switch between Modes and Switches column or use the icons at the bottom of the timeline.

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