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Participant
Sep 3, 2025 4:01 PM UTC
Question

NO DISTRIBUTE LAYERS IN AFTER EFFECTS (DIFFICULTY ALIGNING)

hi guys, does someone know how to show my Distribute layers in AE? It is hard for me to space graphics because the absence of this feature. please Help

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nishu_kush
Legend
Sep 4, 2025 4:31 PM UTC

That's not ideal. Can you try running After Effects Safe Mode with third-party plug-ins disabled? Here's how: https://adobe.ly/4p8ANmN

Let me know how it goes.


Thanks,
Nishu

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Roland Kahlenberg
Legend
Sep 4, 2025 3:44 AM UTC

The image you provided shows you have 2 layers selected. However, you need a minimum of 3 selected layers for the Distribute option to be enabled.

HTH


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Participant
Sep 4, 2025 8:43 AM UTC

still no Distribute layer  😞

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Roland Kahlenberg
Legend
Sep 4, 2025 2:10 PM UTC

That looks odd. Have you tried closing and re-opening the panel - changing the drop menu selection between Selection/Composition ? And what about changing to another Workspace?


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Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Legend
Sep 3, 2025 9:46 PM UTC

Hi RB,

See if this tutorial helps you with this goal: https://adobe.ly/3VjACHP. Let me know.

 

Thanks,
Kevin

 

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